#Drivers

# drivers - Wednesday 21 October, 2020

# Driving

Here's how the RSA's driving services and NCT services are affected under Level 5

Oct 21st 2020, 9:30 PM 55,043 Views 30 Comments

Driver theory tests are being suspended for a period of six weeks.

# drivers - Wednesday 9 September, 2020

# Commuters

Workers who walk or cycle to work less likely to be in receipt of illness benefit, new figures show

Sep 9th 2020, 4:16 PM 21,915 Views 50 Comments

Those on lower salaries were also more likely to be in receipt of illness benefit.

# drivers - Wednesday 10 June, 2020

# Covid-19

Drivers urged to slow down as more cyclists and pedestrians are on the roads

Jun 10th 2020, 11:41 AM 12,861 Views 95 Comments

Roads around Ireland are getting busier as Covid-19 restrictions start to ease.

# drivers - Tuesday 14 April, 2020

# Protection

Concerns remain about safety of Bus Eireann drivers as they demand screens on all buses

Apr 14th 2020, 12:05 AM 44,033 Views 41 Comments

The company said it is rolling out face visors to drivers this week as an interim measure.

# drivers - Wednesday 18 March, 2020

Relaxation of HGV driving and resting time rules to allow flow of essential goods during crisis

Mar 18th 2020, 6:51 PM 43,650 Views 53 Comments

Drivers will now be entitled to drive a maximum 56 hours in each consecutive week until further notice.

# drivers - Thursday 2 January, 2020

# Unpaid Fines

Drivers who don't pay fines shouldn't be able to renew motor tax, says Courts Service

Jan 2nd 2020, 12:24 PM 26,627 Views 69 Comments

The Courts Service has called for the further reform of the court fines system.

# drivers - Monday 25 November, 2019

# Graduated Speeding

'I am not privy to the plot': Shane Ross doesn't anticipate 'going to war' over new speeding laws

Nov 25th 2019, 5:10 PM 20,497 Views 54 Comments

Under the new system, drivers who speed excessively will be hit with heavier penalties.

# drivers - Thursday 21 November, 2019

# Buyer Beware

Gardaí confirm they have launched 'comprehensive' probe into ghost insurance brokers

Updated Nov 21st 2019, 9:05 PM 26,496 Views 19 Comments

Customers are urged to check that their broker is registered before taking out insurance.

# drivers - Friday 11 October, 2019

# Unchained

Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested and released after chaining themselves to gates of Leinster House

Updated Oct 11th 2019, 9:34 AM 35,351 Views 176 Comments

Dozens of gardaí formed a human chain around protestors as their locks were cut off the gate looking onto Merrion Square.

# Petrol

'They're taking 2c off us that they don't need': Drivers paying levy on petrol that is no longer needed, committee hears

Oct 11th 2019, 6:10 AM 34,779 Views 42 Comments

The levy has been paid on petrol, oil and diesel since 1996.

# drivers - Friday 5 April, 2019

# Privatisation

Recruitment under way for new drivers as routes switch to Go-Ahead buses

Apr 5th 2019, 2:04 PM 28,857 Views 26 Comments

Successful applicants will receive training and their pay package will be €32,000 per year.

# drivers - Thursday 21 March, 2019

# Invalid

RSA tells those living in Ireland with a UK drivers licence: 'Better to be safe than sorry, swap your licence now'

Mar 21st 2019, 6:00 AM 31,612 Views 48 Comments

In the event of a no-deal Brexit the driving licence of a UK licence holder living in Ireland will no longer be recognised.

# drivers - Wednesday 6 March, 2019

# Brexit

Department asks Europe to set a date for when motorists travelling to Northern Ireland will not need green cards

Updated Mar 6th 2019, 6:00 PM 33,485 Views 48 Comments

The government is working on a bilateral arrangement between the EU and the UK, but that has yet to be agreed.

