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Driving test waiting times continue to improve

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reporting continued strong progress in reducing waiting times for driving test invitations, as part of its ongoing Driving Test Action Plan. As of this week, the average national waiting time to receive a driving test invitation has fallen to 16.3 weeks, well ahead of...

RSA reports further progress in waiting times for driving tests

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has reported further progress under its Action Plan to reduce the waiting times for driving tests. As of 14 June 2025, the average national waiting time for a driving test stands at 18.4 weeks, significantly down from a high of 27 weeks at the end...

RSA urges road users to be aware of sun glare

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging all road users to be aware of the dangers posed by sun glare during sunny clear weather. Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily blinded or dazzled by the intensity and brightness of the sun. As clear, sunny conditions continue and high...

New formula for determining operator risk status

As previously reported on HGVIreland.com the European Union has introduced a new formula for determining operator risk status. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has adopted this system, replacing the Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI). The EU has introduced a common formula for determining the risk status of operators via...

Drivers urged not to drink and drive this Bank Holiday Weekend

Ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports at the Department of Transport, Séan Canney, are urging all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol....

RSA launches action plan to cut driving test waiting times

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing driving test waiting times nationwide. The Government has tasked the RSA with reducing this to the target of 10 weeks. The plan announced today sets out clear actions to bring the average waiting time down...

New RSA report highlights safety challenges for cyclists

As Bike Week 2025 draws to a close, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is highlighting the safety challenges faced by cyclists on Irish roads with the publication of the Cyclist Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2020-2024. Based on Irish collision data, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the...

RSA urges road users to be aware of sun glare

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging all road users to be aware of the dangers posed by sun glare as the sunny clear weather is set to continue this week. Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily blinded or dazzled by the intensity and brightness of the sun....

Drivers urged to stay safe on the roads this Easter weekend

Drivers, including HGV drivers are being urged to stay safe on the roads, ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are urging drivers to support their efforts to keep all road users safe this Easter weekend – Many will be planning to gather...

Worrying trend emerges in Breathalyser Kiosks trials

New data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) reveals a worrying trend—nearly half (45%) of people who tested their alcohol levels at Flinebox breathalyser kiosks mistakenly believed they were under the legal limit. The findings come from an RSA pilot programme, which trialled Flinebox breathalyser kiosks at hospitality locations and...

Major update to Ireland’s medical fitness to drive guidelines

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and National Office for Traffic Medicine (NOTM) have launched a major update to Ireland’s medical fitness to drive guidelines, ensuring they reflect the latest medical research and best practices in road safety. The guidelines, Sláinte agus Tiomáint, provide critical guidance for healthcare professionals in...

Road Safety Campaign launched ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to every motorist to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Ahead of the national holiday, drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over...

RSA launches campaign exposing the dangers of speed on rural roads

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a powerful new advertising campaign highlighting the dangers of speed and complacency on rural roads. The campaign, supported by bereaved families, depicts how small increases in speed, often unnoticed by drivers familiar with a route, can have devastating consequences, particularly on rural roads...

Slower Speeds Safer Roads campaign supports road safety

Ministers O’Brien and Canney have launched the ‘Slower Speeds, Safer Roads’ information and awareness campaign, to highlight the forthcoming change in speed limits on rural local roads.

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Public urged to prioritise safety as historic storm poses severe threat

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging the public to take extreme caution as a Red Weather Warning has been issued for the unprecedented and life-threatening Storm Éowyn. This is not a typical weather event—it has the potential to be a significant and historic storm that poses a serious risk...