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

Gardaí detected several speeding motorists

Shock as motorist in Kildare driving at over twice the speed limit

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

As temperatures rise this week, parents and pet owners are being urged not to leave animals or children in hot cars.

Kildare drivers warned not to leave children or pets in cars

Prevalence of poorly fitted car seats raised by RSA following Kildare events

Prevalence of poorly fitted car seats raised following Kildare events

RSA service in Kildare highlights prevalence of poorly fitted car seats

RSA service in Kildare highlights frequency of poorly fitted car seats

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien

Tougher restrictions on e-scooters to go to Cabinet

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Plans mooted for driving test centre for this Kildare town

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'Ban driving tests from areas in Kildare with double yellow lines'

Photo courtesy of An Garda Síochána Kildare

Three vehicles impounded at garda checkpoint in North Kildare

New RSA map highlights worrying rate of Kildare road deaths and injuries

New RSA map shows worrying rate of Kildare road deaths and injuries

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

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...
A Garda Road Safety Campaign will be in place from Thursday morning until Tuesday morning
Lili Lonergan

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

'There are no words- Heartbroken parents of young girl killed in hit-and-run spe...

'Take extra care on the roads': Kildare County Council urges public to make safe travel choices for St Patrick's Day 2026. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

'Take extra care on the roads': Kildare County Council urges public to make safe...

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

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RSA's free Check it Fits service returns to Kildare

Image via An Garda Síochána Kildare's Facebook page

10 vehicles and four fake driving licences seized at garda checkpoints in Kildar...

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

Image via An Garda Síochána Kildare's Facebook page

10 vehicles and four fake driving licences seized at garda checkpoints in Kildar...

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'My wife never rode a bicycle again after our son was hit by a car in front of u...

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...
James Murtagh has shared his story with RTE to warn other people to never drink and drive after horror car crash in 2018
Rachel Kavanagh

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

Naas Roads Policing Unit conducts multi-agency checkpoint at Monasterevin, Kilda...

Naas Roads Policing Unit conducts multi-agency checkpoint at Monasterevin, Kilda...

'I am disgusted' - Kildare mother calls out man who gave learner driver daughter abuse

'I am disgusted' - Kildare mother calls out man who gave learner driver daughter...

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

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...

The road works will take place from Thursday the 19th of August till Wednesday the 4th of September

Wicklow's long awaited N81 safety upgrades could begin before 2030

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19,837 learner drivers on the roads in Kildare is a 'crisis'

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

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...

RSA urges people to put road safety first as children return to school in Kildar...

'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...

Images via An Garda Síochána Kilkenny

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

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’

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’

Driving test delays in Kildare lambasted by local activist. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Driving test delays in Kildare lambasted by local activist

Road Safety Authority confirms waiting time for tests has halved in three months. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Road Safety Authority confirms waiting time for tests has halved in three months

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Road Safety Authority's free 'Check it Fits' service coming to two Kildare towns

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

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