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RSA launches consultation on motor vehicle components

January 23, 2012
By Matt Brennan

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a public consultation seeking the views of all interested parties on the development of proposals to regulate certain components placed on the market and fitted to motor vehicles, trailers and motorcycles in Ireland.

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Actros delivers road safety message

January 17, 2012
By John Loughran
Actros delivers road safety message

This Mercedes-Benz Actros truck and trailer combination has been commissioned by the Road Safety Authority to deliver the message of road safety to communities across the country. The vehicle, operated by Reynolds Logistics, will carry a mobile display, communications media and interactive systems that will provide the public and other target audiences with the...

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RSA at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

January 11, 2012
By John Loughran

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is inviting students to visit their action packed, road safety interactive shuttle and roll-over car simulator at this year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition which is taking place at the RDS from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th January 2010.

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Severe Weather Alert 

January 3, 2012
By Matt Brennan

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...

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Apply online for drivers card

January 3, 2012
By Matt Brennan

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has added a new feature to its website to enable truck drivers to apply online for a driver card.

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RSA issues severe weather warning

December 13, 2011
By Matt Brennan

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.

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Road Safety Alert – Gale Force Winds

December 12, 2011
By John Loughran

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.

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New Class VI mirror rules

November 30, 2011
By John Loughran

All Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) with a Design Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW) exceeding 7500kg, regardless of age must be fitted with Cyclops mirrors as of the 1st October 2012, the Road Safety Authority has announced.

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Online application system for digital tachograph driver cards

November 28, 2011
By John Loughran

On 1 December 2011, the Road Safety Authority will launch an online application system, which will allow truck and bus drivers (HGV and PSV drivers) to apply online for digital tachograph driver cards. The online system will allow drivers to apply quickly and easily for a digital tachograph driver card: 24 hours a day,...

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Launch of online road safety film

November 23, 2011
By John Loughran

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Setanta Insurance Services Limited have launched a new road safety online short film called ‘Loaded Weapon’ on YouTube, which uses the metaphor of a loaded gun to illustrate the often reckless and irresponsible behaviour of young drivers. The film has already been viewed on YouTube almost 24,000 times.

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RSA issues heavy rainfall warning

November 16, 2011
By John Loughran

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care using the roads as Met Eireann has issued a Weather Warning today Wednesday 16th November for heavy rain in West Munster and West Connacht. Some periods of very heavy rainfall are expected from Thursday morning through to Saturday morning with...

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New Class VI mirror rules announced

November 4, 2011
By John Loughran

All Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) with aDesign Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW) exceeding 7500kg, regardless of age must be fitted with Cyclops mirrors as of the 1st October 2012, the Road Safety Authority has announced.

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CVR operator consultation closes on Friday

November 1, 2011
By John Loughran

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is seeking views on commercial vehicle roadworthiness reforms as relates to registered owners, operators and drivers.

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New drink drive limits to affect truck drivers

October 27, 2011
By John Loughran

New drink drive limits, which come into force at the weekend will affect professional drivers including truck drivers.

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Time to brighten up

October 24, 2011
By Matt Brennan

The Mayo Road Safety Working Group is asking everyone to support their new campaign ‘Be Safe Be Seen’ by wearing bright coloured or hi viz clothing when walking or cycling this winter.

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