The RSA issue an urgent appeal

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are issuing an urgent appeal to all road users to take greater care on the roads.  Following a recent spate of deaths on Irish roads, Sam Waide, CEO, Road Safety Authority said: “Our thoughts are with the families of those who have been killed.” He continued: “These deaths should serve …

Driving test backlog may be cleared in 4 months

Present driving and theory test waiting lists could be cleared within four months, Irish Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced.  Over 70,000 learner drivers are waiting for driving tests with a waiting-list of roughly 120,000 theory tests.  By the end of June, 29,000 of the theory tests will have been completed, 4000 of which …

RSA buckles up for annual Seatbelt Sheriff & Hi-Glo Silver Awards

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced the winners of this year’s ‘Seatbelt Sheriff’ and ‘Hi-Glo Silver’ Poster Competitions in an online ceremony, shared on RSA social media platforms. The ‘Seatbelt Sheriff’ and ‘Hi-Glo Silver’ road safety programmes encourage first and second class pupils to learn about road safety, teaching them the importance of buckling …

Drivers urged to slow down and #Love30

 The 6th Annual UN Global Road Safety Week begins today Monday 17 May and runs until Sunday 23 May. Supporting UN Global Road Safety Week the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, and the Department of Transport are calling on drivers to slow down especially in our cities, towns, and villages to protect vulnerable road …

The Road Back road safety campaign launched

An Garda Síochána and The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have launched a new road safety campaign calling on road users to be extra cautious and alert to others on the road. The appeal comes as traffic volumes increase following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions allowing inter-county travel to resume.