Driving

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Continued disregard for speed limits is 'irresponsible and dangerous', gardaí say

Continued disregard for speed limits is 'irresponsible and dangerous', gardaí say

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

One driver in Co Donegal was detected doing 156km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on the N15 Drumrat
Almost one in 10 drivers seen using their phone while driving, study finds

Almost one in 10 drivers seen using their phone while driving, study finds

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

The RSA has called for driver distraction to be 'stigmatised, not normalised'
Over half of motorists always obey speed limits - survey

Over half of motorists always obey speed limits - survey

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The survey from The AA garnered responses from over 2,600 respondents and uncovered some trends in driving behaviour and etiquette on Irish roads.
Conor McGregor gets two-year ban and narrowly avoids jail for 'appalling' dangerous driving

Conor McGregor gets two-year ban and narrowly avoids jail for 'appalling' dangerous driving

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

The MMA star asked, "Are you taking the piss?" when a garda who drove at 160 km/h to catch him eventually asked him to step out of his Bentley Continental GT convertible
‘Substantial increase’ in number of speed and safety cameras on Irish roads

‘Substantial increase’ in number of speed and safety cameras on Irish roads

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The Garda Commissioner has pledged to crack down on the number of drivers who speed.
Drivers to be prevented from continually renewing provisional licences

Drivers to be prevented from continually renewing provisional licences

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

The issue of drivers constantly renewing their learner permits is to be addressed once the testing backlog is cleared
Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Gardaí said they put in place an extensive road policing operation from last Thursday until Tuesday morning.
More than 900 motorists caught speeding on National Slow Down Day

More than 900 motorists caught speeding on National Slow Down Day

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Three drivers were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving on National Slow Down Day
Trend of road fatalities is not falling, says Justice Minister

Trend of road fatalities is not falling, says Justice Minister

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Helen McEntee said the number of people killed in road crashes since the beginning of the year is ‘far too high’.
As Met Éireann warns of icy conditions – how to stay safe on the road this winter

As Met Éireann warns of icy conditions – how to stay safe on the road this winter

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Weather warnings mean motorists should take extra care on the roads.

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