Dublin’s streets are getting a safety makeover. The city council is rolling out new flashing amber arrows on traffic lights. These eye-catching signals have an important job: reminding drivers to let cyclists go first. When drivers are turning left, they’ll see these flashing arrows. It’s a friendly nudge to wait for cyclists going straight to … Read more
As winter settles in Europe, concerns about road safety, particularly in Ireland, intensify. The potential for accidents rises with plummeting temperatures, increasing fog, and icy road conditions. Implementing specific precautions can significantly mitigate these risks: Vehicle Security:Ensure your vehicle is winter-ready. Replace old batteries, check fluids, and use anti-icing windshield washer fluid. Tires:Invest in tires … Read more
A 24 hours operation by Garda to crack down on speeding motorists, resulted in more than 1,000 drivers being hit with penalties and speeding fines. Operation Slowdown began at 7 am on Thursday and concluded this morning, running in support of a road safety appeal ahead of the June bank holiday weekend. The operation by … Read more
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, signed regulations doubling the cost of a fixed charge ticket for anyone who parks on a footpath, cycle or bus lane. The new penalties will increase the fine from €40 to €80 and will come into operation from today (1 February 2022.) Minister Eamon Ryan said the measure would help … Read more
A new road safety strategy is seeking to cut the number of deaths on Irish roads by 50% over the next ten years. According to a report by The Journal, The Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 is a new plan from the Department of Transport that aims to halve the number of deaths and serious injuries … Read more