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Changes on the horizon for learner drivers with new regulations

Rural Life

10 days ago

Changes on the horizon for learner drivers with new regulations

Learner drivers will need to have taken a driving test within the previous two years to renew a third or fourth learner permit.

RSA urges motorists to 'get winter ready'

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

RSA urges motorists to 'get winter ready'

With colder, wetter weather on the way, the RSA is reminding drivers that "keeping vehicles roadworthy is vital for safety."

10.5% of motorists fail NCT due to tyre condition

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

10.5% of motorists fail NCT due to tyre condition

New data shows that 182,160 or 10.5% of motorists failed their National Car Test (NCT) due to tyre condition in the past 12 months.

Road safety caution advised amid weather warnings

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Road safety caution advised amid weather warnings

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over...

RSA calls for nominations for Road Safety Awards 2025

Rural Life

2 months ago

RSA calls for nominations for Road Safety Awards 2025

The RSA is calling on the public to nominate individuals and groups for its Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards 2025.

Rural Life

2 months ago

RSA says driving test waiting time 'action plan' now delivered

The RSA has said that its action plan to deliver a reduction in waiting times for driving tests has now been delivered.

RSA says driving test waiting time 'action plan' now delivered

Rural Life

2 months ago

Road users near border should be aware of UK emergency alert system

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users who may be travelling in border counties...

Road users near border should be aware of UK emergency alert system

Rural Life

2 months ago

Garda operation to raise awareness about speeding across country

An Garda Síochána and the RSA will carry out a nationwide speed enforcement operation today (September 1) as part of National Slow Down Day.

Garda operation to raise awareness about speeding across country

Rural Life

3 months ago

RSA: Road safety a 'top priority' as children return to school

The RSA is issuing an appeal to motorists to make road safety a "top priority" as children across the country return to school.

RSA: Road safety a 'top priority' as children return to school

Agri-Business

3 months ago

FCI warns against introduction of tractor driving test

The FCI said that plans to introduce a tractor driving test is "not a suitable response to safety issues".

FCI warns against introduction of tractor driving test

Rural Life

3 months ago

RSA: Driving test waiting times dropped to 13.5 weeks

The RSA announced significant progress in reducing national driving test waiting times, surpassing its own mid-August target.

RSA: Driving test waiting times dropped to 13.5 weeks

Rural Life

4 months ago

Gardaí urge road users to take care over Bank Holiday weekend

An Garda Síochána and the RSA are appealing to all road users to take action and use the roads with care over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Gardaí urge road users to take care over Bank Holiday weekend

Rural Life

4 months ago

RSA: Average national waiting time for driving test now 14.1 weeks

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today (Thursday, July 31) reported another reduction in driving test waiting times.

RSA: Average national waiting time for driving test now 14.1 weeks

Rural Life

4 months ago

RSA calls for caution on roads amid weather warnings for rain

The RSA is calling on road users to exercise caution amid weather warnings for rain in eastern counties today.

RSA calls for caution on roads amid weather warnings for rain

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Hauliers claim RSA 'massaging' the driver testing figures

The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of massaging the driver testing figures by moving testers.

Hauliers claim RSA 'massaging' the driver testing figures

Rural Life

4 months ago

Driving test wait times continue to drop - RSA

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed a continued decline in national driving test waiting...

Driving test wait times continue to drop - RSA

Agri-Business

4 months ago

RSA warns about sun glare as high temperatures approach

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution on the roads this weekend...

RSA warns about sun glare as high temperatures approach

Rural Life

4 months ago

Gardaí stop tractor and fine driver over tinted windows

Gardaí in Co. Cavan stopped a tractor yesterday (Tuesday, July 8) due to the level of tinting on the windows on the vehicle.

Gardaí stop tractor and fine driver over tinted windows

Rural Life

4 months ago

Average national driving test waiting time now 16.3 weeks - RSA

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said the average national waiting time to get a driving test invitation has fallen to 16.3 weeks.

Average national driving test waiting time now 16.3 weeks - RSA

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Survey: 54% of drivers exceeded speed limit on 30km/h roads

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has released the findings of its latest 'Free Speed' survey, which...

Survey: 54% of drivers exceeded speed limit on 30km/h roads

Rural Life

5 months ago

RSA: Driving test waiting list below 18 weeks by end of June

The RSA has said today (June 19) that it has made progress under its action plan to reduce the waiting times for driving tests.

RSA: Driving test waiting list below 18 weeks by end of June

Rural Life

5 months ago

Gardaí stop 2 teenage tractor drivers who were 'both on mobile phones'

Two teenage, learner permit drivers have been stopped by Kilkenny RPU for using their mobile phone while driving a tractor.

Gardaí stop 2 teenage tractor drivers who were 'both on mobile phones'

Rural Life

5 months ago

RSA 'considering' driving test for working vehicles

The RSA is considering a mandatory training programme, and a driving test for new category W only learner permit applicants.

RSA 'considering' driving test for working vehicles

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