18/01/2021
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18/01/2021
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Motoring
Road Safety Authority advice: Top ten tips for driving in snow and ice
The risk of ice or snow on the roads increases when temperatures dip below freezing driving conditions can become treacherous. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, the following ‘Top 10 Safety Tips’ for motorists driving in snow and ...
Motoring
Road Safety Authority (RSA) urging road users to exercise caution during Storm Dylan
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, as Met Éireann has warned that storm-force winds are on the way as storm Dylan is expected ...
National
'Ciarán got quieter and quieter. With that, Seán said to me I think Ciarán is dead'.
The parents of a child killed by a drunk driver near Portarlington, who are fronting a campaign to stop people from drinking and driving, have relived the horrific loss of their son and the damage the drink driver responsible has caused. ...
Motoring
#Longford Road Safety Alert – Weather warning for #Ophelia and RSA advice for driving in high winds
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today and on Monday, as Met Éireann has warned that storm-force winds, heavy rain, and high sea levels may be on the way as ...
Motoring
Longford Leader Motoring: 24,000 people killed on Irish roads since records began
24,103 people have been killed and 79,761 seriously injured on Irish roads since recording began 60 years ago. These shocking statistics will be remembered this Sunday, November 19 on ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’....
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Gardaí urge Longford road users to be safe and seen as clocks go back
The most effective way to do this is to wear high visibility clothing such as a high viz vest or a Sam Browne belt when walking, cycling or motorcycling and by ensuring you have working lights on your bicycle, motorcycle and car. Over ...
News
EXPLAINER: Why is freezing fog worse for drivers than normal fog and what can we do to stay safe?
With freezing fog and ice leading to very dangerous driving conditions, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued advice for driving in freezing fog. The current freezing fog combined with icy conditions makes for a ...
Motoring
Incorrectly fitted child car seats a major cause for concern in Longford
Since October 2013, the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service has checked over 32,000 child car seats and restraints in Ireland. To help address this problem, the RSA ‘Check it Fits’ service will be visiting venues in Longford where child ...
Motoring News
Video: Incorrectly fitted child car seats a major cause for concern in Longford
The RSA’s Check it Fits Service is visiting Longford on Wednesday, February 8 and will be at SuperValu, Hazelwood Shopping Centre from 10am to 5.30pm. Since October 2013, the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service has checked ...
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