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# road-safety - Thursday 9 July, 2020
RSA chair: 'I think everybody in public life should obey the law'
Liz O’Donnell said recent events have demonstrated the ‘huge change in public non-acceptance of drink driving’.
# road-safety - Wednesday 8 July, 2020
Over 35,000 drivers currently driving on their fourth or subsequent learner permit
It emerged in recent days that Minister Barry Cowen drove on a learner’s permit when he was caught drink driving in 2016.
# road-safety - Wednesday 10 June, 2020
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.
# road-safety - Friday 22 May, 2020
Gardaí catch motorist travelling at 202km/h on Dublin's M50
‘National Slow Down Day’ is taking place from 7am today until 7am tomorrow.
# road-safety - Wednesday 29 April, 2020
Concern over speeding drivers and pedestrian deaths during Covid-19 restrictions
Six pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads since the schools were closed in the middle of March.
# road-safety - Tuesday 28 April, 2020
'Speed limits still apply': Thousands of checkpoints in operation to ensure compliance with restrictions
Operation Fanacht is set to run from today until the end of the bank holiday weekend.
# road-safety - Monday 27 April, 2020
'Cyclists are taking their life in their hands': Exposing poor bike infrastructure across Ireland Exclusive
The second part of Noteworthy’s in-depth investigation analyses complaints to uncover the main problems facing cyclists.
'Frustrated, worried, stressed and anxious': The worst places in Ireland to be a cyclist Exclusive
The first part of Noteworthy’s in-depth investigation reveals high risk areas in its analysis of 12 years of cyclist collision data.
# road-safety - Wednesday 4 March, 2020
Call for better cycling infrastructure after research shows 4 in 5 cyclist injuries happen in urban areas
The Road Safety Authority also wants a greater roll-out of 30km/h limits in urban areas.
# road-safety - Monday 2 March, 2020
Motorists urged to reduce speed after seven people died on Irish roads last weekend
Garda superintendent Eddie Golden appealed for people to “have a positive contribution to road safety”.
# road-safety - Monday 17 February, 2020
Over 900 new speed camera zones come into operation today
The new zones include areas where fatal and serious collisions have previously occurred.
# road-safety - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
After the storm: Thousands without electricity and drivers urged to take care on roads
There are reports of flooding and debris on the roads this morning, so drivers are being urged to take care.
# road-safety - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Garda Commissioner cites lack of resources as he delays 136 transfers to roads policing
The Road Safety Authority says it is “anxious” to see the full complement of resources being deployed to roads policing duties.
# road-safety - Monday 6 January, 2020
Moyagh Murdock announces resignation as RSA chief to take up role with Insurance Ireland
Insurance Ireland is the representative body for the insurance industry.
# road-safety - Thursday 26 December, 2019
One in four arrested for driving while intoxicated on Christmas Day were suspected drug-drivers
More than 650 drivers have been arrested since this year’s road safety campaign was launched.
# road-safety - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
Gardaí out in force as over 300 suspected drink drivers arrested since start of Christmas safety campaign
Almost 40 motorists were detected driving under the influence of drugs since 29 November.
# road-safety - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
'She's completely wrong': Transport minister blasts Fine Gael candidate over call to scrap RSA
Verona Murphy has clashed with the RSA in her role with the Irish Road Hauliers’ Association.
# road-safety - Sunday 24 November, 2019
Almost 90% of motorists disqualified this year have not surrendered their licences
The figure is the lowest rate in the past five years.
# road-safety - Tuesday 12 November, 2019
Drivers who dangerously overtake cyclists face automatic fine and penalty points from today
The new laws came into effect at midnight.
# road-safety - Saturday 26 October, 2019
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after flashing lights at unmarked garda car
The man overtook the garda car at 130km per hour in an 80km per hour zone.
# road-safety - Thursday 22 August, 2019
RSA blasts Garda restructuring plan, accuses force of 'downgrading' road safety
The RSA is “very concerned” that Roads Policing was not among the four areas identified as ‘key focus areas’ for Gardaí.
# road-safety - Saturday 13 July, 2019
Driver arrested in Clare after 'dangerously' forcing vehicles out of the way
The driver was travelling at 176km in a 120km-zone.
# road-safety - Saturday 11 May, 2019
Car flips after being caught traveling at 133km/h in Naas
No one was injured in the incident, Gardaí said.
# road-safety - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Motorcyclist caught speeding at 181km/h in an 80km/h zone in Waterford
Research indicated that speed was a factor in 49% of fatal motorcyclists collisions.
# road-safety - Wednesday 8 May, 2019
Motorist faces €1,000 fine after being caught watching Champions League match while driving
The driver was spotted in the Dublin area yesterday evening.
# road-safety - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
Gardaí say drink driving cases 'struck out' due to lack of clarity over use of handcuffs
Gardaí are calling on the Commissioner to provide clear protocols on the detention of drink drivers.
# road-safety - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
Man killed in road crash in Tipperary
The driver of a truck that was involved in the crash was not injured.
# road-safety - Thursday 28 March, 2019
Explainer: All you need to know about the EU's new road safety technology proposals
The EU yesterday announced a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
# road-safety - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Poll: Should all cars need to have speed-limiting technology?
The EU has said road safety technologies will become mandatory on new cars from 2022 onwards.
All cars sold after 2022 must have speed-limiting technology, EU says
It is part of a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
# road-safety - Monday 18 March, 2019
Motorcyclist killed in road crash in south Dublin
The man in his 40s was involved in a single vehicle collision at 7am this morning.
# road-safety - Thursday 7 March, 2019
Road deaths have increased by 30% so far this year
There’s been an increase in detections of drink driving, people not wearing their seatbelts and people using their phones.
# road-safety - Monday 25 February, 2019
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Dublin's Port Tunnel
The collision happened at 10am this morning.
# road-safety - Sunday 24 February, 2019
'A disgusting example': Road Safety Authority sent dozens of complaints over L-driver ad campaign
The ad warning learner motorists not to drive unaccompanied began airing in December.
# road-safety - Thursday 14 February, 2019
Garda sergeant disciplined for lobbying local politicians to make road safer Exclusive
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
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
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
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
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
The collision occurred at 7pm yesterday.
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Poll: Do you think Phoenix Park's gates should be mostly closed to traffic?
MOST OF THE Phoenix Park’s gates were closed off to traffic at the height of the pandemic, but are being reopened now for cars to pass through.
This has been described as “incredibly regressive” by Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan, who argued that it should be used as a park, and in a few months it will be back to “car city”.
Meanwhile, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan said that the volume of traffic has “gone up a lot” in the adjoining areas. “Whether we like it or not, for an awful lot of people it’s a commuter route,” he said on RTÉ Radio One.
So what do you think: should the Phoenix Park be mostly closed off to traffic from now on?
Poll Results:
Yes (4825)
No (3324)
I don't care (500)
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