The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users, particularly drivers, to be aware of the dangers posed by ‘sun glare’ as Orange and Yellow weather warnings for high temperatures have been issued for the next few days.

Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun.

As clear, sunny conditions and high temperatures are forecast over the next number of days, the RSA is advising drivers to:

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are advised to:

With the rising temperatures, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has provided information regarding the impact of high temperatures on roads.

It said that road surface temperatures will rise significantly in the hot weather and surface dressed roads (tar and chips) will be prone to softening of the bitumen.

This will lead to bitumen slicks occurring on more minor or rural roads. Road users are advised to slow down and exercise caution when braking in such situations.