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Warning: drivers reminded of risks on morning after St Patrick's Day celebrations

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Warning: motorists reminded of risks driving on morning after St Patrick's Day celebrations

One in four motorists (26%) admitted there were times when they may have been over the limit when driving the morning after a night out according, according to new attitudinal research released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The findings come ...

15 Mar 2022 at 13:43

National News

Motorists urged to take care after 'extremely worrying' rise in road deaths

Road users are being urged to take extra care while driving during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, following "an extremely worrying increase" in roads deaths since the start of the year. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána ...

13 Apr 2022 at 12:54

National News

Medical report to be axed for under 75 year-olds applying for driving licence

Drivers in Ireland aged under 75 will no longer have to supply a medical report to get approval to drive. From next Monday, the age at which someone applying for a driver’s licence must supply a medical report to confirm their fitness to ...

18 Feb 2022 at 10:31

Local News

Over 2,000 drivers caught speeding over May bank holiday weekend

Almost 2,300 motorists were caught speeding over the May Bank Holiday weekend with a further 146 arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Figures released by Gardai revealed: • 2,298 detections for speeding offences over the May Bank ...

06 May 2022 at 14:40

Local News

Gardai urge drivers to look out for 'vulnerable' motorcyclists during high-risk period

Drivers are being urged to look out for motorcyclists on Irish roads ahead of the high-risk summer period. An Garda Síochána today (Thursday April 28) issued the appeal, which also encourages motorcyclists to be cautious and to ...

28 Apr 2022 at 19:00

National News

Gardai urge drivers to look out for 'vulnerable' motorcyclists during high-risk period

28 Apr 2022 at 16:16

National News

REVEALED: The luckiest weeks to sit your driving test... and what weeks to avoid

Anyone struggling to pass their driving test may be glad to know that early in the new year has the highest pass rate of all. And December is statistically the worst time to sit a driving test, with two of the lowest pass ...

21 Apr 2022 at 17:10

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Three road deaths recorded in Longford in 2021, figures show

A total of 133 people died in 120 fatal road collisions in 2021 compared to 146 deaths in 135 fatal road collisions in 2020. This represents 13 fewer deaths or a 9% drop in road fatalities compared to last year. The ...

09 Jan 2022 at 10:00

National News

Gardaí and RSA issue advice to motorists about horses on roads

Gardaí in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority have issued advice on driving when there are horses on the road. Most collisions on the road involving horses happen when the horse is struck from behind. Horses ...

28 Dec 2021 at 16:06

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Gardaí and RSA issue advice to motorists about horses on roads

28 Dec 2021 at 17:32

Local News

Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

Drivers who fail to stop for school traffic wardens could now face a fine of €160, as penalties are set to double for such offences. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton ...

24 Aug 2022 at 13:00

National News

Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

Drivers who fail to stop for school traffic wardens could now face a fine of €160, as penalties are set to double for such offences. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde ...

24 Aug 2022 at 12:23

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