Preventing older driver casualties

Road safety and breakdown organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, is saying new measures are needed urgently to help keep older drivers safe on their journeys. The call follows a warning that car driver deaths in the 70 to 79 age group are expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next 20 years. GEM is …

Weather Warnings Issued for Storm Barra

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds and rain. An Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Tuesday and Tuesday night, due to Storm Barra. Southerly winds, later …

UK Festival of Road Safety

The programme for the Festival of Road Safety comprised an exciting mix of pre-recorded and live content, including keynote and fringe presentations, workshops and podcasts. The Festival of Road Safety first ran in November 2020 and was regarded a big success, with more than 10,000 visits to the Festival website. Following the cancellation of the …

Hail Shower Warning

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising drivers to be aware of the dangers posed by hailstones. The advice comes as Met Eireann has forecast wintery showers of hail over the coming days and into the weekend. Hail is a common occurrence in Ireland and that can lead to slippery and dangerous driving conditions. This …

Dense fog warning issued

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning motorists of the dangers posed by fog following a yellow weather warning from Met Éireann forecasting dense fog tonight and tomorrow morning across the south west of the country leading to hazardous conditions on the road.