One in six drivers very concerned about safety on Irish roads
Irish road deaths continue to rise to concerning levels in 2023. One in six drivers in Ireland are “very concerned” about the safety of Irish roads, according to a new survey. Carried out by Easytrip in October, over 4,700 respondents took part in the research, highlighting a number of contributing factors to their concern. Topics […]
2 years ago
Transport minister says Irish roads are unsafe for kids walking to school
“They’re not safe for even experienced cyclists.” Transport minister Eamon Ryan has admitted that Irish roads are not safe enough for children walking or cycling to school. Speaking at the Dail this week after it was revealed that road death numbers so far in 2023 have already surpassed 2022’s total, Mr Ryan said change was […]
2 years ago
Gardaí on hunt for driver following death of pensioner in hit-and-run
Gardaí are appealing for information from members of the public. A further death on Irish roads occurred in Tallaght, Dublin, on Friday morning, bringing the total of Irish road deaths this year to 130 people, 26 more than the same date last year. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene along the junction of Fortunestown […]
2 years ago
Drivers warned as Met Éireann raises thunderstorm alert to Status Orange
The alert has changed from the Status Yellow issued this morning. The Road Safety Authority has issued a warning to road users nationwide amid torrential conditions as Met Éireann put a Status Orange thunderstorm warning in place until 6:00 pm. The RSA is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads […]
3 years ago
Fines for 16 road safety offences will double from midnight tonight
The changes are being introduced as part of efforts to tackle “dangerous behaviours” on roads. Fines relating to 16 road safety offences are to double from Thursday (27 October). Taking effect from midnight, some of the fines that are doubling include speeding (from €80 to €160), mobile phone use (€60 to €120), non-wearing of seatbelts (€60 […]
3 years ago
One in 10 people admit to driving while possibly over the limit the morning after
“If you feel hungover, do not get behind the wheel.” Around one in 10 Irish people admitted that they have driven the day after a night out while possibly still over the legal blood-alcohol limit. The data was revealed in a survey published by the AA on Thursday (20 January). Those who admitted to driving […]
4 years ago