# Drivers

Last month

May 2023

# Petrol Pumps

Ireland is switching to E10 petrol - what does this mean for drivers?

Concerns have been raised about the switchover resulting in additional maintenance to older cars.

67.5k

May 7th 2023, 7:00 AM

All time

# Road Deaths

'We've lost the equivalent of a month's worth of lives in two days': RSA issues safety warning

Seven people died on roads in the Republic and Northern Ireland today and yesterday.

20.4k

Dec 28th 2021, 2:30 PM

# Drivers

'This is their team' - Casey and Coombes lead the way for Munster progress

Johann van Graan’s side host the Stormers at Thomond Park tonight.

21.7k

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Oct 2nd 2021, 10:05 AM

# pandemic

Ten months added to expiry date on driving licences

The extension will apply to driving licences expiring from 1 July to 31 October 2021.

65.1k

Jul 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# slow down

Nearly 1,000 drivers caught breaking the speed limit during national 'Slow Down Day'

Over a 24-hour period,150,605 vehicles were checked.

26.1k

Mar 27th 2021, 12:22 PM

# Drivers

Government confirms further extension to expiry dates of driving licences

A letter will be sent to every customer who is entitled to an extension.

61.3k

Feb 24th 2021, 7:45 AM

# Driving

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

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

56.3k

Oct 21st 2020, 9:30 PM

# Commuters

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

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

22.0k

Sep 9th 2020, 4:16 PM

# Covid-19

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

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

12.9k

Jun 10th 2020, 11:41 AM

# protection

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

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

44.2k

Apr 14th 2020, 12:05 AM

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

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

43.9k

Mar 18th 2020, 6:51 PM

# Unpaid Fines

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

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

26.8k

Jan 2nd 2020, 12:24 PM

# graduated speeding

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

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

20.6k

Nov 25th 2019, 5:10 PM

# buyer beware

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

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

26.6k

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Nov 21st 2019, 9:05 PM

# unchained

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

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

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Oct 11th 2019, 9:34 AM

# Petrol

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

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

35.0k

Oct 11th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Privatisation

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

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

29.0k

Apr 5th 2019, 2:04 PM

# invalid

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

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

31.7k

Mar 21st 2019, 6:00 AM

# Brexit

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

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

33.5k

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Mar 6th 2019, 6:00 PM

# crossing the border

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

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

24.9k

Feb 27th 2019, 10:20 PM

# 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

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

26.3k

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Jan 13th 2019, 7:00 AM

# clancy amendment

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

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

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Dec 21st 2018, 12:00 PM

# Speeding

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

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

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Dec 11th 2018, 6:02 PM

# Road Safety

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

An RSA lecture today heard pedestrian risk increases with age.

12.3k

Oct 1st 2018, 2:22 PM

# commuter charter

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

‘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.

26.5k

Sep 14th 2018, 9:22 PM

# Your Say

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

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

32.2k

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Aug 14th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Bowsie behaviour

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

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

47.1k

Jun 4th 2018, 7:23 PM

# Courts

Justice minister says he plans to abolish court poor box payments

Charlie Flanagan says it is no longer fit for purpose.

22.3k

Apr 2nd 2018, 4:25 PM

# Driver Safety

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

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

16.6k

Mar 31st 2018, 6:01 AM

# Careful Now

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

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

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Feb 28th 2018, 2:29 PM

# unnecessary journeys

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

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

13.2k

Feb 28th 2018, 12:46 PM

# clancy amendment

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

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

51.7k

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Feb 13th 2018, 6:52 PM

# slow down

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

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

22.9k

Jan 31st 2018, 11:59 AM

# hailstorm

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

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

25.1k

Jan 4th 2018, 6:10 AM

# Irish Roads

County breakdown of 582,738 penalty points on driving licences

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

19.4k

Dec 28th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Not happy

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

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

15.8k

Dec 24th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Be Safe

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

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

11.2k

Nov 30th 2017, 2:23 PM

# safe home

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

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

42.4k

Nov 22nd 2017, 5:46 PM

# Workplace Relations

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

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

9.7k

Nov 21st 2017, 10:08 AM

# broadstone

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

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.

18.0k

Nov 13th 2017, 6:15 AM