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# road-safety-authority - Wednesday 22 May, 2019

Decision on E-scooter regulations due shortly, as minister says electric scooter users should have a driving licence New Rules

Decision on E-scooter regulations due shortly, as minister says electric scooter users should have a driving licence

May 22nd 2019, 1:22 PM 46,251 Views 178 Comments

Shane Ross has asked the RSA to research scooter regulations in other countries.

# road-safety-authority - Sunday 28 April, 2019

New online booking system for driving tests to be launched in the autumn Driving Test

New online booking system for driving tests to be launched in the autumn

Apr 28th 2019, 6:32 AM 21,076 Views 12 Comments

Currently the national average waiting time for a driving test is eight weeks.

Driving testers accused of being 'rude', 'condescending' and 'inappropriate' in complaints to RSA Driving Test

Driving testers accused of being 'rude', 'condescending' and 'inappropriate' in complaints to RSA

Apr 28th 2019, 12:05 AM 44,763 Views 110 Comments

Complaints include drivers being told to disregard speed limits and testers getting into shouting matches.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 8 April, 2019

'I was alarmed': Mental health Minister raised concerns about content of Noel Clancy ad with RSA Jim Daly

'I was alarmed': Mental health Minister raised concerns about content of Noel Clancy ad with RSA

Apr 8th 2019, 12:05 AM 44,693 Views 84 Comments

Jim Daly contacted the authority after his constituents raised concerns about the ad.

# road-safety-authority - Thursday 21 March, 2019

RSA tells those living in Ireland with a UK drivers licence: 'Better to be safe than sorry, swap your licence now' 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 30,827 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.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 4 March, 2019

Poll: Should electric scooters be banned from public roads? Poll This post contains a poll

Poll: Should electric scooters be banned from public roads?

Mar 4th 2019, 9:24 AM 42,933 Views 110 Comments

Dublin City Council has led calls for the two-wheeled vehicles to be banned.

# road-safety-authority - Sunday 24 February, 2019

Poll: Do road safety ads have any impact on you? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do road safety ads have any impact on you?

Feb 24th 2019, 9:46 AM 22,523 Views 73 Comments

The RSA has received dozens of complaints over an ad about the so-called ‘Clancy Amendment.

'A disgusting example': Road Safety Authority sent dozens of complaints over L-driver ad campaign Clancy Amendment

'A disgusting example': Road Safety Authority sent dozens of complaints over L-driver ad campaign

Feb 24th 2019, 12:05 AM 74,903 Views 242 Comments

The ad warning learner motorists not to drive unaccompanied began airing in December.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 7 January, 2019

Motorist caught cheating twice in same theory test - once with a bluetooth device Freedom Of Information

Motorist caught cheating twice in same theory test - once with a bluetooth device

Updated Jan 7th 2019, 7:00 AM 52,118 Views 46 Comments

Six people were caught cheating in their theory test by RSA officials between 2017 and 2018.

# road-safety-authority - Saturday 29 December, 2018

Quiz: Could you still pass your Driver Theory Test? It's Quizzness Time

Quiz: Could you still pass your Driver Theory Test?

Dec 29th 2018, 8:30 PM 83,139 Views 68 Comments

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

Did you sit your driving test this year? Here are the pass rates for each RSA test centre for 2018 On The Road

Did you sit your driving test this year? Here are the pass rates for each RSA test centre for 2018

Dec 29th 2018, 12:05 AM 59,958 Views 45 Comments

Data released to TheJournal.ie showed the pass rates for each centre where a car tests was carried out this year.

# road-safety-authority - Thursday 29 November, 2018

Gardaí to commence Operation Open City today as Christmas road safety strategy is launched Operation Open City

Gardaí to commence Operation Open City today as Christmas road safety strategy is launched

Nov 29th 2018, 2:30 PM 19,457 Views 16 Comments

A new ad campaign will also promote the dangers of drink driving through a virtual reality experience.

