Jan 28, 2022, 12:29 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Tá an tÚdarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre (RSA) agus Cumann na mBainisteoirí Contae agus Cathrach (CBCC) ag iarraidh ar gach úinéir talún a chuid fálta sceach a ghearradh roimh an 1 Márta lena chinntiú nach mbeidh siad ina gcúis le guais thromchúiseach ó thaobh na sábháilteachta ar bhóithre de.

Jan 28, 2022, 10:26 AM by John Paul Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on all landowners to cut their hedgerows before March 1 to ensure they are not causing a potential serious road safety hazard.

Jan 27, 2022, 13:39 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Research by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that between 2017 and 2020, for every one road death recorded there were nine serious injuries on Irish roads. The research was presented at the RSA’s Annual Academic Lecture online today, which centred on the topic of serious injuries.

Jan 14, 2022, 09:57 AM by John Paul Guiheen

An Garda Síochána’s Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign for 2021 commenced on Friday 26th November and concluded on Tuesday 4th January 2022. The campaign primarily focussed on Mandatory Intoxicant Testing i.e. detecting those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The campaign also focused on speeding, non-wearing of seatbelts, mobile phone use by drivers, in addition to checking on unaccompanied drivers driving on learner permits.

Jan 13, 2022, 17:44 PM by John Paul Guiheen

These relaxation measures maintain a balance between driver welfare, operator flexibility, road safety and minimising disruption to supply chains.

Jan 11, 2022, 18:18 PM by John Paul Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all operators and drivers subject to the EU driver’s hours and tachograph rules engaged in the carriage of goods.

Jan 1, 2022, 15:40 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Léiríonn staitisticí sealadacha maidir le himbhuailtí gur thit líon na mbásanna ar bhóithre in Éirinn in 2021 go dtí an leibhéal ab ísle riamh, rud a fhágann gurbh í an bhliain ba shábháilte í ó tosaíodh ag taifeadadh básanna ar na bóithre den chéad uair in 1959.

Jan 1, 2022, 13:30 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Provisional road collision statistics show that the number of road deaths in Ireland in 2021 dropped to a record low, making it the safest year since road deaths were first recorded in 1959.

Dec 20, 2021, 15:01 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Ahead of ‘National Be Safe Be Seen Day’, Tuesday 21 December, the shortest day of the year, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are calling on the public to be safe on the road by being seen!

Dec 14, 2021, 18:46 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Inniu, sheol an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Iompair Hildegarde Naughton, TD, cúigiú Straitéis um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre 2021-2030 na hÉireann.

Dec 14, 2021, 13:31 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD has today launched Ireland’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.

Dec 10, 2021, 13:17 PM by John Paul Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) are calling on all motorists to prioritise their performance behind the wheel and never ever drink and drive. The advice comes as the RSA and the GPA are launching a new campaign to drive awareness of maintaining absolute focus behind the wheel, with the warning that even one drink can impair performance on the roads.

Dec 6, 2021, 16:43 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Met Eireann has issued a status RED warning for Kerry and Cork for southwesterly winds later veering northwesterly that will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users in areas affected by the RED warning to avoid any travel during the storm window. The RED Warning is in place from 6am Tuesday 7 December until 9pm Tuesday 7 December.

Dec 5, 2021, 17:21 PM by John Paul 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 for strong winds and rain.

Nov 30, 2021, 15:52 PM by John Paul Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising drivers to be aware of the dangers posed by hailstones. The advice comes as Met Eireann has forecast wintery showers of hail over the coming days and into the weekend.

Nov 25, 2021, 09:16 AM by John Paul Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have called on drivers to act responsibly and to not be tempted to drink and drive this Christmas and New Year period.

Nov 22, 2021, 17:17 PM by John Paul Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning road users of the dangers posed by fog following a yellow weather warning from Met Éireann forecasting dense fog tonight and tomorrow morning across the south west of the country leading to hazardous conditions on the road.

Nov 16, 2021, 11:19 AM by John Paul Guiheen

This Sunday, 21 November, will mark ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’ with commemorations to remember the victims of road traffic crashes and their families taking place around the country.

Nov 15, 2021, 18:16 PM by John Paul Guiheen

Coca-Cola HBC is proud to announce the return of its Designated Driver initiative, the annual Christmas campaign that rewards those who stay sober on nights out to ensure their friends and family members get home safely.

Oct 28, 2021, 14:59 PM by John Paul Guiheen

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Macra Na Feirme, the voluntary organisation representing young people from rural Ireland, have announced a partnership aimed at encouraging better road safety behaviour among young people from rural communities nationwide.