Road Safety Archive
26 Nov 2012
Increase in numbers using mobile phones and texting while driving
More than one in three motorists openly admit to using their mobile phones, while driving a new survey has revealed. The numbers of Irish motorists using their mobile phones while driving has increased by three per cent year on year to 36 per cent in 2012.
26 Nov 2012
Drug driving a growing danger on our roads
The Western Region Drugs Task Force has joined forces with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána to put out a warning to drivers this Christmas to stay off the roads if they are under the influence of either drugs or alcohol.
15 Nov 2012
Over half of Irish drivers unprepared car break downs
Almost six out of 10 Irish drivers are unprepared should their car break down with basic recommended car emergency items such as first aid kits, jump leads and tow ropes nowhere to be found.
07 Nov 2012
Mother Nature’s trickiest winter driving conditions
Ground frost, wet leaves and a blindingly low sun in that order have been identified as the natural occurrences most likely to cause drivers to be involved in a near miss or a collision during winter according to a new study carried out by AA Motor Insurance.
25 Oct 2012
Turning back time on clocking
The end of October marks the end of British Summer Time and, as we turn the clocks back, used vehicle history expert,HPI, reminds used car buyers to watch out for unscrupulous sellers turning the clocks back on their mileage readings. Known as ‘clocking’, this not only adds significant value to a vehicle, but it could
23 Oct 2012
Road safety group back Lighter Later campaign
As the issue of changing the clocks falls to the bottom of the political agenda, GEM Motoring Assist, road safety and breakdown cover company in the UK, continues to support the initiative through its backing of Lighter Later, a campaign for the introduction of lighter evenings throughout the year.
22 Oct 2012
Working together to prevent workplace accidents
The Health & Safety Authority is urging managers and employees to work together to prevent workplace accidents as the European Week for Safety and Health gets underway.
18 Oct 2012
Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today announced the call for entries to their annual ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards.
08 Oct 2012
Lecture focuses on medical fitness to drive
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today, Monday 8 October, held its third Annual Academic Road Safety Lecture, marking the first day of ‘Irish Road Safety Week’ which runs until Sunday 14 October.
08 Oct 2012
ITIA points out dangers of part worn tyres
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is highlighting the danger of buying second-hand tyres. In a detailed test carried out, it was found that 51 percent of second-hand tyres tested were deemed “dangerous or not fit for purpose”.