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Driving tests should be free if learners have to wait more than 10 weeks, TD suggests

Driving tests should be free if learners have to wait more than 10 weeks, TD suggests

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Jennifer Whitmore criticised the lack of accountability within the RSA as the driving test backlog reached record highs last month.
Driving test backlog reaches new high: Check the latest waiting time in your area

Driving test backlog reaches new high: Check the latest waiting time in your area

Mon, 12 May, 2025

More than 83,000 applicants were waiting for a driving test in April – the highest number recorded since the pandemic.
May bank holiday: New static speed cameras go live as drug-driving campaign launched

May bank holiday: New static speed cameras go live as drug-driving campaign launched

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The new RSA drug-driving campaign aims to correct public misconceptions and raise awareness, especially among young people, about the reality and risks of drug-driving.
Complaints to Road Safety Authority about 'boy racers' and dangerous driving

Complaints to Road Safety Authority about 'boy racers' and dangerous driving

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

The letters come against the backdrop of another depressing week on Irish roads with multiple fatalities reported by gardaí over the past seven days
One in three killed on Irish roads so far this year were under 30

One in three killed on Irish roads so far this year were under 30

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

So far this year, the number of drivers and pedestrians that have been killed on Irish roads from January to March was above average when compared to the same period over the past five years.
RSA need to get act together to tackle driving test delays, TD says

RSA need to get act together to tackle driving test delays, TD says

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Learner drivers are being "unfairly hindered" by the RSA’s inability to reduce driving test wait times, a Fine Gael TD has said
National Slow Down Day: Driver detected doing 144km/h in 100km/h zone in Wicklow

National Slow Down Day: Driver detected doing 144km/h in 100km/h zone in Wicklow

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Another driver was detected travelling at 141km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N67 in Co Galway.
Nearly half of people who failed breathalyser test thought they were under the limit

Nearly half of people who failed breathalyser test thought they were under the limit

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Research from the RSA revealed 45 per cent of people who were over the legal alcohol limit when they were tested at Flinebox breathalyser kiosks thought they were fit to drive.
Paddy's weekend: Gardaí urge caution after four people died on roads this time last year

Paddy's weekend: Gardaí urge caution after four people died on roads this time last year

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Ahead of the national holiday, drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over the coming days.
National Slowdown Day: Driver detected doing 136km/h in 100km/h zone in Cavan

National Slowdown Day: Driver detected doing 136km/h in 100km/h zone in Cavan

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

So far, 106 vehicles have been detected travelling in excess of the speed limit on National Slowdown Day.
More than 2,000 learner drivers complained about their driving test last year

More than 2,000 learner drivers complained about their driving test last year

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said there had been around 170 complaints each month in 2024 but that these made up less than one per cent of the total tests conducted.
New speed limits: What are they and when are they coming in?

New speed limits: What are they and when are they coming in?

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

If you are caught driving over the speed limit, you will get three penalty points and a fixed charge fine of €160.
Public urged to prioritise safety as historic storm poses 'severe threat', RSA says

Public urged to prioritise safety as historic storm poses 'severe threat', RSA says

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

People are being urged not to travel on Friday during the red weather warning and to avoid unnecessary travel
RSA advises road users to remain vigilant as snow and ice melt

RSA advises road users to remain vigilant as snow and ice melt

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Met Éireann has forecast a gradual change to milder weather over the weekend, which could lead to some localised flooding as snow and ice thaw
Drivers urged to be prepared for 'treacherous' road conditions - RSA

Drivers urged to be prepared for 'treacherous' road conditions - RSA

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

A yellow warning for sleet and snow is in place for much of the country with heavy rain expected in southern parts also.
Nearly 100 people crashed during their driving test in the past two years

Nearly 100 people crashed during their driving test in the past two years

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Throughout last year, there were 46 cases where a person was involved in a crash during their driving test.
Fees for driving licences and NCTs to increase from January 1st

Fees for driving licences and NCTs to increase from January 1st

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

The fee for a driving license will increase from €55 to €65 from January 1st, with the price of an NCT rising to €60.
Drivers urged to stay sober this Christmas amid 'concerningly high' levels of alcohol in toxicology tests

Drivers urged to stay sober this Christmas amid 'concerningly high' levels of alcohol in toxicology tests

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

During the month of December 2023, 14 people lost their lives on Irish roads and 124 were seriously injured.
Do not gift e-scooters, scramblers, or quad bikes to children this Christmas, RSA warns

Do not gift e-scooters, scramblers, or quad bikes to children this Christmas, RSA warns

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Four e-scooter riders were killed and 117 seriously injured on Irish roads between January 1st, 2020, and December 31st, 2023.
RSA issues road safety alert as Met Éireann predicts frost and ice throughout the week

RSA issues road safety alert as Met Éireann predicts frost and ice throughout the week

