#Driving

# driving - Wednesday 28 November, 2018

Ennis Circuit Court

Former Labour TD Michael McNamara wins appeal against dangerous driving conviction

Nov 28th 2018, 10:38 PM 18,241 Views No Comments

McNamara has served no time off the road as the case has been under appeal.

# driving - Tuesday 13 November, 2018

Driving

New regulations to make it easier for returning emigrants to get an Irish driving licence

Nov 13th 2018, 11:46 AM 30,743 Views 42 Comments

People with non-exchangable full licences will now be able to take the driving test after six rather than 12 EDT lessons.

# driving - Monday 5 November, 2018

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you use your phone while driving?

Nov 5th 2018, 9:00 AM 35,353 Views 69 Comments

The penalties for this have got tougher in recent years.

# driving - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

Driveway

Man banned from driving after leaving man with life-changing injuries

Oct 9th 2018, 10:50 PM 35,292 Views 34 Comments

Paul Kelly didn’t see Daniel Ryan as he was pulling out onto an unlit roadway.

# driving - Thursday 23 August, 2018

Belt Up

New research shows 10% of children do not wear seatbelts while travelling on Irish roads

Aug 23rd 2018, 7:15 PM 9,294 Views 36 Comments

Gardaí have warned motorists to safeguard everyone who gets into a vehicle.

# driving - Sunday 12 August, 2018

Need For Speed

'It's falling on deaf ears': Still no plan for gardaí without lights and sirens driver training

Aug 12th 2018, 6:15 AM 19,153 Views 34 Comments

The Garda Representative Association said as many as 60% of gardaí only have basic driver training, which means they can not exceed the speed limit in a chase.

# driving - Tuesday 7 August, 2018

Roscommon

Driver was 11 times over legal alcohol limit, had open bottle of wine beside him

Aug 7th 2018, 10:43 PM 39,259 Views No Comments

He was driving on the wrong side of the road when gardaí stopped him.

# driving - Thursday 2 August, 2018

Pain In The Pothole

Had your car or bike damaged by a pothole? You're not the only one

Aug 2nd 2018, 2:27 PM 16,095 Views 37 Comments

Six in 10 people have had their mode of transport damaged by potholes.

# driving - Sunday 29 July, 2018

On The Road

Slight drop in cost of petrol and diesel, but we're still paying more than last year

Jul 29th 2018, 3:24 PM 14,484 Views 46 Comments

Drivers are paying 10c more compared to July 2017.

# driving - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

Courts

Teenager jailed after deliberately driving car at garda patrol vehicle

Jul 18th 2018, 9:14 PM 19,740 Views No Comments

Ross Thompson pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two charges of endangerment and a charge of dangerous driving.

# driving - Sunday 24 June, 2018

Sun Glare

Drivers advised to take extra caution during hottest week of the year

Jun 24th 2018, 2:28 PM 28,544 Views 34 Comments

Higher temperatures can cause problems for tyres and engines, as well as people who suffer from hay fever.

Arrests This post contains videos

Saudi Arabia finally lifts ban on women driving

Jun 24th 2018, 8:03 AM 10,641 Views 45 Comments

Despite the end of the ban, several activists have been arrested recently.

# driving - Saturday 16 June, 2018

Letterkenny

Three gardaí injured after patrol car struck by vehicle during the night

Jun 16th 2018, 11:34 AM 15,373 Views 44 Comments

The incident happened at around 3.30am on Ramelton Road, Letterkenny.

# driving - Tuesday 22 May, 2018

Taking Its Toll

Drivers fined almost €120,000 in crackdown on M50 toll dodgers

May 22nd 2018, 6:10 AM 33,017 Views 67 Comments

Fines ranging from €9,000 to €16,000 were handed down to 10 motorists yesterday.

# driving - Sunday 20 May, 2018

On The Way

Driverless cars: What will they mean for Ireland's future road safety, jobs and even our driving tests?

May 20th 2018, 9:00 PM 17,124 Views 66 Comments

Even if you don’t drive them, driverless cars could be part of your driving test.

# driving - Tuesday 8 May, 2018

Prime Time

'A load of nonsense': Michael Healy-Rae clashes with Shane Ross over new rural bus service scheme

May 8th 2018, 10:45 PM 30,070 Views 43 Comments

The local link bus scheme is going to run from 6pm to 11pm in a pilot project across 50 routes in 19 counties.

# driving - Wednesday 2 May, 2018

Road Traffic Bill

Ross says rural TDs are 'like road traffic terrorists' over drink-driving bill

May 2nd 2018, 11:50 AM 21,384 Views 79 Comments

The RSA estimates that “seven to eight” fatalities could be avoided by changing the law.

# driving - Monday 9 April, 2018

Santry

Security called after people refuse to leave Dublin driving licence centre without getting an appointment

Apr 9th 2018, 6:10 AM 63,657 Views 99 Comments

People had queued for up to two hours to try to secure an appointment to apply for a driving licence before the centre closed.

# driving - Friday 30 March, 2018

Advice This post contains videos

Motorists warned about hailstones as gardaí attend number of crashes

Mar 30th 2018, 2:40 PM 23,885 Views 13 Comments

Drivers on motorways in particular have been advised to be vigilant.

