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Road Safety

Last week
13th April 2025 - 19th April 2025
Family of nine-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run ask DPP to appeal driver's sentence
Public urged to take care on roads when out and about this Easter weekend
This month
April 2025
RSA data from breathalyser kiosks shows almost half of people underestimate alcohol levels
Hauliers warn they are witnessing an 'epidemic' of mobile phone use on the roads
Last month
March 2025
Loophole allowing drivers to receive 24-hour driving bans instead of penalty points to close
There's a new type of zebra crossing coming to some Dublin streets
Know your driver number? You'll need it in future for new and renewed car insurance policies
This year
2025
Five-year-old boy dies after being hit by car in Laois
Man dies after car crashes in hotel car park in Co Limerick
Four killed and more than 2,200 drivers caught speeding by gardaí over Bank Holiday weekend
Family and friends of hit and run victim Joe Drennan to hold vigil to protest killer's sentence
Irish bishop decries road safety 'failures' ahead of 'blessing of the roads' ceremony
Sixteen hit-and-run incidents on Irish roads since November
Five people died across four of these incidents.
Last year
2024
Senior garda: 'If you crash while under the influence, what does that say about you as a person?'
Over 2,200 drivers caught speeding in one week as gardaí ramp up Christmas road safety campaign
RSA to hike fees for the NCT and driving licences in the new year
Over 130 arrested for drink or drug-driving this week as part of Christmas road safety campaign
One in 10 admit drink driving this year as Christmas road safety drive launched
Opinion: If we are to meet climate targets and improve road safety, gas guzzlers have got to go
Dr Catherine Conlon
Driver found travelling at 167km/h in an 80km/h zone in Meath
RSA should be strengthened not disbanded, says father who lost teen daughter in road crash
Plan to disband RSA will be brought forward before election
Minister of State James Lawless says the Road Safety Authority needs to be split in two.
Proposals on the RSA could go to cabinet as early as next week.
Fianna Fáil is likely to go into the election seeking a dedicated transport police force.
Lawless wants legislation to allow cameras to catch people using their phones at the wheel.
'Bring back buttons': Car safety watchdog warns of risk from distracting dashboard touchscreens
Road safety classes launched for transition year students to help them ‘become safer road users’
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes convicted of dangerous driving and disqualified for two years
He has also been returned to court for consideration of whether a suspended prison sentence for violent disorder should be activated.
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes convicted of dangerous driving and disqualified for two years
Dublin's traffic lights to get new tweaks reminding drivers to give priority to cyclists
Road safety group criticises 14% drop in number of motoring fines issued over past three years
Woman charged with dangerous driving causing death of woman in February crash near Glanmire
Road Safety Authority could lose responsibility for NCTs and driver tests, minister says
Drivers urged to take extra care this summer with more tractors and machinery on the roads
Speed limit of 60 km/h on local roads to be introduced in November
Well-known GAA star arrested for dangerous driving and set to appear before court
A man has died in a two car collision in County Louth
Community 'heartbroken beyond words' as mother and daughter named following Mayo crash
'I am gobsmacked': TD critical after Road Safety Authority reveals it has no road safety engineers on staff
Tourist who died in crash on 'confusing' Kilkenny road didn't know she was in two-way traffic
A senior roads unit policing garda said conversations were ongoing about the need to change the road for years.
RSA survey finds that seatbelt use by drivers and front-seat passengers declined last year
Public transport: 'The feeling is that those with money to spend will only come to town by car'
Andrea Horan
Taoiseach to meet Irish flying doctors who have raised concerns over ambulance service