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New trucks must be fitted with advanced safety systems

New trucks, vans and cars manufactured in Europe, after July 5 must be fitted with a range of of advanced safety systems, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed. The move comes with the implementation of an EU regulation which aims to significantly reduce deaths and serious injuries on roads...

RSA launches new campaign aimed at dangerous driving behaviours

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of dangerous driving behaviours on Irish roads.

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RSA urges drivers and passenger to belt up

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging drivers and passengers to always wear a seat belt on every journey. The call comes as research from the RSA found that seatbelt wearing rates decreased among drivers and front seat passengers between 2022 and 2023.

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Summer has higher proportion of motorcyclist deaths and serious injuries

Ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are reminding all road users to share the roads safely, as the high-risk summer period commences for motorcyclists.

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RSA launches high-profile E-scooter campaign

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is today launching a high-profile campaign aimed at educating the public about the use of e-scooters.

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RSA Urges Road Users to Be Aware of Sun Glare

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users, particularly drivers, to be aware of the dangers posed by sun glare over the weekend.

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RSA says its Time to Talk

Ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is appealing to road users to consider the devastating consequences of dangerous driving habits in its new campaign “Time to Talk”.

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Slow down this Easter

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are calling on motorists to slow down and keep a safe distance from other road users this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

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St Patrick’s Bank Holiday road safety appeal

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to the public to use the roads with care over the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. This appeal comes against the backdrop of high numbers of road fatalities in 2024.

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Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads Wednesday and Thursday as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for persistent and heavy rain.

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Call on landowners to cut hedgerows to prevent potential road safety hazards

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on land-owners to cut their hedgerows before the March 1 deadline, to ensure they are not causing a potentially serious road safety hazard.

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Road Deaths in 2023 Increase by 19%

Provisional road traffic collision figures show that the number of road deaths in 2023 increased by 19% compared to 2022.

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RSA champions 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is championing a new campaign for 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas.

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Christmas Road Safety Campaign Launched

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, and the Department of Transport and Department of Justice are together urging road users to act responsibly and safely when using the roads throughout the Christmas and New Year period. The call was made at the launch of a new road safety...

Weather Warning for Ice

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a yellow warning for cold temperatures and with icy patches for the following counties from Wednesday evening, 29 November: Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim,...