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105 motorcyclists killed on Irish roads since 2020 - RSA

A total of 105 motorcyclists were killed on Irish roads in the last five years, the Road Safety Authority has said.

Heavy traffic on M50 in Dublin - cars and lorries are seen moving slowly on the road

Hauliers accuse RSA of 'massaging' driver testing figures

The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of "massaging" the driver testing figures by moving testers from one category to another.

Ireland • 21 Jul

The RSA said that the waiting time for a test should be ten weeks by the start of September

Govt monitoring RSA plan to reduce driving test wait

A Government minister has said that he will be checking with the Road Safety Authority every two weeks to see if it is meeting its target to reduce the waiting time for a driving test.

Ireland • 22 May

More than one quarter of a million driving tests were conducted in 2024 - the majority without incident

RSA recorded 15 'near miss events' in driving tests

A failed driving test applicant began punching walls and kicked a door while another unleashed a volley of abuse at a tester for refusing to conduct an exam in a car that stank of cigarettes.

Business • 13 May

For driving tests, fees would increase to €93.50 under an RSA proposal

Increase in NCT, driver test fees not warranted - Govt

There is no need to increase fees for the NCT, the driving test or other vehicle-related tests, Minister of State Jack Chambers has said, because the Road Safety Authority has "significant reserves".

Ireland • 07 Jun 24

Danni and Ellie Cassidy Battles lost their mother Racheal in a fatal collision in 2017 after returning from a family holiday

Road deaths 'so preventable', say sisters who lost mother

Two young sisters from Co Donegal, who lost their mother in a road collision, have said they want "senseless deaths eradicated" as the Road Safety Authority begins rolling out new awareness campaigns.

Ulster • 21 May 24

Chair of the Road Safety Authority Liz O'Donnell called for average speed cameras to be installed as quickly as possible (File image)

Non-compliance on the roads 'off the scale', says RSA

The level of non-compliance on Ireland's roads is "off the scale", according to the chair of the Road Safety Authority, who said people caught breaking the rules of the road should face more severe penalties.

Ireland • 10 Apr 24

42 people have died on the roads this year

Appeal to motorists over St Patrick's holiday weekend

Motorists have been urged to plan ahead and organise a safe way home during the St Patrick's bank holiday weekend.

Ireland • 16 Mar 24

Minister Jack Chambers said it has been the worst possible start to the year on Irish roads (Stock image)

'Culture of recklessness' on roads, says minister

A "culture of recklessness" has developed on Ireland's roads, according to the Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety.

Ireland • 15 Jan 24

Last year saw the highest number of fatalities since 2014

Highest road deaths for almost a decade with 184 killed

Some 184 people were killed on Irish roads in 2023, according to the Road Safety Authority.

Ireland • 02 Jan 24

RSA is urging motorists to make one positive change to their behaviour on the roads (Stock image)

RSA urges change in driver behaviour to reduce deaths

A new campaign is being launched by the Road Safety Authority aimed at reducing the number of road fatalities to zero by 2050.

Ireland • 12 Sep 23

Paula Hilman said it has 'been one of the most tragic weeks on the roads for a very long time'

125 road deaths so far this year - up 25 on last year

Latest figures show there have been 125 deaths on the roads in the Republic of Ireland so far this year, an increase of 25 for the same period last year.

Ireland • 31 Aug 23

Gardaí at a checkpoint in Galway last year

Appeal for caution as road deaths up 8% so far in 2023

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority have urged drivers to take extra care over the May bank holiday weekend as road deaths have increased by 8% so far this year.

Ireland • 27 Apr 23

An actor poses for a swab on Essex Quay in Dublin as part of a Road Safety Authority campaign

Drivers told to slow down in Easter road safety warning

Motorists and other road users have been urged to take extra care over the Easter bank holiday weekend, following two deaths and 18 injuries last Easter.

Ireland • 06 Apr 23

A checkpoint in Galway, part of a 24-hour speed enforcement operation by gardaí and the Road Safety Authority

RSA calls on road users to slow down and stay alert

The chief executive of the Road Safety Authority has asked all road users to slow down and stay alert.

Ireland • 31 Jul 22

So far this year 94 people have died on Irish roads

Motoring fines set to double after spike in road deaths

Fines for the most dangerous driving offences are set to be doubled after four people died in three separate road traffic incidents on Irish roads during a 24-hour period across Monday and Tuesday.

Ireland • 26 Jul 22

A checkpoint in Galway as part of 'Slow Down Day'

Slow Down Day: Driver clocked at 140km/h in 80km/h zone

Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority have urged motorists to slow down ahead of this bank holiday weekend, with one motorist in Dublin today detected traveling at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.

Ireland • 02 Jun 22

Road users are being urged to drive with care

'Appalling' start to 2022 with 50 deaths on Irish roads

Road users are being urged to take care over the Easter weekend as provisional figures from gardaí show that 50 people have lost their lives on Irish roads to date this year, compared to 29 in the same period last year.

Ireland • 13 Apr 22

2021 also saw the lowest deaths among pedestrians in the past 25 years (Stock image)

2021 safest year on Irish roads on record - RSA

2021 was the safest year on Irish roads since records began, with the number of road deaths last year down on 2020.

Ireland • 01 Jan 22

The Christmas and New Year road safety campaign was launched at Garda HQ

Drivers urged to act responsibly over festive period

Almost 4,500 drivers have been arrested for drink driving this year to date, while just over 3,300 have been arrested for drug driving.

Ireland • 25 Nov 21

65 people died on Irish roads between 1 January and 15 July this year

Road deaths down by 12%, majority occur in rural areas

Road deaths between 1 January and 15 July this year are down 12% compared to the same period in 2020, according to a provisional review published today.

Ireland • 26 Jul 21

People are urged to take care when driving unfamiliar vehicles this summer

Road users urged to 'stay cautious' during summer trips

Road Safety Authority Chairperson Liz O'Donnell has reminded drivers to be careful and mindful of other road users including cyclists, walkers, runners and horse riders this summer.

Ireland • 28 Jun 21

Research shows that around 10% of fatal accidents involving alcohol happened between the hours of 7am and 11am

More drug-drive than drink-drive arrests, say gardaí

Gardaí say this is the first year they are arresting more people for drug-driving than driving under the influence of alcohol.

Ireland • 02 Jun 21

Many companies have expressed their intention to roll out e-scooter rental services across the country

Ireland one step closer to legalising e-scooters

Ireland is one step closer to legislating for electric scooters.

Business • 05 Feb 21

Laura spent time in a coma, in intensive care and in the National Rehabilitation Hospital before she could return home

Woman injured in crash warns against driver fatigue

Before her accident in February 2009, Laura Doherty was 29 and had the world at her feet.

Ireland • 05 Oct 20