RSA 'categorically rejects' criticism after driving tests cancelled due to cold weather
484 tests were cancelled for weather-related reasons last week.
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484 tests were cancelled for weather-related reasons last week.
Nineteen people died on the roads in February 2020.
A minister has said that the pandemic has had a “profound effect” on theory testing services leading to a large backlog.
The RSA launched a new online portal in December.
There was a 25% reduction in the number of serious or minor injuries in 2020.
The figure was revealed in response to a Parliamentary Question last month.
Here’s how drivers fared at each centre across the country this year.
A total of 510,269 people had points on their licences on 30 September 2020.
After the transition period ends on 31 December, UK driving licences will no longer be valid for residents here.
Gardaí said that despite a decrease in traffic this year, there has been a dramatic increase in drug driving incidents.
An Garda Síochána and the RSA have launched a new public awareness campaign.
Driver theory tests are being suspended for a period of six weeks.
The hotel operator is seeking damages for breach of contract and negligence.
“We must all play our part in getting children back to school safely,” RSA chairperson Liz O’Donnell said.
That’s according to documents released under the Freedom of Information Act.
The Department also confirmed that over 70s can continue to be without a current medical report to renew their license.
The appointment comes after Moyagh Murdock announced her resignation from the role in January.
Here’s the list of centres that are opening again, and the rules in place if you’re using them.
Provisional collision figures for 2020 show that there has been a 17% increase in fatal crashes compared to last year.
‘National Slow Down Day’ is taking place from 7am today until 7am tomorrow.
Six pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads since the schools were closed in the middle of March.
What kind of relief customers will get will vary from insurer to insurer.
Drivers will now be entitled to drive a maximum 56 hours in each consecutive week until further notice.
The Road Safety Authority also wants a greater roll-out of 30km/h limits in urban areas.
Garda superintendent Eddie Golden appealed for people to “have a positive contribution to road safety”.
Insurance Ireland is the representative body for the insurance industry.
The candidate was one of nine people who aroused suspicion during driver theory tests last year.
A total of 148 people died on Irish roads last year, according to provisional figures.
The highest number of points were in Dublin, with 106,545.
Verona Murphy has clashed with the RSA in her role with the Irish Road Hauliers’ Association.
The figure is the lowest rate in the past five years.
One of the measures being considered in the UK is a curfew for young drivers.
The RSA and Gardaí are calling on long-term learner permit holders to take their driving test.
The RSA is “very concerned” that Roads Policing was not among the four areas identified as ‘key focus areas’ for Gardaí.
January and February were the worst months for road fatalities with 16 deaths in each month.
Marc Mac Sharry TD said the legacy of declining Garda numbers has had an impact on the drop in figures.
Britain is due to leave the EU on 31 October.
Motorists fear they will be forced off the road completely if insurance companies cancel their policies.
Shane Ross has asked the RSA to research scooter regulations in other countries.
More than half of motorcyclists have had a near miss in the same period.