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

National News

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

National 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 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

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 and ...

28 Dec 2021 at 16:06

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 Naughton announced plans ...

24 Aug 2022 at 12:23

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Cllr Sean Ryan Confirms Active Travel Submission for Littleton NS

Littleton based Councillor Sean Ryan has welcomed the submission for ‘Active Travel’ to provide additional road safety measures at Littleton National School. Councillor Ryan made the proposal at the October meeting ...

09 Nov 2021 at 10:39

Local News

Tipperary County Council ask communities and business to shine a light or road safety.

Tipperary County Council and councils across the country will take part in the Light Up for Road Safety on November 21. From 7-8pm, council buildings will shine their lights in remembrance of road traffic victims. ...

16 Nov 2021 at 19:15

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Tipperary communities asked to Light Up for Road Safety

Local authority road safety officers across Ireland have asked the public to shine a light for road safety on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, from 7.00 pm to 8.00pm Sunday November 21. The ...

17 Nov 2021 at 15:11

Local News

National Slow Down Day begins today

National ‘Slow Down Day’ got underway this morning and is aiming to deter dangerous driving ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. Running until 7am tomorrow morning, the initiative is led by the Gardaí and the ...

21 Oct 2021 at 16:15

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