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RSA launches professional driver survey

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is currently surveying bus and truck drivers who hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

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Range of advanced safety systems now mandatory

New trucks, vans and cars manufactured in Europe, since 5th July must be fitted with a range of of advanced safety systems, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed.

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HGVs involved in more than one in 10 road fatalities

More than one in 10 fatal road collisions involved a heavy goods vehicle, researched presented by the Road Safety Authority has shown.

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Road Safety Authority returns to National Ploughing Championships

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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Drivers urged to put away their mobile devices  

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are urging drivers to slow down and put away their mobile devices in advance of the coming Bank Holiday Weekend.

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Farmers and motorists urged to share the road safely

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are appealing to motorists to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases during the summer season.

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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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