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# road-safety - Thursday 14 February, 2019

Garda sergeant disciplined for lobbying local politicians to make road safer N4

Garda sergeant disciplined for lobbying local politicians to make road safer Exclusive

Feb 14th 2019, 12:05 AM 43,000 Views 38 Comments

The garda sergeant has been described by other members as a “staunchly proud community man”.

# road-safety - Friday 8 February, 2019

Man (50s) killed in Wexford road collision between van and truck Ballymackesy

Man (50s) killed in Wexford road collision between van and truck

Feb 8th 2019, 11:25 AM 17,035 Views 2 Comments

The fatal collision occurred at 7.25am this morning.

# road-safety - Sunday 20 January, 2019

Neil Fox's sister Donna was killed while cycling. He's calling for action from Shane Ross on an overtaking law Not Good Enough This post contains videos

Neil Fox's sister Donna was killed while cycling. He's calling for action from Shane Ross on an overtaking law

Jan 20th 2019, 9:30 PM 17,985 Views 60 Comments

A planned new law was abandoned at the start of the year.

# road-safety - Tuesday 1 January, 2019

2018 saw the lowest number of deaths on Irish roads since records began Road Deaths

2018 saw the lowest number of deaths on Irish roads since records began

Jan 1st 2019, 10:00 AM 24,781 Views 91 Comments

This compares with 156 deaths as a result of 141 crashes in 2017.

# road-safety - Thursday 27 December, 2018

More than 400 drivers caught speeding on St Stephen's Day Slow Down

More than 400 drivers caught speeding on St Stephen's Day

Dec 27th 2018, 12:37 PM 27,387 Views 87 Comments

Gardaí had asked drivers to slow down as speeding is a major factor in fatal collisions.

Man dies after being struck by car in Longford Aughnacliffe

Man dies after being struck by car in Longford

Dec 27th 2018, 9:25 AM 16,054 Views 2 Comments

The collision occurred at 7pm yesterday.

# road-safety - Sunday 23 December, 2018

31-year-old man killed in Laois car crash Crash

31-year-old man killed in Laois car crash

Dec 23rd 2018, 5:43 PM 32,504 Views 6 Comments

The car the man was driving struck a tree this morning.

# road-safety - Friday 21 December, 2018

Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus' Driving Home

Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus'

Dec 21st 2018, 6:20 AM 10,304 Views 22 Comments

Top to toe in tailbacks.

# road-safety - Thursday 6 December, 2018

Road users told to exercise caution as Status Orange wind warning issued Weather

Road users told to exercise caution as Status Orange wind warning issued

Updated Dec 6th 2018, 5:29 PM 42,373 Views 22 Comments

Met Éireann has issued the warning for Counties Donegal and Mayo, which will come into effect at 1am and last until 8am.

# road-safety - Tuesday 4 December, 2018

Man dies after van crashes into vacant house in Donegal Ballybofey

Man dies after van crashes into vacant house in Donegal

Dec 4th 2018, 9:19 AM 15,102 Views 1 Comment

The man was the only occupant of the van.

# road-safety - Monday 3 December, 2018

Appeal for witnesses to rush hour hit-and-run in Kildare Kildare

Appeal for witnesses to rush hour hit-and-run in Kildare

Dec 3rd 2018, 5:18 PM 25,362 Views 7 Comments

A motorcyclist was struck from behind by a silver-coloured car and is currently being treated in Naas General Hospital.

# road-safety - Monday 26 November, 2018

39 people were killed or injured in incidents involving quad bikes or scramblers in 4 year period Road Safety

39 people were killed or injured in incidents involving quad bikes or scramblers in 4 year period

Nov 26th 2018, 3:42 PM 12,907 Views 52 Comments

There were 39 people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or scrambler on a public road.

# road-safety - Wednesday 7 November, 2018

A pinch more salt: €700k is being spent to increase our winter salt supplies Winter Ready

A pinch more salt: €700k is being spent to increase our winter salt supplies

Nov 7th 2018, 6:56 PM 6,857 Views 20 Comments

That’s an extra 58,000 tonnes of salt.

# road-safety - Friday 26 October, 2018

It's going to hit -3 degrees on this chilly long weekend - here's how to stay safe on the roads Bank Holiday

It's going to hit -3 degrees on this chilly long weekend - here's how to stay safe on the roads

Updated Oct 26th 2018, 2:45 PM 32,350 Views 20 Comments

Temperatures could drop into the minus figures on Saturday and Sunday night.

# road-safety - 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 12,006 Views 48 Comments

An RSA lecture today heard pedestrian risk increases with age.

# road-safety - Thursday 27 September, 2018

Woman (70s) dies after being hit by truck in Monaghan Carrickmacross

Woman (70s) dies after being hit by truck in Monaghan

Sep 27th 2018, 2:12 PM 13,285 Views 2 Comments

The incident took place on Main Street in Carrickmacross.

# road-safety - Sunday 23 September, 2018

Gardaí issue warning after motorists test positive for cocaine and cannabis Roadside Testing

Gardaí issue warning after motorists test positive for cocaine and cannabis

Sep 23rd 2018, 7:04 PM 46,849 Views 46 Comments

One driver was also speeding at the time.

# road-safety - Wednesday 19 September, 2018

Road users told to put away phones and prepare for Storm Ali Project Edward

Road users told to put away phones and prepare for Storm Ali

Sep 19th 2018, 6:05 AM 34,251 Views 17 Comments

Project Edward, an annual road safety awareness event, is taking place across Europe today.

