#Driving

# driving - Thursday 14 February, 2019

Seized

Shane Ross says new law was needed as gardaí seize 377 cars driven by unaccompanied learner drivers

Thu 5:33 PM 37,740 Views 151 Comments

Criticism has been levelled at the transport minister over the long wait times for the driving test.

# driving - Wednesday 30 January, 2019

Learner Driver

'We're working on it': Taoiseach admits there are unacceptable delays in driving test wait times

Jan 30th 2019, 2:51 PM 20,772 Views 110 Comments

Some people are waiting over 20 weeks to get a date for the driving test.

Minus Five This post contains videos

Trains delayed and motorists urged to take extra care after overnight snowfall

Updated Jan 30th 2019, 10:00 AM 45,335 Views 38 Comments

A Status Yellow snow-ice warning will remain in place until Saturday.

# driving - Tuesday 15 January, 2019

Garda Training

Over 80% of gardaí not trained to turn on a siren or drive in emergency situations in Dublin district

Jan 15th 2019, 6:01 AM 14,644 Views 47 Comments

Gardaí who are not trained to a higher standard are not allowed to use sirens, flashing lights or drive at higher speeds.

# driving - 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 24,319 Views 241 Comments

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

# driving - Tuesday 8 January, 2019

Speeding

Unaccompanied learner driver with no L-plates arrested after driving 115km/h in 50km/h zone

Jan 8th 2019, 1:49 PM 40,473 Views No Comments

Naas Roads Policing was conducting a checkpoint last night when the driver was caught, according to gardaí.

# driving - Friday 4 January, 2019

Arrests

938 drivers arrested on suspicion of driving under influence of drink or drugs since start of December

Jan 4th 2019, 8:34 PM 14,320 Views 63 Comments

Gardaí said that one in 10 of these arrests were people driving “the morning after”.

# driving - Thursday 3 January, 2019

Left Behind

PODCAST: 'My son was killed by a drunk driver - I had to fight for some semblance of justice'

Jan 3rd 2019, 12:05 AM 22,598 Views 28 Comments

Both Brendan Donnelly and his friend Lee Salkeld were killed instantly when a drunk driver ploughed into their car.

# driving - Saturday 29 December, 2018

It's Quizzness Time

Quiz: Could you still pass your Driver Theory Test?

Dec 29th 2018, 8:30 PM 76,637 Views 67 Comments

How well do you know the rules of the road? Take our quiz and find out.

# driving - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

FOI

County breakdown of 529,733 penalty points on driving licences

Dec 26th 2018, 11:00 PM 34,857 Views 41 Comments

The highest number of points were in Dublin, with 108,104.

# driving - 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 34,090 Views 129 Comments

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

# driving - Tuesday 11 December, 2018

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should drivers who can't produce their licence after being pulled over face fines?

Dec 11th 2018, 8:31 AM 70,637 Views 186 Comments

Minister for Transport Shane Ross is proposing drivers should be fined in such instances.

# 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 18,329 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 33,707 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 35,383 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 35,399 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 9,330 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 19,218 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 39,293 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 16,300 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 14,526 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 19,760 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 28,550 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 10,654 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 15,386 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 33,615 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 17,295 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 30,109 Views 45 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 21,398 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 64,472 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 23,896 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 7,036 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 23,135 Views 15 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 13,127 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 29,045 Views 65 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 21,531 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 9,077 Views 51 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 31,953 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 26,341 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 57,865 Views 56 Comments

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

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