# drivers - Wednesday 27 February, 2019

# Crossing The Border

One million Green Card forms sent to motor insurance providers in case there's a no-deal Brexit

Feb 27th 2019, 10:20 PM 24,883 Views 10 Comments

Drivers who think they may need a card have been advised to apply one month in advance.

# drivers - Sunday 13 January, 2019

# On Yer Bike

Drivers who put cyclists at risk to be targeted, but it won't be mandatory to wear high-vis while on your bike

Jan 13th 2019, 7:00 AM 25,973 Views 239 Comments

Government plans to build on existing rules that govern cycling and driving rules.

# drivers - Friday 21 December, 2018

# Clancy Amendment

From midnight, it's illegal for car owners to let unaccompanied learners drive their vehicle

Dec 21st 2018, 12:00 PM 36,700 Views 129 Comments

“Unaccompanied learner driving is illegal and it is dangerous,” Minister Shane Ross said today.

# drivers - Tuesday 11 December, 2018

# Speeding

Details revealed of how drivers face higher fines and penalty points the more they break the speed limit

Dec 11th 2018, 6:02 PM 43,067 Views 102 Comments

A graduated penalty system for speeding will be introduced where the speed limit is exceeded by 30kph.

# drivers - Monday 1 October, 2018

# Road Safety

Traffic lights that take longer to change could reduce older pedestrian road deaths

Oct 1st 2018, 2:22 PM 12,223 Views 48 Comments

An RSA lecture today heard pedestrian risk increases with age.

# drivers - Friday 14 September, 2018

# Commuter Charter

The Green Party want more 'kiss and ride' zones around the country (but it's not what you think)

Sep 14th 2018, 9:22 PM 26,365 Views 75 Comments

‘Kiss and ride’ zones are designed to allow drivers to stop and drop off or pick up people for a maximum of a few minutes.

# drivers - Tuesday 14 August, 2018

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think drivers who park on cycle lanes should get penalty points?

Aug 14th 2018, 9:00 PM 32,104 Views 186 Comments

Is it time to get tough on motorists who block cycle lanes?

# drivers - Monday 4 June, 2018

# Bowsie Behaviour

Drunk driver caught doing more than 100 mph, driving (repeatedly) wrong way around roundabout

Jun 4th 2018, 7:23 PM 46,895 Views 51 Comments

Some drivers have been acting the eejit and then some over the bank holiday.

# drivers - Monday 2 April, 2018

# Courts

Justice minister says he plans to abolish court poor box payments

Apr 2nd 2018, 4:25 PM 22,189 Views 43 Comments

Charlie Flanagan says it is no longer fit for purpose.

# drivers - Saturday 31 March, 2018

# Driver Safety

All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash

Mar 31st 2018, 6:01 AM 16,453 Views 36 Comments

eCall is a new life-saving technology which will be fitted to all new cars from today.

# drivers - Wednesday 28 February, 2018

# Careful Now

Drivers will soon have to observe a minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists

Feb 28th 2018, 2:29 PM 20,987 Views 271 Comments

The new law will require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads with a speed limit under 50 km/h.

# Unnecessary Journeys

Gardaí warn of increase in minor collisions as they advise people to stay home if possible

Feb 28th 2018, 12:46 PM 13,151 Views 13 Comments

The force’s senior officer for roads policing said elderly pedestrians are at particular risk during this severe weather.

# drivers - Tuesday 13 February, 2018

# Clancy Amendment

Car owners who allow unaccompanied learner drivers to use their vehicle to face prosecution

Feb 13th 2018, 6:52 PM 51,335 Views 111 Comments

Allowing someone who does not have a licence drive your car will also be an offence.

# drivers - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

# Slow Down

Drivers warned of 'sudden hailstone showers' ahead of severe weather forecast

Jan 31st 2018, 11:59 AM 22,903 Views 19 Comments

Met Eireann have issued several wind and snow-ice warnings for this afternoon.