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

The RSA said drivers should expect hazardous conditions with a potential for reduced visibility.
One in four drivers involved in fatal road collisions were driving for work - RSA

One in four drivers involved in fatal road collisions were driving for work - RSA

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

HGVs represented 11 per cent of vehicles involved in fatal road collisions.
Gardaí set up checkpoints across the State for bank holiday weekend

Gardaí set up checkpoints across the State for bank holiday weekend

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

143 people have been killed on the roads so far this year.
Healy-Rae says motorists are being demonised by improper speed detection

Healy-Rae says motorists are being demonised by improper speed detection

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

"All of a sudden, parked, hidden, very nice and tidy along a row of parked cars, you have a speed van," he said.
RSA advises motorists to take 'extreme care' during Storm Ashley

RSA advises motorists to take 'extreme care' during Storm Ashley

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

The RSA is warning of difficult road conditions with the potential for fallen trees and debris as well as damaged power lines.
Almost one in 10 drivers seen using their phone while driving, study finds

Almost one in 10 drivers seen using their phone while driving, study finds

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

The RSA has called for driver distraction to be 'stigmatised, not normalised'
Department delays provisional licence crackdown until driver testing system clears backlog

Department delays provisional licence crackdown until driver testing system clears backlog

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Officials warned this would end up “causing extra stress on the already overburdened testing system”, according to records they released.
Driving lesson complaints include instructor grabbing steering wheel and praying

Driving lesson complaints include instructor grabbing steering wheel and praying

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

In a lengthy complaint, one person wrote about the “very negative” learning environment they had dealt with, saying the thing they most remembered from their lesson was the word “fail”
Poll: Is the increase in road deaths making you be more careful on the road?

Poll: Is the increase in road deaths making you be more careful on the road?

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

A total of 109 people have died on the roads this year so far, an increase of 17 from the same time last year
Government needs to do more to tackle rising toll of road deaths – Harris

Government needs to do more to tackle rising toll of road deaths – Harris

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The Taoiseach raised the issue during a visit to Donegal on Friday.
IT outage impacts two-thirds of GP practices in Northern Ireland

IT outage impacts two-thirds of GP practices in Northern Ireland

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The outage has hit industries across the world.
Over 100 motorcyclists killed in road incidents in last five years

Over 100 motorcyclists killed in road incidents in last five years

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Men accounted for all of the fatalities
Road Safety Authority ‘will get additional resources if required’ – Chambers

Road Safety Authority ‘will get additional resources if required’ – Chambers

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Jack Chambers, who has responsibility for road safety, said an independent review of the RSA will conclude in the coming weeks.
More resources needed to repair regional roads and stop collisions – Kelly

More resources needed to repair regional roads and stop collisions – Kelly

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Labour TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly said local authorities are under pressure, but there were significant routes that had been “absolutely destroyed” due to weather
Parents of boy killed by drunk driver call for road safety and education to be included in school curriculum

Parents of boy killed by drunk driver call for road safety and education to be included in school curriculum

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Sergeant Miniter said the impact of drink and drug-driving is “catastrophic” on those left behind.
More red light cameras to be rolled out amid concern over rise in road deaths

More red light cameras to be rolled out amid concern over rise in road deaths

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said the rollout of the cameras is "about to happen"
RSA welcomes decision to make gardaí do 30 minutes of road policing per shift

RSA welcomes decision to make gardaí do 30 minutes of road policing per shift

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

All uniformed officers must complete 30 minutes of road safety policing per shift under the new plan
Storm Kathleen: Crisis management team meets as weather alerts updated

Storm Kathleen: Crisis management team meets as weather alerts updated

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) Crisis Management Team convened a Met Éireann technical briefing on Friday morning to assess possible impacts of the storm
Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Gardaí said they put in place an extensive road policing operation from last Thursday until Tuesday morning.
Motorists urged to be cautious amid freezing temperatures nationwide

Motorists urged to be cautious amid freezing temperatures nationwide

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

A series of low temperature, ice and snow warnings have been issued for the entire country
Number of people killed in road collisions jumps 19%

Number of people killed in road collisions jumps 19%

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

A total of 184 people died in road traffic collisions in the Republic during 2023
RSA welcome new speed limit measures agreed by Cabinet

RSA welcome new speed limit measures agreed by Cabinet

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Ms O’Donnell acknowledged there could be pushback, but pointed out that the statistics don’t lie
Storm Elin: Drivers asked to exercise caution and allow for greater braking distance

Storm Elin: Drivers asked to exercise caution and allow for greater braking distance

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution on Saturday, while Met Éireann have issued orange and yellow weather warnings for Storm Elin
Ministers call on drivers to reduce speed during festive period

Ministers call on drivers to reduce speed during festive period

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

There are 31 more Irish road fatalities this year than there were in 2022.

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