# road-safety-authority - Thursday 25 October, 2018

Drink drivers face automatic disqualification from midnight as new laws come into effect Road Traffic Act

Drink drivers face automatic disqualification from midnight as new laws come into effect

Oct 25th 2018, 9:44 PM 1,617,019 Views 95 Comments

The new law removes a concession in previous legislation by which some drink drivers received penalty points instead of being disqualified.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 15 October, 2018

NCT contract worth €650 million up for grabs for ten years to 2030 Testing Times

NCT contract worth €650 million up for grabs for ten years to 2030

Oct 15th 2018, 12:05 AM 26,060 Views 39 Comments

Applus, the company which currently operates the test, made €6.5 million in profit last year, down 20% from 2016.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 1 October, 2018

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

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

Oct 1st 2018, 2:22 PM 12,057 Views 48 Comments

An RSA lecture today heard pedestrian risk increases with age.

# road-safety-authority - Saturday 25 August, 2018

'Young people think they're indestructible': How can Donegal prevent more young road fatalities? Donegal

'Young people think they're indestructible': How can Donegal prevent more young road fatalities?

Aug 25th 2018, 7:30 AM 17,309 Views 72 Comments

21 people under the age of 30 have been killed on Donegal’s roads this decade.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 9 July, 2018

Cork, Tipperary and Dublin worst counties for road deaths, with 3% increase in fatalities nationwide Road Safety

Cork, Tipperary and Dublin worst counties for road deaths, with 3% increase in fatalities nationwide

Jul 9th 2018, 4:24 PM 9,305 Views 48 Comments

Transport Minister Shane Ross says drink-driving culture is ‘flourishing’ in Ireland.

# road-safety-authority - Saturday 2 June, 2018

'First of its kind' tractor-testing course launched Nct For Tractors

'First of its kind' tractor-testing course launched

Jun 2nd 2018, 7:30 AM 20,603 Views 41 Comments

A new EU directive requires commercial tractors to undergo a special roadworthiness test.

# road-safety-authority - Saturday 28 April, 2018

Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly Under Arm

Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly

Apr 28th 2018, 6:30 AM 45,747 Views 34 Comments

The RSA used 10 influencers in a campaign last year – but won’t be using any this year.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 9 April, 2018

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

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

Apr 9th 2018, 6:10 AM 66,798 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.

# road-safety-authority - Friday 30 March, 2018

Motorists warned about hailstones as gardaí attend number of crashes Advice This post contains videos

Motorists warned about hailstones as gardaí attend number of crashes

Mar 30th 2018, 2:40 PM 23,924 Views 10 Comments

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

# road-safety-authority - Thursday 29 March, 2018

Garda checkpoints for drink and drugs to be set up nationwide over Easter weekend MIT Checkpoints

Garda checkpoints for drink and drugs to be set up nationwide over Easter weekend

Mar 29th 2018, 12:29 PM 13,299 Views 24 Comments

59 people have been killed or seriously injured in Easter crashes since 2012.

# road-safety-authority - Tuesday 27 March, 2018

The 5 at 5: Tuesday 5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

Mar 27th 2018, 4:55 PM 7,378 Views No Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

# road-safety-authority - Tuesday 16 January, 2018

Road users urged to be cautious when out tonight and tomorrow Road Safety Authority

Road users urged to be cautious when out tonight and tomorrow

Jan 16th 2018, 7:27 PM 26,381 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.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 1 January, 2018

Last year saw the lowest number of deaths on Irish roads since records began in 1959 Road Safety

Last year saw the lowest number of deaths on Irish roads since records began in 1959

Jan 1st 2018, 1:16 PM 21,303 Views 84 Comments

This compares to 186 deaths as a result of 174 crashes in 2016.

# road-safety-authority - Friday 22 December, 2017

'Don’t drink and drive, it could be the last trip you ever have' Because

'Don’t drink and drive, it could be the last trip you ever have'

Dec 22nd 2017, 2:26 PM 9,172 Views 19 Comments

Emergency services are joining forces for a new road safety campaign.

# road-safety-authority - Thursday 30 November, 2017

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

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

Nov 30th 2017, 2:23 PM 11,085 Views 22 Comments

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

# road-safety-authority - Friday 24 November, 2017

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

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

Nov 24th 2017, 4:40 PM 31,069 Views 28 Comments

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

# road-safety-authority - Saturday 21 October, 2017

Farmers are up in arms about the new 'NCT for tractors' Road Safety

Farmers are up in arms about the new 'NCT for tractors'

Oct 21st 2017, 6:15 AM 25,370 Views 76 Comments

Certain tractors will have to undergo the roadworthiness testing from May of next year.

