Warning to drivers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend as pedestrian road deaths surge
Pedestrian fatalities on Irish roads are highest for 15 years. The Road Safety Authority (RSA), along with An Garda Síochána and Minister Jack Chambers, are urging road users to pay particular care this October Bank Holiday Weekend, as pedestrian deaths have hit at a 15-year high. The RSA announced that analysis of road traffic collision […]
2 years ago
Irish speed limit review underway to address “worrying trend” of road deaths
An updated communications campaign will also be put in place. A speed limit review is taking place and will be brought to the government in the coming weeks, according to Junior Transport Minister Jack Chambers. Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s News at One show, the minister said the review will “radically change” the “mishmash” of speed […]
2 years ago
Irish road deaths in the first half of 2023 are worst for six years
There has been a 10% increase in road deaths compared to the same period in 2022. New figures revealed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) show that road deaths in the first half of 2023 are the worst for six years. 100 road deaths have occurred so far this year (as of August 1), an […]
2 years ago
Road Safety Alert issued as high temperatures continue across Ireland
Drive safe. With Met Éireann issuing a weather advisory for high temperatures this week, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to be aware of dangers posed by the heat. The RSA is particularly concerned about the impact of sun glare, which can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the […]
3 years ago
Road safety alert issued with heavy rain and thunderstorms on the horizon
Be careful when the heatwave breaks. What goes up must come down, and all that. With Ireland currently in the midst of a very warm couple of days – the hottest temperature in Ireland in the 21st century, the joint second-highest temperature ever recorded in the country, and the hottest Dublin has ever been, as things currently […]
4 years ago
RSA issues warning to road users over high temperature advisory
Don’t forget your sunglasses, among other things. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a warning to people planning on using the roads this weekend as temperatures set to reach major highs. The warning arrives in response to Met Éireann’s issuing of a rare high temperature advisory, with mercury possibly set to exceed 30 degrees […]
4 years ago