The Latest Breaking News from Road Safety Authority

Road safety experts call for 20km/h speed limit, footpath ban and larger wheels for e-scooters

The European Transport Safety Council – whose members include the Road Safety Authority in Ireland – has also proposed a ban on e-scooters carrying passengers

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Over 117,000 Dublin drivers have penalty points on their licence

Data from the Road Safety Authority shows 547,190 drivers around the country had penalty points heading into December

Dublin Live · Jan 2, 2023

Tears of joy and laughter as thousands return home for Christmas

Dublin Airport Authority said a total of 45,000 touched down arrived in what was the busiest day in the lead up to Christmas

Dublin Live · Dec 24, 2022

Gardaí to be out in force this Christmas with new roadside drug tests that work like antigen test

The device can test for a greater range of drugs at the roadside

Irish Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

NCT worker slams 'mayhem' at centres as staff struggle with backlog

Staff are working around the clock due to high demand for NCT checks

Dublin Live · Nov 24, 2022

Women paying €500 a year more than they need to for car insurance - here's what to do

Men have a slightly higher pass rate than women, with 57% of men passing their driving test in 2020 compared to 52% of women, Road Safety Authority (RSA) figures for 2020 show

Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

RSA issue advice on how to stay safe while travelling in weather warnings as Ireland to see horrific conditions

Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow from 10pm tonight, while a Status Yellow Rainfall warning has been issued for Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath and Monaghan

Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

Gardai hand eight drivers fines for same offence in Dublin City Centre

The penalty for using your phone while driving is a fixed charge of €60, and 3 penalty points

Irish Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Gardai warn of little change to cars that many think isn't illegal as driver arrested

The reminder comes after a driver was pulled over in Tipperary for having their windows ‘tinted to an extreme degree’

Irish Mirror · Sep 11, 2022

Gardai show locations of checkpoints and speed vans in warning to motorists

Official social media accounts will continue to update the public on checkpoints and major checkpoints across the weekend in a bit to deter more loss of life.

Irish Mirror · Jul 30, 2022