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Road Safety Archive
20 Dec 2016
Volkswagen working to reduce risk of road accidents
For nearly two decades Volkswagen accident research has been working closely alongside the engineers and developers at Volkswagen to sustainably reduce the risk of accidents,
15 Dec 2016
Continental Tyres urges motorists to switch their lights on in daylight
With the Winter Solstice falling next week on December 21, it means that daylight time starts to get slightly longer each day, however, Continental Tyres
02 Nov 2016
TyreSafe reminds drivers to check their tyres
TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation, is reminding drivers Don’t chance it – check it throughout the year. While the number of reported casualties caused
08 Oct 2016
Alcohol a factor in 29% of fatal motorcycle crashes
The fourth landmark Pre-Crash Report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that almost a third of motorcyclists involved in fatal collisions between 2008
23 Feb 2015
RSA issues weather warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extreme care when using the roads as Met Éireann has issued an orange
07 Nov 2014
Tyre care – Michelin urges irish motorists to be extra diligent
Tyre manufacturer Michelin is urging Irish motorists – north and south – to be extra diligent in ensuring that their tyres are properly inflated and
10 Jun 2015
Jaguar Land Rover researches pothole alert technology
Jaguar Land Rover is researching a new connected car technology that will allow a vehicle to identify the location and severity of potholes, broken drains
12 Apr 2016
British drivers choose digital radio over safety kit
Nearly four times as many British new car buyers choose connectivity gadgets over safety upgrades when specifying their vehicle, according to WhatCar?.
22 Mar 2016
Opportunity knocks following increase in Steering & Suspension failures
According to recent statistics released by the RAC motoring organisation, there has been a huge increase in the number of suspension and spring related breakdowns,
28 Apr 2016
RSA report highlights excessive speed as a factor in road deaths
A new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA), has revealed that between 2008 and 2012, 322 people died in collisions where excessive speed was
10 Mar 2016
ACEA develops develops articulated pedestrian dummy
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has joined forces with the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and test equipment providers to develop an articulated
27 Aug 2014
Parents and teachers encouraged to put road safety on the Back to School checklist
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Electric Ireland is urging parents, guardians and teachers to make road safety a priority as 13 children under the
07 Aug 2014
1 in 4 cars have defective brakes – survey shows
More than a quarter of cars in the UK have brakes that could fail without warning, according to a new report.
07 Aug 2014
1 in 4 young drivers have taken selfie while driving
From the World Cup-winning German football team, to Barack Obama, to the Pope, nearly everyone it seems has been caught up in the incredible rise
06 Aug 2014
Team PR Reilly offers Purgator windscreen cleaner offer
Team PR Reilly and windscreen cleaner specialist, Purgator is offering customers 500 litres of Purgator windscreen cleaner in one convenient tub!
06 Aug 2014
TRW demonstrates Emergency Steering Assist
TRW Automotive demonstrated its Emergency Steering Assist (ESA) system on a prototype vehicle at an event at the Hockenheimring recently. ESA helps support the driver
05 Aug 2014
1 in 10 break mobile phone rules
Research of mobile phone use by Irish drivers, carried out by motoring solutions specialists, easytrip, has revealed that a significant number of motorists are violating
05 Aug 2014
Rise in road fatalities mirrors last year’s carnage
A review of Ireland’s road safety performance in the first seven months of 2014 has been published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An
31 Jul 2014
Tyre labels yet to have effect – Dennigan
Labels that tell consumers about a tyre’s fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise levels have not worked – yet, the Irish Independent has reported
28 Jul 2014
How to optimise your tyres
Worn tyres with less than four millimetres tread depth increase the risk of aquaplaning. Correct tyre pressure prolongs durability, reduces fuel consumption and provides more