# driving - Tuesday 27 March, 2018

AGSI18

There are just 34 garda crash investigators despite a 70% surge in the number of serious collisions

Mar 27th 2018, 2:20 PM 7,033 Views 9 Comments

There have been 550 serious incidents in the last four years.

# driving - Saturday 3 March, 2018

Be Warned

'Don't be lulled into a false sense of security, the roads are still treacherous'

Mar 3rd 2018, 11:57 AM 23,133 Views 14 Comments

Motorists are being urged to take to the road only in exceptional circumstances.

# driving - Wednesday 28 February, 2018

Unnecessary Journeys

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

Feb 28th 2018, 12:46 PM 13,124 Views 13 Comments

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

# driving - Sunday 11 February, 2018

AA Survey

'Put the bloody thing away': 60% of Irish drivers have used their phones at a red light

Feb 11th 2018, 5:36 PM 29,013 Views 62 Comments

“Phone use by Irish drivers is at ridiculously high levels,” according to The AA.

# driving - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

Traffic Corps

M50: Fewer traffic officers means gardaí expected to enforce road laws 'as they pass through'

Jan 31st 2018, 6:05 AM 21,478 Views 26 Comments

Gardaí have promised that more Traffic Corps jeeps will be in service in the coming weeks.

# driving - Monday 22 January, 2018

Driving Ban

One in 12 drivers involved in collision or near miss because of drink driving

Jan 22nd 2018, 8:30 AM 9,063 Views 52 Comments

Transport Minister Shane Ross wants people who are caught drink driving to receive an automatic disqualification.

# driving - Wednesday 17 January, 2018

Status Yellow

Drivers warned to slow down as blanket of snow and ice covers the country

Jan 17th 2018, 8:30 AM 31,941 Views 30 Comments

Severe snow and icy weather hit Ireland yesterday; the freezing temperatures are set to continue today.

# driving - Tuesday 16 January, 2018

Road Safety Authority

Road users urged to be cautious when out tonight and tomorrow

Jan 16th 2018, 7:27 PM 26,293 Views 22 Comments

The RSA has offered tips to people who will be driving during this period, when orange and yellow weather warnings have been issued.

# driving - Monday 8 January, 2018

Near Miss

Man speaks out after metre-long 'spear' smashes through windscreen on the M50

Jan 8th 2018, 9:42 PM 57,825 Views 56 Comments

Jason described the incident that happened as he was driving on the M50.

# driving - Tuesday 2 January, 2018

Learners

New booking system for driving tests won't be in place until end of year

Jan 2nd 2018, 6:30 AM 13,500 Views 17 Comments

In some counties the average waiting time for the test is more than 20 weeks.

# driving - Thursday 28 December, 2017

Irish Roads

County breakdown of 582,738 penalty points on driving licences

Dec 28th 2017, 6:00 AM 18,868 Views 18 Comments

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

# driving - 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 15,454 Views 37 Comments

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

# driving - Tuesday 19 December, 2017

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should it be free to do the driving test?

Dec 19th 2017, 9:05 AM 26,246 Views 102 Comments

The learner permit costs €35 and it costs €85 to sit the driving test for a standard car.

# driving - Friday 15 December, 2017

Gift A Lift

Gardaí are encouraging people to offer lifts home with this little card

Dec 15th 2017, 10:15 PM 36,061 Views 15 Comments

The message on the card reads “Here’s something that will give you a little lift this Christmas”.

# driving - 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 11,030 Views 21 Comments

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

# driving - Saturday 25 November, 2017

Motorists warned to take care after a cold and frosty night

Nov 25th 2017, 9:15 AM 22,596 Views 32 Comments

A status yellow snow-ice alert remains in place today.

# driving - Friday 24 November, 2017

So Very Cold

Motorists warned to slow down as snow-ice alert remains in place

Nov 24th 2017, 4:40 PM 31,064 Views 28 Comments

The weather is thankfully expected to get a bit milder over the coming days.

# driving - Friday 20 October, 2017

National Slowdown Day

A 24 hour Garda operation to get drivers to slow down is about to kick off

Oct 20th 2017, 6:15 AM 16,453 Views 32 Comments

The operation will take place as Met Éireann has issued status red and yellow wind and rain warnings for areas across the country.

# driving - Friday 13 October, 2017

Rain Rain Go Away

Drivers warned about hazardous conditions as tail end of Hurricane Ophelia heads towards Ireland

Oct 13th 2017, 1:05 PM 76,252 Views 53 Comments

Storm force winds and outbreaks of heavy rain could be on the way.

# driving - Tuesday 10 October, 2017

On Your Bike

'Modest' plan to increase number of electric cars and 'measly' cycling investment

Oct 10th 2017, 3:39 PM 15,748 Views 53 Comments

Eamon Ryan is not impressed by the €3 million allocated to improve cycling infrastructure.

# driving - Sunday 8 October, 2017

Cosnervative

Saudi's driving ban: 'You cannot force men to allow their sisters and wives to drive'

Oct 8th 2017, 12:00 PM 23,192 Views 62 Comments

What do men in Saudi Arabia think about the removal of the ban on women driving?

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