Parents are being urged not to buy e-scooters for children this Christmas due to a sharp rise in serious head injuries. It is illegal for anyone under 16 to ride an e-scooter on public roads, yet they have become the leading cause of traumatic brain injury among children treated at Children’s Health Ireland in Temple … Read more
A new Road Safety Authority report has revealed that 105 motorcyclists died and 884 were seriously injured on Irish roads between 2020 and 2024, highlighting the disproportionate risks faced by two-wheeled road users. The comprehensive study found that motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all road fatalities and 12% of serious injuries during this period, despite … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has received numerous letters from concerned citizens highlighting dangerous driving behaviors and calling for reduced speed limits across Ireland. These complaints come amid a troubling week of multiple road fatalities reported by gardaí. Many correspondents noted a marked increase in reckless driving since the end of COVID-19 restrictions. One resident … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is set to invest nearly €6 million in new logbooks and information booklets for learner drivers and motorcyclists, marking a significant commitment to driver education and safety in Ireland. The extensive procurement will cover approximately 240,000 documents over a two-year period, reflecting the ongoing demand for comprehensive driver training materials. … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has called on parents to avoid purchasing e-scooters, scramblers, or quad bikes as Christmas gifts for children due to significant safety risks. New laws introduced in May stipulate that e-scooter users must be at least 16 years old, and these vehicles are prohibited on footpaths and from carrying passengers. Between … Read more
Dublin: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has proposed a 10% increase in the fees for National Car Test (NCT), driving tests, commercial vehicle tests, and driving licenses. This proposal, aimed at addressing the RSA’s financial challenges, has been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging the introduction of emergency laws to double the penalty points for certain driving offences. According to documents seen by the Irish Times, the RSA wants the penalty points for speeding and using a mobile phone while driving to be increased from 3 points to 6. The road safety … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed alarming figures that highlight the growing crisis surrounding the driving test backlog in Cork. With more than 6,300 individuals anxiously awaiting their turn to take the practical driving test, concerns are mounting over the prolonged waiting times and their impact on both aspiring drivers and public safety. The … Read more
The Road Safety Authority has introduced ‘Check it Fits’ in response to a frightening statistic that shows that as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted. Incorrect fitting can result in serious injury or a fatality in the event of a collision. The service is quick, it’s easy, it’s free … Read more
Two people have died following a three-car collision in Co Sligo. The collision occurred on the N15 in Rathcormack, Co Sligo, at around 5.20pm on Sunday. Gardaí and emergency services were attended the scene of the fatal collision that occurred on the N15 in Rathcormack at around 5.20pm Yesterday. Three cars were involved in the … Read more
The number of people died in road accidents in 2021 is the lowest since it first recorded in 1959. According to a report by the Journal, A total of 130 people died in 119 fatal road collisions in 2021 compared to 146 deaths in 135 fatal road collisions in 2020. This represents 16 fewer deaths … Read more
This is nothing other than a dream come true for the Cork woman Catherine Ward. Catherine has finally passed the driving test and entitled for a driving license after 27 years of trying. During almost the three decade wait, she participated in 9 tests and passed at the last attempt. “Every time I went out … Read more
No more extensions to the validity of learner driver permits will be given, confirmed Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton. The government has already extended the permits three times and as the restrictions eased, the tests will go on normal and no further extensions will be given, the Minister said. Earlier permits that expired between March … Read more