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# Road Safety

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'One death is just too many': Parents told to put high-vis vests on kids as they cycle and walk to school
'They've more money in their pockets': Alarming rise in young people admitting to drink driving
Drivers caught for minor road offences will now face a drink driving breath test
'It's a real shame': Mrs Doyle road safety signs in Mayo have been stolen
Four out of five Irish drivers admit to using electronic devices while driving
Most fatal road collisions happened between 2pm and 4pm this year
Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Mayo
A third of motorists caught without seatbelts didn't pay their fine last year
Irish motorists 'aren't being punished enough for faulty tyres'
These areas will have the speed limits on their roads reduced to 30km/hr this week
Motorists warned about 'greasy roads' as heavy rain forecast for weekend
These four roads are getting a €30m safety upgrade
Four out of five child car seats aren't properly fitted
Free coffee and drug warnings as motorists advised to take care this May bank holiday
Should drink drivers get an automatic ban? Doctors will be debating that today
The State spends millions on road safety campaigns each year - but are they effective?
Almost half of Irish drivers back phone-blocking technology in cars
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man dies in car crash
Penalty points for mobile phone use could be increased, Ross says
Three out of five people think those convicted of drink driving should get automatic ban
Man still in serious condition one month after hit and run
Gardaí stop driver five times over legal alcohol limit
Man in his 70s seriously injured after being struck by car
Most people want drink drivers to be publicly named and shamed
Driver stopped for not wearing seatbelt - has no licence, insurance, NCT or tax
Over 150 unaccompanied learner drivers involved in serious or fatal collisions in last five years
Shane Ross considering 'naming and shaming' drink drivers like tax defaulters
'Very bad year for road safety' sees more deaths and more fatal crashes
There have been 25 more deaths on Irish roads so far this year than in 2015
Driver three times over alcohol limit from drinking the night before
Gardaí given new powers to test drivers for drugs at roadside
This heartbreaking video should stop drink drivers in their tracks this Christmas
Do I need to put winter tyres on my car?
Man (30s) killed after car leaves road and overturns
Almost one in five road death victims in 2013 tested positive for illegal drugs
Poll: Should penalty points be increased for using a phone while driving?
Father of man killed in car crash: "Please, please slow down"
Driver caught doing 216km/hour in 100km zone
Drivers warned of dangers of darker evenings, as clocks go back by an hour tonight