# road-safety - Saturday 1 September, 2018

Pedestrian in his 60s killed after being struck by van in Cavan Bailieboro

Pedestrian in his 60s killed after being struck by van in Cavan

Sep 1st 2018, 8:24 AM 9,926 Views 2 Comments

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

# road-safety - 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 17,235 Views 72 Comments

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

# road-safety - Tuesday 14 August, 2018

Calls for drivers who park on cycle lanes to get penalty points Pay Up

Calls for drivers who park on cycle lanes to get penalty points

Aug 14th 2018, 8:00 PM 10,928 Views 79 Comments

Motorists continue to park on cycle lane because they face no consequences for doing so, said the party.

Minister admits 'difficulties' in bringing in law for minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists Road Safety

Minister admits 'difficulties' in bringing in law for minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists

Aug 14th 2018, 2:47 PM 13,663 Views 142 Comments

A new law to require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads was announced in February.

# road-safety - Wednesday 8 August, 2018

'Significant concern' over lack of breath testing at scenes of fatal crashes Breath Testing

'Significant concern' over lack of breath testing at scenes of fatal crashes

Aug 8th 2018, 2:46 PM 11,107 Views 20 Comments

The authority has outlined a series of concerns about how the force operates.

# road-safety - Sunday 5 August, 2018

Tear gas fired at Bangladesh protesters during huge protest over teen deaths Road Safety

Tear gas fired at Bangladesh protesters during huge protest over teen deaths

Aug 5th 2018, 7:00 PM 6,690 Views 1 Comment

There has been over a week of unrest following the deaths of the teens, who were killed by a speeding bus.

# road-safety - Wednesday 25 July, 2018

Phibsboro Road closed after pedestrian hit by truck Phibsboro

Phibsboro Road closed after pedestrian hit by truck

Jul 25th 2018, 3:23 PM 23,325 Views 13 Comments

A pedestrian was struck by a truck and taken to the Mater Hospital.

# road-safety - Monday 16 July, 2018

Man in his 40s killed after van hits tree Leitrim

Man in his 40s killed after van hits tree

Jul 16th 2018, 7:53 AM 13,886 Views 2 Comments

He was the sole occupant of the van.

# road-safety - 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 9,049 Views 48 Comments

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

# road-safety - Friday 29 June, 2018

Collision between coach and pedestrian on Dublin's Dame Street causes traffic delays in city Traffic

Collision between coach and pedestrian on Dublin's Dame Street causes traffic delays in city

Jun 29th 2018, 9:20 AM 24,402 Views 48 Comments

Emergency services are at the scene.

# road-safety - Sunday 24 June, 2018

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

# road-safety - Tuesday 19 June, 2018

Ireland was the fourth safest EU country for road deaths last year Road Deaths

Ireland was the fourth safest EU country for road deaths last year

Jun 19th 2018, 4:33 PM 10,061 Views 43 Comments

Ireland had the fourth largest decline in road deaths amongst the EU28 countries between 2016 and 2017.

# road-safety - Friday 15 June, 2018

Motorists urged to slow down and be more aware of tractors this summer Road Deaths

Motorists urged to slow down and be more aware of tractors this summer

Jun 15th 2018, 4:14 PM 9,551 Views 82 Comments

There have been a number of fatal road accidents in recent days.

# road-safety - Friday 8 June, 2018

Drivers urged to take caution after thunder warning is issued for 23 counties Flooding

Drivers urged to take caution after thunder warning is issued for 23 counties

Updated Jun 8th 2018, 5:40 PM 69,260 Views 36 Comments

Some spot flooding may occur.

# road-safety - 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 20,555 Views 41 Comments

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

# road-safety - Monday 28 May, 2018

Here's what to do if you break down on the motorway Driver Dilemma

Here's what to do if you break down on the motorway

May 28th 2018, 3:00 PM 1,300 Views No Comments

The hard shoulder is only there for emergencies. But emergencies do happen!

# road-safety - Wednesday 23 May, 2018

Doing 139kmph in a 50-zone in Tipperary: Figures on speeding in Ireland Snapshot

Doing 139kmph in a 50-zone in Tipperary: Figures on speeding in Ireland

May 23rd 2018, 2:50 PM 18,088 Views 48 Comments

One road safety report found that excessive speed was a contributory factor in one-third of all fatal collisions.

# road-safety - Sunday 20 May, 2018

Driverless cars: What will they mean for Ireland's future road safety, jobs and even our driving tests? 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 17,309 Views 66 Comments

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

# road-safety - Monday 14 May, 2018

Here's what to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car Driver Dilemma

Here's what to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

May 14th 2018, 3:51 PM 4,114 Views No Comments

D’oh!

# road-safety - Thursday 3 May, 2018

Danny Healy-Rae seeks legal advice after Shane Ross calls him a 'terrorist' Road Safety

Danny Healy-Rae seeks legal advice after Shane Ross calls him a 'terrorist'

May 3rd 2018, 9:34 AM 41,498 Views 157 Comments

The Transport Minister made the comments while calling on rural TDs to back drink-driving legislation.

# road-safety - Wednesday 2 May, 2018

Motorists urged to be more aware of cyclists this bank holiday weekend Stay Alive At 1.5

Motorists urged to be more aware of cyclists this bank holiday weekend

May 2nd 2018, 7:34 AM 11,071 Views 210 Comments

To date in 2018, six cyclists have been killed on Irish roads.

# road-safety - Monday 30 April, 2018

How long should you keep your child in a rear-facing seat? Driver Dilemma

How long should you keep your child in a rear-facing seat?

Apr 30th 2018, 2:32 PM 6,552 Views No Comments

Rear facing child seats are deemed to be safer.

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