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Eight per cent of drivers killed were driving for work – analysis shows

Analysis of road traffic collision date conducted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that between 2018 and 2022 eight per cent of drivers killed and 12 per cent of drivers seriously injured were driving for work.

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Road safety alert for rain and wind

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads from today Tuesday 31 October until Thursday 2 November as Met Eireann has issued a weather advisory, with flooding likely in places.

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Pay attention to pedestrians this Bank Holiday Weekend

Minister Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging road users to pay particular attention to pedestrians this October Bank Holiday Weekend, as a new analysis of road traffic collision data shows a steep rise in pedestrian fatalities over the past two years.

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RSA warns of dangers of driver fatigue

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning all road users of the dangers of driver fatigue.

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Study shows higher numbers of serious injuries from road traffic collisions

New research presented by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) at the RSA’s Annual Conference shows significantly higher numbers of serious injuries from road traffic collisions. The number of road users admitted to hospital (2014-2021) as in-patients in Ireland following a road traffic collision is significantly higher (15,677) than the number...

Irish Road Safety Week on horizon

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is hosting a number of events for Irish Road Safety Week which takes place from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October. The RSA is encouraging people to support Irish Road Safety Week and get involved with events in their local communities.

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RSA issues Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads this evening and up until Friday evening as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow WeatherWarnings for persistent and heavy rain.

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Who was Mary Ward? road safety campaign

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched the “Who was Mary Ward? Vision Zero” campaign which calls on the public to work together so we see our last road death in Ireland. The RSA, alongside government partners participating in Vision Zero and road safety advocates, are asking all road...

Orange Alert for Widespread Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads as Met Éireann has issued Orange weather warnings for Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods from 1pm to 6pm today Tuesday 20 June.

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RSA’s Seatbelt Sheriff saddles up to deliver awards

The Road Safety Authority has announced the winners of its annual Seatbelt Sheriff Awards which celebrate the dedication and creative ideas of primary school children to keep themselves, their friends and their loved ones safe on our roads.

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Pass Wide and Slow When Meeting Horse Riders and other Vulnerable Road Users

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), and An Garda Síochána (AGS) have teamed up with Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to produce a series of videos to inform motorists how to share the roads safely with horse riders.

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RSA warns drivers on dangers of using mobile phone when driving

The Road Safety Authority RSA is warning drivers, including HGV drivers of the dangers of using their mobile phone when driving.

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Professional Cyclist Imogen Cotter Launches new safety campaign

Professional Cyclist, Imogen Cotter, who was seriously injured in a head on collision in January 2022, is calling on motorists to slow down and share the roads safely with people cycling as part of a new safety campaign being led by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Škoda Ireland.

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Road users get UK Emergency Alert advice

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users who may be travelling in border counties to be aware of a new UK Emergency Alert system. The new system will send a test ‘alert’ message to all mobile phones and devices across Britain and Northern Ireland on the afternoon...

Road safety appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are issuing a road safety appeal to all road users ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

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