New EU Common Formula Risk Rating System
May 9, 2025
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...
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...
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...
With extreme low temperatures persisting and hazardous conditions such as frost, ice, fog and lying snow affecting roads nationwide, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is renewing its call for all road users, including HGV drivers to remain vigilant and exercise caution. Even treated surfaces can remain dangerous particularly as the...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is set to return to the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois from 17 – 19 September, 2024. The RSA’s stand at Europe’s leading agricultural trade exhibition will feature a host of informative and engaging activities to educate attendees on road safety.
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