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RSA issues LCV Smart Tachograpgraph reminder

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a reminder regarding smart tachograph rules relating to light commercial vehicles (LCVs). From 1 July 2026, LCVs over 2.5 tonnes in international transport or cabotage need a smart tachograph. From that date version 2 smart tachographs must be retrofitted to light commercial vehicles...

Motorists urged to never drive while intoxicated

In conjunction with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána is reminding all road users to never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The reminder comes as An Garda Síochána cranks up its roads policing operation over the June bank holiday weekend. To date this year, 69...

RSA plants the seed of road safety at Bord Bia Bloom

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is encouraging families to “plant the seed of road safety” early, as it prepares to sponsor the Budding Bloomers Family Area at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom, taking place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday, 28 May to Monday, 1 June 2026. The sponsorship...

RSA publishes new report on cyclist fatalities and serious injuries

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published its latest “Cyclist Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries”, providing an overview of cyclist fatalities and serious injuries on Irish roads between 2021 and 2025. The report was prepared using data from the Irish Road Traffic Collision Database, which is based on collision...

RSA publishes new interactive map of road traffic injury collisions

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today announced the launch of a new interactive map identifying the location of road traffic injury collisions across Ireland. The map is an important tool for members of the public, researchers, local authorities and other stakeholders with an interest in road safety and collision data....

Driving for Work Seminar focuses on LCVs

The Road Safety Authority, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are hosting a Driving for Work Seminar specific for employers with Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV’s) fleet, at The Johnstown estate, enfirld, Co. Meath on Wednesday 20th May, starting at 9.30am. You will learn about: • The current harm...

Cyclist safety gap widening in Europe as Ireland sees rising serious injuries

A landmark report published this week by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) reveals that cyclist deaths across the European Union have barely declined over the past decade – even as deaths among car occupants have fallen at four times the rate. The findings highlight an urgent need for...

RSA offers driver fatigue advice

With increased travel expected over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, driver fatigue remains a significant road safety risk. Drivers are advised to take a break at least every two hours and to stop for 15 minutes if feeling tired. While caffeine can help improve alertness, it is important to note...

Motorists urged to plan ahead this St. Patrick’s Day

As people across Ireland prepare to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, motorists are being urged to plan ahead and never drive after drink or drugs. The message was highlighted by the Road Safety Authority, Minister of State Jerry Buttimer TD and An Garda Síochána at the 2026 National Safer Roads Road...

Landowners urged to cut overgrown hedges to improve road safety

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on landowners to cut their hedgerows by the end of the month to ensure they are not causing a road safety hazard. Under the Wildlife Act 1976, hedge-cutting is prohibited from 1 March to 31...

RSA issues road safety alert

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to continue to take extra care when using the roads over the coming days as Met Éireann has issued Updated Orange and Yellow Rain weather warnings as well as a Weather Advisory for Ireland, where spells of very heavy rain falling...

Yellow weather alerts and advisory for Ireland

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads as Met Éireann has issued further Yellow Rain weather warnings and a Weather Advisory for Ireland where spells of heavy and persistent rainfall will continue this week, particularly in southern and eastern coastal...

Road Safety Weather Alert as Storm Bram approaches

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days (Monday and Tuesday) as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather warnings as Storm Bram is set to bring strong to gale force winds, with the strongest winds...

Driving for Work Seminar highlights need for strong workplace road safety practices

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), in partnership with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and An Garda Síochána, today hosted the annual Driving for Work Seminar in Enfield, County Meath. The event brought together industry leaders, commercial fleet operators, professional drivers, and road safety experts to address the significant risks...

RSA and Children’s Health Ireland launch new campaign

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) have today launched a powerful new advertising campaign urging parents and guardians not to buy e-scooters for children under the age of 16 this Christmas. The campaign highlights the very real and devastating consequences of underage e-scooter use, which is...