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RSA Highlights Pedestrian Fatalities and Serious Injuries During Road Safety Week

09.10.2024

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is highlighting the issue of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries with the publication of two new reports during Road Safety Week, which began yesterday The first report Pedestrian Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2019-2023 shows that between 2019 and 2023, a total of 164 pedestrians were tragically killed, and […]

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One in 10 have driven after consuming alcohol in the last 12 months – according to new research by the RSA

25.01.2024

New research presented by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that one in 10 Irish motorists have driven after consuming alcohol in the last 12 months. Of those who admitted consuming alcohol, the incidence was higher among male drivers (14%), those who drive for work (14%), and those with a history of collision involvement (24%). […]

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RSA Urges Adults Not to Gift E-Scooters, Scramblers or Quad Bikes

03.12.2023

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging adults not to purchase e-scooters, scramblers or quad bikes for any children this Christmas Following the passing of legislation earlier this year permitting their use, people will be allowed to drive e-scooters on Irish roads next year. However, under the regulations, children will not be allowed to use […]

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8% of drivers killed between 2018 and 2022 were driving for work

28.11.2023

RSA’s analysis* of road traffic collision data shows that between 2018 and 2022 8% of drivers killed and 12% of drivers seriously injured were driving for work. The RSA’s Driving for Work webinar gets underway today and hears from a number of experts on managing risks to employees who drive for work, including work-related fatigue, […]

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Pedestrian Road Deaths for 2023 are Estimated to be Highest in 15 Years

03.11.2023

Minister Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging road users to pay particular attention to pedestrians this October Bank Holiday Weekend, as a new analysis of road traffic collision data shows a steep rise in pedestrian fatalities over the past two years. The analysis from the RSA shows that […]

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New roadside drug testing system launched at Christmas and New Year road safety appeal

01.12.2022

A new preliminary roadside drug driving testing device, which can test for a greater range of drugs at the roadside was launched today at the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Gardai Síochána Christmas and New Year road safety appeal. The launch took place in University College Cork. The new Securetec® Drugwipe 6s roadside drug […]

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Minister Naughton Announces fines for 16 road safety offences to double from October 27

26.10.2022

Fine for speeding to double to €160. Fines for non-wearing of seatbelts and mobile phone use to double to €120 Fines for Learner drivers found driving unaccompanied to double to €180. Fines for non-display of ‘L’ and ‘N’ plates to double to €120 Three new Fixed Charge Offences will be introduced in new year Tackling […]

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Minister Naughton set to double fines for key road traffic offences

26.07.2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms. Hildegarde Naughton is set to introduce regulations that will double the fixed charges relating to key road safety offences including speeding, phone use and non-wearing of seatbelts. This will see the fine for speeding increase from €80 to €160 and the fine for using a mobile […]

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Minister Naughton Proposes Increase in Fines at High Level Meeting on Rise in Road Deaths

16.07.2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton T.D, with special responsibility for road safety, chaired the quarterly meeting of the Ministerial Committee on Road Safety. The meeting brought together the two Departments (Transport and Justice) and the key organisations responsible for the Ireland’s Road Safety Strategy, including the Garda Síochána, the Road […]

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Temporary derogation from driving and resting time rules due to driver shortage caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant

14.01.2022

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 […]

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