# road-safety-authority - Saturday 26 August, 2017

RSA says Public Services Card will help crack down on fraudulent driving licences Road Safety

RSA says Public Services Card will help crack down on fraudulent driving licences

Aug 26th 2017, 6:00 AM 12,638 Views 59 Comments

The card has been under the spotlight recently after a number of stories of people losing out on public services.

# road-safety-authority - Friday 25 August, 2017

'One death is just too many': Parents told to put high-vis vests on kids as they cycle and walk to school Back To School

'One death is just too many': Parents told to put high-vis vests on kids as they cycle and walk to school

Aug 25th 2017, 3:28 PM 11,340 Views 54 Comments

The RSA said children are particularly vulnerable road users and parents should ensure drivers can see them.

# road-safety-authority - Monday 7 August, 2017

'They've more money in their pockets': Alarming rise in young people admitting to drink driving Road Safety

'They've more money in their pockets': Alarming rise in young people admitting to drink driving

Aug 7th 2017, 6:30 AM 18,505 Views 28 Comments

Sixteen percent of people under the age of 24 say they have driven a car after consuming alcohol.

# road-safety-authority - Friday 4 August, 2017

Drivers caught for minor road offences will now face a drink driving breath test Stay Safe

Drivers caught for minor road offences will now face a drink driving breath test

Aug 4th 2017, 1:49 PM 20,566 Views 93 Comments

New research has found that 10% of Irish drivers admitted to drink driving last year.

# road-safety-authority - Tuesday 25 July, 2017

Taking calls and checking Facebook while driving: Irish drivers are among the worst in Europe Eyes On The Road

Taking calls and checking Facebook while driving: Irish drivers are among the worst in Europe

Jul 25th 2017, 6:05 AM 8,011 Views 54 Comments

A new survey has looked at bad phone habits while behind the wheel.

# road-safety-authority - Wednesday 19 July, 2017

Most fatal road collisions happened between 2pm and 4pm this year Be Safe

Most fatal road collisions happened between 2pm and 4pm this year

Jul 19th 2017, 6:15 AM 9,538 Views 14 Comments

Between 1 January and 30 June this year, there have been 72 fatal collisions on Irish roads.

# road-safety-authority - Tuesday 18 July, 2017

Road safety experts warn 78 more people may die on roads this year if current trends continue Be Safe

Road safety experts warn 78 more people may die on roads this year if current trends continue

Jul 18th 2017, 4:14 PM 8,461 Views 37 Comments

“They could be relations of mine or yours.”

# road-safety-authority - Friday 26 May, 2017

Motorists warned about 'greasy roads' as heavy rain forecast for weekend Drive Slow

Motorists warned about 'greasy roads' as heavy rain forecast for weekend

May 26th 2017, 2:24 PM 18,856 Views 18 Comments

RSA CEO Moyagh Murdock warned that roads are more slippery when it rains after a dry spell.

# road-safety-authority - Friday 14 April, 2017

The State spends millions on road safety campaigns each year - but are they effective? Crashed Lives

The State spends millions on road safety campaigns each year - but are they effective?

Apr 14th 2017, 6:00 AM 9,473 Views 32 Comments

New figures show the RSA spent €2.6 million across four campaigns.

# road-safety-authority - Tuesday 4 April, 2017

Road safety chief welcomes news that the Garda Traffic Corps is to be reformed Breath Test Scandal

Road safety chief welcomes news that the Garda Traffic Corps is to be reformed

Apr 4th 2017, 4:07 PM 16,658 Views 42 Comments

Moyagh Murdock said people had felt let down by recent garda revelations.

# road-safety-authority - Saturday 25 March, 2017

From The Daily Edge Here's why the RSA's #KillerLook campaign is doing women no favours Tanlines

Here's why the RSA's #KillerLook campaign is doing women no favours

Mar 25th 2017, 7:00 PM 9,333 Views 12 Comments

Is it any surprise the woman in the photo got badly injured? She’s driving down the road the door open and her legs out of the car.

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