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# Drivers

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Drivers urged to slow down this Christmas as minister says no family wants to get that knock on the door
There has been a rise in road deaths, with 171 losing their lives so far this year.
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Thu 4:44 PM
This year
2023
Tolls to increase across the country as TII insists rises are necessary to improve road network
A report by
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
Nine tolls will increase in price between 10c and 30c today across the country.
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Jul 1st 2023, 12:05 AM
Ireland is switching to E10 petrol - what does this mean for drivers?
Concerns have been raised about the switchover resulting in additional maintenance to older cars.
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May 7th 2023, 7:00 AM
All time
'We've lost the equivalent of a month's worth of lives in two days': RSA issues safety warning
Seven people died on roads in the Republic and Northern Ireland today and yesterday.
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Dec 28th 2021, 2:30 PM
'This is their team' - Casey and Coombes lead the way for Munster progress
Johann van Graan’s side host the Stormers at Thomond Park tonight.
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Oct 2nd 2021, 10:05 AM
Ten months added to expiry date on driving licences
The extension will apply to driving licences expiring from 1 July to 31 October 2021.
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Jul 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM
Nearly 1,000 drivers caught breaking the speed limit during national 'Slow Down Day'
Over a 24-hour period,150,605 vehicles were checked.
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Mar 27th 2021, 12:22 PM
Government confirms further extension to expiry dates of driving licences
A letter will be sent to every customer who is entitled to an extension.
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Feb 24th 2021, 7:45 AM
Here's how the RSA's driving services and NCT services are affected under Level 5
Driver theory tests are being suspended for a period of six weeks.
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Oct 21st 2020, 9:30 PM
Workers who walk or cycle to work less likely to be in receipt of illness benefit, new figures show
Those on lower salaries were also more likely to be in receipt of illness benefit.
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Sep 9th 2020, 4:16 PM
Drivers urged to slow down as more cyclists and pedestrians are on the roads
Roads around Ireland are getting busier as Covid-19 restrictions start to ease.
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Jun 10th 2020, 11:41 AM
Concerns remain about safety of Bus Eireann drivers as they demand screens on all buses
The company said it is rolling out face visors to drivers this week as an interim measure.
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Apr 14th 2020, 12:05 AM
Relaxation of HGV driving and resting time rules to allow flow of essential goods during crisis
Drivers will now be entitled to drive a maximum 56 hours in each consecutive week until further notice.
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Mar 18th 2020, 6:51 PM
Drivers who don't pay fines shouldn't be able to renew motor tax, says Courts Service
The Courts Service has called for the further reform of the court fines system.
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Jan 2nd 2020, 12:24 PM
'I am not privy to the plot': Shane Ross doesn't anticipate 'going to war' over new speeding laws
Under the new system, drivers who speed excessively will be hit with heavier penalties.
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Nov 25th 2019, 5:10 PM
Gardaí confirm they have launched 'comprehensive' probe into ghost insurance brokers
Customers are urged to check that their broker is registered before taking out insurance.
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Nov 21st 2019, 9:05 PM
Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested and released after chaining themselves to gates of Leinster House
Dozens of gardaí formed a human chain around protestors as their locks were cut off the gate looking onto Merrion Square.
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Oct 11th 2019, 9:34 AM
'They're taking 2c off us that they don't need': Drivers paying levy on petrol that is no longer needed, committee hears
The levy has been paid on petrol, oil and diesel since 1996.
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Oct 11th 2019, 6:10 AM
Recruitment under way for new drivers as routes switch to Go-Ahead buses
Successful applicants will receive training and their pay package will be €32,000 per year.
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Apr 5th 2019, 2:04 PM
RSA tells those living in Ireland with a UK drivers licence: 'Better to be safe than sorry, swap your licence now'
In the event of a no-deal Brexit the driving licence of a UK licence holder living in Ireland will no longer be recognised.
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Mar 21st 2019, 6:00 AM
Department asks Europe to set a date for when motorists travelling to Northern Ireland will not need green cards
The government is working on a bilateral arrangement between the EU and the UK, but that has yet to be agreed.
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Mar 6th 2019, 6:00 PM
One million Green Card forms sent to motor insurance providers in case there's a no-deal Brexit
Drivers who think they may need a card have been advised to apply one month in advance.
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Feb 27th 2019, 10:20 PM
Drivers who put cyclists at risk to be targeted, but it won't be mandatory to wear high-vis while on your bike
Government plans to build on existing rules that govern cycling and driving rules.
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Jan 13th 2019, 7:00 AM
From midnight, it's illegal for car owners to let unaccompanied learners drive their vehicle
“Unaccompanied learner driving is illegal and it is dangerous,” Minister Shane Ross said today.
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Dec 21st 2018, 12:00 PM
Details revealed of how drivers face higher fines and penalty points the more they break the speed limit
A graduated penalty system for speeding will be introduced where the speed limit is exceeded by 30kph.
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Dec 11th 2018, 6:02 PM
Traffic lights that take longer to change could reduce older pedestrian road deaths
An RSA lecture today heard pedestrian risk increases with age.
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Oct 1st 2018, 2:22 PM
The Green Party want more 'kiss and ride' zones around the country (but it's not what you think)
‘Kiss and ride’ zones are designed to allow drivers to stop and drop off or pick up people for a maximum of a few minutes.
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Sep 14th 2018, 9:22 PM
Poll: Do you think drivers who park on cycle lanes should get penalty points?
Is it time to get tough on motorists who block cycle lanes?
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Aug 14th 2018, 9:00 PM
Drunk driver caught doing more than 100 mph, driving (repeatedly) wrong way around roundabout
Some drivers have been acting the eejit and then some over the bank holiday.
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Jun 4th 2018, 7:23 PM
Justice minister says he plans to abolish court poor box payments
Charlie Flanagan says it is no longer fit for purpose.
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Apr 2nd 2018, 4:25 PM
All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash
eCall is a new life-saving technology which will be fitted to all new cars from today.
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Mar 31st 2018, 6:01 AM
Drivers will soon have to observe a minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists
The new law will require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads with a speed limit under 50 km/h.
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Feb 28th 2018, 2:29 PM
Gardaí warn of increase in minor collisions as they advise people to stay home if possible
The force’s senior officer for roads policing said elderly pedestrians are at particular risk during this severe weather.
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Feb 28th 2018, 12:46 PM
Car owners who allow unaccompanied learner drivers to use their vehicle to face prosecution
Allowing someone who does not have a licence drive your car will also be an offence.
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Feb 13th 2018, 6:52 PM
Drivers warned of 'sudden hailstone showers' ahead of severe weather forecast
Met Eireann have issued several wind and snow-ice warnings for this afternoon.
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Jan 31st 2018, 11:59 AM
Gardaí warn that taxi hailing apps are being used to lure drivers to robberies
A driver was robbed at gunpoint on New Year’s Eve.
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Jan 4th 2018, 6:10 AM
County breakdown of 582,738 penalty points on driving licences
The majority of drivers had three penalty points (400,502), while 59,404 had six points and 42,700 had two.
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Dec 28th 2017, 6:00 AM
From being overcharged to the car 'smelling like a zoo': Why people complain about taxis
The National Transport Authority receives around 1,000 complaints about taxis every year.
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Dec 24th 2017, 6:30 AM
Gardaí tell people to 'gift a lift' this Christmas as drink driving arrests increase
Road deaths are down this year, but gardaí said they will not be complacent in the run up to Christmas.
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Nov 30th 2017, 2:23 PM
Heading home on the M4? Long delays anticipated due to flooding
Drivers are being told to delay their journey, use public transport or take alternative routes this evening.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 5:46 PM
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