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...
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.
...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...
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...
With extreme low temperatures and multi-hazardous conditions expected, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging all road users to be prepared, exercise caution and stay informed.
...The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is currently surveying bus and truck drivers who hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
...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.
...More than one in 10 fatal road collisions involved a heavy goods vehicle, researched presented by the Road Safety Authority has shown.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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...
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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