Oct 14, 2025, 11:06 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is marking 25 years of the National Car Test (NCT) by urging motorists to get winter ready. With colder, wetter weather on the way, the RSA is reminding drivers that keeping vehicles roadworthy is vital for safety.

Oct 10, 2025, 14:32 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today published a new report, Serious Injuries from Single-Cyclist Collisions in Ireland, which reveals a concerning upward trend in the number of cyclists sustaining serious injuries in crashes involving no other vehicles.

Oct 9, 2025, 15:00 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is marking National Child Safety Day tomorrow, Friday with a nationwide series of events and initiatives focused on protecting Ireland’s youngest and most vulnerable road users

Oct 8, 2025, 16:28 by John Guiheen

Please find opening address by Mr. Sam Waide to the Joint Committee on Transport Wednesday 08 October 2025.

Oct 6, 2025, 12:00 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) have today launched Tyre Safety Day, urging motorists to take greater responsibility for the condition of their tyres and not rely solely on the National Car Test (NCT) to flag problems.

Oct 3, 2025, 14:43 by John Guiheen

Oct 1, 2025, 17:48 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings as Storm Amy approaches.

Sep 25, 2025, 12:36 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), in partnership with USIT Travel and An Garda Síochána, is reminding students considering a J1 summer in the USA in 2026 of the consequences of a drink or drug driving conviction through a social media campaign. The message is clear: a drink or drug driving conviction could prevent you from getting a visa – not just for next summer, but possibly for life.

Sep 17, 2025, 09:55 by Kieran Reddy

A 2024 observational survey by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) found that 6% of Irish drivers were observed using a handheld mobile device, representing an improvement on 2023’s figure of 9%. Distracted driving due to handheld mobile device usage is a dangerous behaviour that leads to road traffic collisions. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), drivers using a mobile phone are 4 times more likely to be involved in a crash.

Sep 12, 2025, 11:03 by Kieran Reddy

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is calling on the public to nominate individuals and groups for its Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards 2025. The awards recognise the work of those promoting road safety within their communities through education, campaigning and other impactful initiatives.

Sep 11, 2025, 10:17 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today confirmed that it has delivered on the commitments set out in its Driving Test Action Plan, reducing waiting times to a 10-week average and increasing capacity across the national driver testing service.

Sep 5, 2025, 14:25 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users who may be travelling in border counties to be aware of a testing of the UK Emergency Alert system. The system will send a test ‘alert’ message to all mobile phones and devices across Britain and Northern Ireland on the afternoon of Sunday 7 September 2025.

Sep 3, 2025, 12:24 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today launches its largest-ever college road safety education programme, kicking off at University College Dublin’s Freshers Week.

Aug 28, 2025, 14:18 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is today issuing an urgent appeal to parents, guardians, teachers and motorists to make road safety a top priority as children across the country return to school after the summer holidays.

Aug 28, 2025, 00:08 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today confirmed that the average national waiting time for a car driving test now stands at 10.4 weeks, a significant improvement but still in excess of its Service Level Agreement.

Aug 27, 2025, 14:21 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will once again take centre stage at Electric Picnic this weekend (29–31 August) as the official road safety partner of Ireland’s biggest music festival.

Aug 14, 2025, 11:54 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today announced significant progress in reducing national driving test waiting times, surpassing its own mid-August target and moving closer to meeting its Service Level Agreement (SLA) goal.

Aug 1, 2025, 13:11 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is hitting the road once again this summer – this time bringing its safety message to the heart of one of Ireland’s most anticipated festivals, All Together Now, taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Curraghmore Estate, County Waterford.

Jul 31, 2025, 16:36 by John Guiheen

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to all road users to take action and use the roads with care over the forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend.

Jul 31, 2025, 11:29 by John Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has reported a continued reduction in driving test waiting times, with the average national wait now at 14.1 weeks, as of 26 July. This marks a steady improvement from the peak of 27 weeks earlier this year.