Road Safety Authority

Learner drivers to face new changes coming into effect in a matter of days

Irish learner drivers warned over major new rule change

‘Growing frustrations’ around lack of crossing at Nenagh college, Councillor says

‘Only a matter of time’ before accident outside Tipperary school

A study has been carried out on its practicality, which the RSA will be briefed on next month

Changes to driving test could be on the way following motorway crashes

More than 6,000 vehicles across four popular Hyundai models are affected

Motorists warned as new safety recall issued for thousands of cars

The new rules will come into effect from November 1

Irish motorists warned as major licence changes to come into effect

Seán Canney

Longer prison sentences for drivers convicted of driving wrong way – Canney

23 Children killed or seriously injured on Tipp roads in five years

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien

Tougher restrictions on e-scooters to go to Cabinet

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New RSA map shows fatality blackspots on Tipperary roads

'Keep a close eye': Over 9,000 fail to show for driving test as wait times reac...

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú said the figures in Clare and Tipperary are disappointing because they show that learner drivers are just not getting the message

More unaccompanied learner drivers being stopped by gardaí in Clare/Tipperary

Irish motorists warned of hefty fines if they don't disclose certain 'serious' i...

'No excuses' - Irish drivers urged to be responsible on roads ahead of Easter we...

Irish learner drivers warned over major rule change as over 1,000 driving tests ...

'Don't drink and drive' - Irish drivers urged to 'be responsible' over St Patric...

ALERT! Urgent warning given to Irish parents over hidden suffocation risk in car...

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'My wife never rode a bicycle again after our son was hit by a car in front of u...
A grief-striken father is close to tears on Liveline after he recalls the day his eight-year-old boy was tragically taken from him while cycling his bike. This comes after seven tragic deaths on Irish roads on the weekend last
Rachel Kavanagh

Scrambler ban within weeks, Darragh O’Brien says

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'My arm was still in the car'- Young man (30) warns other to never ever drink an...

Learner drivers warned that tests may not happen as testers prepare to strike next week

Learner drivers warned that tests may not happen as testers prepare to strike ne...

57 killed or seriously injured in scrambler crashes in five years, figures show

Three images from the interior of a van stopped by the Offaly Roads Policing Unit (Picture: An Garda Siochana Laois/Offaly)

Nobody wearing seat belts in 'death trap' van, Tullamore Circuit Court hears

Gardaí and RSA to host one-day road safety course for Tipperary sixth year stude...

According to the provisional figures, 190 people died on Irish roads last year in 179 separate incidents

'Devastating year' - Major concerns over surge in deaths of vulnerable road user...

Driver going at 118 km/h in 50 zone detected on National Slowdown Day

Warning for drivers as Met Eireann issues orange rain alert

'No Garda wants to be calling to your family's door' - Stark warning to Irish drivers

'No Garda wants to be calling to your family's door' - Stark warning to Irish dr...

Parents urged not to buy e-scooters for children under 16 for Christmas Staff reporter

NCT testers warn of hidden danger as this defect causes more than 200,000 test f...

‘An unnecessary fail’: NCT warns of simple trick that can prevent an automatic f...

Gardaí say unlicensed drivers are putting passengers and other road users at serious risk following detection at Dublin checkpoint

SEIZED! Bus driver stopped in Dublin faces court date for not having 'correct li...

'Don’t keep other drivers in the dark!’ NCT warns of dangers of a blown bulb

The NCT warned of "terrifying hidden danger" most drivers would not notice

'Most drivers wouldn't spot this' - NCT testers find terrifying hidden danger un...

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'Condemned': Court date for driver of heavy goods vehicle with dangerous issues

Registered owners can apply for replacement NCT certificates and NCT reports for a fee €15.50

Little-known NCT trick to get a 'duplicate' if Irish motorists lose valuable doc...

The NCT published a photo of an eight-year-old car with a completely rusted underside.

‘NCT only a cod of a job’ says driver in response to new ‘safety hazard’

It is an offence to hold a mobile phone in your hand or support it with another part of your body

'Landed deep in it': Consequences for tractor driver caught using phone while pu...

RSA say 'significant strides' being made as driving test times drop

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Driver ‘shocked’ as NCT testers show them potentially fatal issue found on car

OPINION: 'This ad still haunts me but it should be back on TV and social media'

OPINION: 'I'm sick of Ireland's drink-driving attitude - bring back this old ad'

OPINION: 'This ad still haunts me but it should be back on TV and social media'

OPINION: 'This ad still haunts me but it should be back on TV and social media'

NCT testers in warning over discovery in car that could have led to tragedy

NCT testers in warning over discovery in car that could have led to tragedy

Gardai say the vehicle which was stopped on the M8 was not taxed, had 'excessively tinted' windows and a 'non-conforming' licence plate

'Dangerously defective': Motorists warned as gardai stop and seize car on busy ...

'It's what's underneath that matters' - NCT warns Irish drivers about major fail...

The HGV was detained and is pending further tests to be carried out by the Road Safety Authority

Gardaí seize truck with multiple defects in Cavan after driver caught breaking s...

Motorists to face fines and penalty points in new plan to combat misuse at level...

'Danger to public safety': Gardaí seize van with bald tyres and green diesel in ...

The RSA Check it Fits Service will be at McNally Motors Toyota in Longford on Wednesday, August 9.

ALERT: Irish parents hit with major child car seat warning amid safety fears

Tractors often 'driven by young lads' should be banned from Irish motorways

Farmers and truckers in war of words over call for tractor ban on Irish motorway...

Tractors often 'driven by young lads' should be banned from Irish motorways

Tractors often 'driven by young lads' should be banned from Irish motorways

Gardaí in Cork were kept busy when monitoring the roads this past weekend

Intoxicated driver also arrested for speeding was found with cannabis in the veh...

Minister slams 'unacceptable' wait times for driving test as Irish learners wait...

Irish motorists given stark warning of 'temporary blindness' amid soaring temper...

NCT testers left horrified by what they found under car at Irish test centre

NCT testers left horrified by what they found under car at Irish test centre

Drivers warned these 'bad habits' could land them fine and penalty points

Drivers warned these 'bad habits' could land them fine and penalty points

The new Portlaoise Plaza at Junction 17 on the M7 which is due to open this week. Pic: Alf Harvey

Laois court hears of ‘extraordinary’ foreign licence penalty points system

Gardai are conducting a special roads policing operation with support from the Road Safety Authority

ALERT: Hundreds of motorists caught speeding across Ireland during bank-holiday ...

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