Early traffic safety development was focusing on protecting those involved in a collision. The focus now and in the future will be on preventing accidents from happening.
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Road Safety
Motorists feel aggrieved at penalty points
Ireland’s penalty points system is undoubtedly working and enjoys broad support but when motorists are caught some are inclined to feel hard done by. In a poll of 4,000 motorists who had received penalty points at least once nearly half felt aggrieved to some extent.
Varadkar confirms €100M for road safety projects
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced €100 million worth of funding for new road safety and upgrading projects at locations across the country in 2012.
Would you stop to help a stranded motorist?
Opening up the debate of whether to stop and help or to prioritise personal safety, AA Rescue has today published results of a contentious poll question which asks drivers whether or not they would kick into “good Samaritan mode” or simply keep driving if they came across a stranded motorist.
One in eight drivers admit to having near miss with cyclist
One in eight drivers on Irish roads have either had a near miss or collision with a cyclist within the last two years, a new study by AA Motor Insurance has revealed.
Satnav summit called
Norman Baker, Britain’s Local Transport Minister, will host the Government’s first ‘Satnav Summit’ to thrash out solutions to end the misery caused when lorry and car drivers follow out-of-date directions from their satnavs.
Severe Weather Alert
The Road Safety Authority(RSA), today Tuesday 3rd January 2012 has received a Weather Warning from Met Éireann alerting of stormy conditions. With a large number of people taking to the roads today after the bank holiday weekend, road users need to take extra care on the roads. Gale force southwest to west winds during...
Apply online for drivers card
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has added a new feature to its website to enable truck drivers to apply online for a driver card.
Revised IRU checklists against fire now available
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has revised its safety checklists against fire to help bus, coach and truck drivers and transport operators effectively prevent fires and react appropriately in case of fire.
Celebrate Christmas safely from the RSA
As the country prepares to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging all road users to take personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others on the roads.
Patience and care encouraged during holiday exodus
“Last Christmas Day, the lowest December air temperature ever in Ireland was measured as -17.5°C at Straide, Co. Mayo,” says Aoife Carragher, Head of AA Roadwatch.
RSA issues severe weather warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, today Tuesday 13th December, issued a message for road users to exercise caution as very windy and stormy conditions with gust up to 140km/hr are set to hit parts of the country today, especially along the North coast.
Road Safety Alert – Gale Force Winds
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to be extremely careful if using the road today Monday 12th December following a Weather Warning from Met Eireann.
Younger drivers warned about weather related hazards
In the wake of gale force winds on Thursday, AA Ireland is taking the opportunity to remind motorists of the main risks of driving in high winds. The safety advice also comes following feedback from the AA’s latest Motor Insurance Poll that 10% of drivers are unaware of the hazards of driving in strong...
Sleep deprivation – a real nightmare
Being drowsy behind the wheel is as dangerous as drink driving. With a combination of design and technology, Volvo Trucks is contributing to road safety by helping drivers stay awake, alert and in control.
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