An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging motorists to reduce their speed and be mindful of vulnerable road users ahead of ‘Slow Down Day’, a national speed enforcement operation for a 24-hour period on 7am, Thursday (21st October) to 7am on Friday (22nd October 2021). The overall objective of “Slow Down Day” is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on Ireland’s roads. International …
Passing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters. But with the number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has indicated why many young people aged 17-24 have put the brakes on learning to …
On Friday, 15th October 2021 An Garda Síochána announced details of a new national road safety enforcement operation that will target driver behaviour for the remainder of 2021.
Some may find it to be a tricky process when looking to apply for their first time learner’s permit.
Discomfort and lower back pain are frequent complaints reported by many drivers, this is why road safety organization GEM Motoring Assist is giving some simple solutions that can make a big difference for comfort and safety.
Road users are being warned of the dangers posed by fog, following a yellow weather warning from Met Éireann.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has carried out competitions in promotion of Irish Road Safety week.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries among older age groups. Data, gathered from 2016 to 2020, shows that 31% of pedestrian fatalities are aged 65 and older and that the majority of fatal collisions involving these older pedestrians occurred on urban roads. This new campaign …
Europe has become the first region in the world to start using an ice grip symbol for tyres. The first EU tyre labels for all-season tyres, summer tyres, and non-studded winter tyres started selling in 2012. But now the labels have changed, a snow grip symbol and QR code leading to a massive new database …
With the world focusing on the upcoming COP26 in Scotland, UK road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has asked its members what issues should be addressed regarding road users. The poll revealed the top concern for the charity’s members was the lack of support for the transition to Electric Vehicles and the impact of the 2030 target to replace fossil fuelled vehicles. The rest of the poll’s data is as follows: …