RSA received complaints from more than 2,000 learner drives about driving test last year
The complaints included being failed for a tear inside the insurance disc and penalisation for a pedestrian walking out in front of the car. Over 2,000 learner drivers wrote letters of complaint to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) over their driving tests last year, according to Breakingnews.ie. One annoyed driver wrote of how they could […]
1 year ago
Learner drivers to be banned from Irish roads if they keep failing tests
The issue of ‘unlimited renewals’ is a priority for the government. Learner drivers in Ireland who keep failing their driving tests will be banned from Irish roads in a safety crackdown from the government. Transport Minister Jack Chambers confirmed the issue of ‘unlimited renewals’ is currently being worked on with the Road Safety Authority and […]
2 years ago
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
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 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
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