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# rsa - 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.
# rsa - 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.
# rsa - Saturday 26 October, 2019
Road Safety Authority 'interested' in tough UK restrictions on young drivers
One of the measures being considered in the UK is a curfew for young drivers.
# rsa - Monday 26 August, 2019
Unaccompanied learners: Over 1,600 cars impounded since December last year
The RSA and Gardaí are calling on long-term learner permit holders to take their driving test.
# rsa - 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.
# rsa - Thursday 1 August, 2019
Road deaths up 7% on last year as drivers told to slow down this bank holiday
January and February were the worst months for road fatalities with 16 deaths in each month.
# rsa - Saturday 27 July, 2019
Fianna Fáil TD criticises 'absurd' drop in penalty points issued in past 10 years
Marc Mac Sharry TD said the legacy of declining Garda numbers has had an impact on the drop in figures.
# rsa - Friday 5 July, 2019
UK license holders living in Ireland urged to exchange driving licence before Brexit
Britain is due to leave the EU on 31 October.
# rsa - Friday 14 June, 2019
Returning expats in 'limbo' while waiting months for driver's licence exchange
Motorists fear they will be forced off the road completely if insurance companies cancel their policies.
# rsa - Wednesday 22 May, 2019
Decision on E-scooter regulations due shortly, as minister says electric scooter users should have a driving licence
Shane Ross has asked the RSA to research scooter regulations in other countries.
# rsa - Thursday 2 May, 2019
'Staggering' 12% of motorcyclists have been involved in a collision in the past two years
More than half of motorcyclists have had a near miss in the same period.
# rsa - Sunday 28 April, 2019
New online booking system for driving tests to be launched in the autumn
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
Complaints include drivers being told to disregard speed limits and testers getting into shouting matches.
# rsa - Monday 8 April, 2019
'I was alarmed': Mental health Minister raised concerns about content of Noel Clancy ad with RSA
Jim Daly contacted the authority after his constituents raised concerns about the ad.
# rsa - 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'
In the event of a no-deal Brexit the driving licence of a UK licence holder living in Ireland will no longer be recognised.
# rsa - Tuesday 5 March, 2019
'A non-runner': Ross dismisses idea of giving banned drink drivers exemptions to drive to work
The Sunday Business Post reported that the government is set to examine such proposal.
# rsa - Friday 1 March, 2019
Over 28,600 people waiting on driving test date - but RSA says backlog is improving
The longest wait times in the country are in Churchtown, Mallow, Skibereen, Sligo, Tralee and Wicklow.
# rsa - Sunday 24 February, 2019
Poll: Do road safety ads have any impact on you?
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
The ad warning learner motorists not to drive unaccompanied began airing in December.
# rsa - Wednesday 20 February, 2019
Irish Coast Guard staff and volunteers no longer allowed to use blue lights and sirens Exclusive
Volunteers are worried about the potential delays this will cause when they are travelling to incidents.
# rsa - Thursday 31 January, 2019
First funeral underway for four men killed in Donegal car crash
Shaun Harkin’s funeral is taking place at Christ the King church, Gortahork.
# rsa - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
Poll: Should the government supply every household with a breathalyser?
Michael Healy-Rae has said the exact device that is used by the gardaí should be made widely available to everyone.
# rsa - Monday 7 January, 2019
Motorist caught cheating twice in same theory test - once with a bluetooth device
Six people were caught cheating in their theory test by RSA officials between 2017 and 2018.
# rsa - Saturday 29 December, 2018
Quiz: Could you still pass your Driver Theory Test?
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
Data released to TheJournal.ie showed the pass rates for each centre where a car tests was carried out this year.
# rsa - Wednesday 26 December, 2018
County breakdown of 529,733 penalty points on driving licences
The highest number of points were in Dublin, with 108,104.
# rsa - Friday 21 December, 2018
Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus'
Top to toe in tailbacks.
# rsa - Monday 26 November, 2018
39 people were killed or injured in incidents involving quad bikes or scramblers in 4 year period
There were 39 people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or scrambler on a public road.
# rsa - Tuesday 13 November, 2018
New regulations to make it easier for returning emigrants to get an Irish driving licence
People with non-exchangable full licences will now be able to take the driving test after six rather than 12 EDT lessons.
# rsa - Monday 15 October, 2018
NCT contract worth €650 million up for grabs for ten years to 2030
Applus, the company which currently operates the test, made €6.5 million in profit last year, down 20% from 2016.
# rsa - Thursday 11 October, 2018
Storm Callum is due to hit Ireland tonight with high winds ... here's everything you need to know
A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for coastal counties and will come into effect from tonight.
# rsa - Monday 1 October, 2018
Traffic lights that take longer to change could reduce older pedestrian road deaths
An RSA lecture today heard pedestrian risk increases with age.
# rsa - Sunday 9 September, 2018
More than half the buses tested on Irish roads have been deemed unsafe
More than a third of the buses tested had ‘major or dangerous defects’.
# rsa - Thursday 23 August, 2018
New research shows 10% of children do not wear seatbelts while travelling on Irish roads
Gardaí have warned motorists to safeguard everyone who gets into a vehicle.
# rsa - Sunday 5 August, 2018
Six months a-waiting - the PSC will finally be removed as a requirement for a theory test on 31 August
How much it’s costing to do so is another matter however.
# rsa - Tuesday 31 July, 2018
Some motorcyclists are riding 'with complete disregard for their personal safety' - RSA chief
A call for safety has been made ahead of the August Bank Holiday.
# rsa - Tuesday 10 July, 2018
Motorists warned about dangers of soft tar mixing with rain when the weather inevitably changes
A greasy film, one which makes travel by car treacherous, may form on Irish roads as a consequence of melted tar mixing with rainwater
# rsa - Monday 9 July, 2018
Cork, Tipperary and Dublin worst counties for road deaths, with 3% increase in fatalities nationwide
Transport Minister Shane Ross says drink-driving culture is ‘flourishing’ in Ireland.
# rsa - Sunday 1 July, 2018
Driving test waiting times drop - but some learners still waiting months
The average wait is nearly 12 weeks but some learners have waited much longer to hear about their test date.
# rsa - Friday 15 June, 2018
Motorists urged to slow down and be more aware of tractors this summer
There have been a number of fatal road accidents in recent days.
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Poll: Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
But what do you think? Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
Poll Results:
No (4577)
Yes (4507)
I don't know (455)
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