# drivers - Thursday 4 January, 2018

# Hailstorm

Gardaí warn that taxi hailing apps are being used to lure drivers to robberies

Jan 4th 2018, 6:10 AM 24,988 Views 50 Comments

A driver was robbed at gunpoint on New Year’s Eve.

# drivers - Thursday 28 December, 2017

# Irish Roads

County breakdown of 582,738 penalty points on driving licences

Dec 28th 2017, 6:00 AM 19,347 Views 18 Comments

The majority of drivers had three penalty points (400,502), while 59,404 had six points and 42,700 had two.

# drivers - Sunday 24 December, 2017

# Not Happy

From being overcharged to the car 'smelling like a zoo': Why people complain about taxis

Dec 24th 2017, 6:30 AM 15,694 Views 37 Comments

The National Transport Authority receives around 1,000 complaints about taxis every year.

# drivers - Thursday 30 November, 2017

# Be Safe

Gardaí tell people to 'gift a lift' this Christmas as drink driving arrests increase

Nov 30th 2017, 2:23 PM 11,146 Views 22 Comments

Road deaths are down this year, but gardaí said they will not be complacent in the run up to Christmas.

# drivers - Wednesday 22 November, 2017

# Safe Home

Heading home on the M4? Long delays anticipated due to flooding

Nov 22nd 2017, 5:46 PM 42,385 Views 36 Comments

Drivers are being told to delay their journey, use public transport or take alternative routes this evening.

# drivers - Tuesday 21 November, 2017

# Workplace Relations

New 'improved' rosters for Bus Éireann drivers in Navan from Sunday - NBRU

Nov 21st 2017, 10:08 AM 9,626 Views 14 Comments

Discussions have been taking place between management and unions over pay, rosters, and drivers’ productivity.

# drivers - Monday 13 November, 2017

# Broadstone

Bus Éireann staff say problems with northeast services 'have nothing to do with absenteeism'

Nov 13th 2017, 6:15 AM 17,845 Views 33 Comments

They’re to do with a lack of buses and too many impractical services, say drivers. And they’re not one bit impressed with the situation.

# drivers - Friday 15 September, 2017

# No Parking

'Follow him home and burn him out': Records reveal abuse and assaults suffered by traffic wardens

Sep 15th 2017, 7:45 AM 28,528 Views 79 Comments

Over a seven-month period there were 20 incidents in Navan, including a number of threats and physical assaults.

# drivers - Tuesday 8 August, 2017

# Put It Away

Over 14,000 drivers caught on their phones in 2017 - and some were posing for selfies

Aug 8th 2017, 6:00 AM 9,475 Views 34 Comments

“The mobile phone is a big risk these days and people just aren’t heeding the message and ending up in a dreadful situation.”

# drivers - Tuesday 18 July, 2017

# BeTramAware

Video: Luas releases footage of near misses with cyclists

Jul 18th 2017, 1:57 PM 27,837 Views 134 Comments

The Luas operator said, “The trams are very much a part of Dublin’s transport infrastructure and this type of cyclist behaviour is irresponsible.”

# drivers - Tuesday 11 July, 2017

# Off The Road

New agreement ensures disqualified Irish licence-holders will also be banned in the UK

Jul 11th 2017, 7:12 PM 14,837 Views 14 Comments

It’s understood clarity was needed in light of Brexit.

# drivers - Friday 26 May, 2017

# Slow Down

Gardaí catch driver travelling 51km/h over the limit in crackdown on speeding

May 26th 2017, 12:53 PM 37,813 Views 87 Comments

Gardaí said the speed of 34,000 vehicles were checked this morning all across the country.

# drivers - Monday 22 May, 2017

# Working Time

Dublin Bus ordered to compensate driver over 'systematic' rostering breach

May 22nd 2017, 6:15 AM 26,098 Views 26 Comments

A Labour Court ruling has highlighted the company’s failure to tell drivers of their specific start and finish times at least 24 hours in advance.

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