Road safety

Drivers found to have travelled between two points on a road too quickly to receive three penalty points and fine of up to €160

Man (24) died in single-vehicle collision between Bantry and Ballydehob while second man (20s) was killed near Dunmore

Collision between car and van occurred on Kingscourt Road at about 5pm

Road Safety Authority urges avoidance of phone use as 324 drivers killed on Irish roads over the last five years

The paradox of driving is that its perceived simplicity makes it dangerous. We believe we can handle additional tasks. Unfortunately, forensic investigations after road fatalities suggest otherwise

Lack of footpaths at Crumlin National School in rural Ireland highlight challenge of getting more pupils to walk or cycle from home

Road safety group claims the problem of rising waiting lists difficult to address until no-shows tackled

Budget 2025: Eamon Ryan favours investing in metropolitan rail in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford

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Highest alcohol level found in blood in 2023 was 439mg/100ml - almost nine times over the legal limit

Figures also show increases in detections for intoxicated driving, mobile phone-use, unaccompanied learner drivers and uninsured motorists

New Garda patrols in trucks aim to catch drivers breaking road traffic laws by shielding phones

Twelve road fatalities recorded among under-16s last year as well as 48 in 16-to-26 age group

Donna McDermott (30s) was killed and her mother Mary was injured in a collision at Quigley’s Point, Donegal, last week

Another person, a man, suffered non-life threatening injuries in Rathfarnham incident

Donna McDermott (30s) was a back seat passenger in one of two cars involved in collision

Dublin Bus chief says early indications from new transport scheme are ‘very positive’

National Slow Down Day runs from 7am today and comes amid rising road deaths over recent years

Josh McGleenan (19) faces three charges of causing death by dangerous driving, excess speed and using a mobile phone while driving

Aisling Moore (46) and her daughter Abbigael Tournié Moore (8) died following a collision at Callow between Foxford and Swinford in Co Mayo

Kate Wibbe was on her way to work when the three-vehicle collision occurred

Collision involving car, van and truck happened on N25 at Barntown early on Tuesday morning

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Man pronounced dead at the scene after single-vehicle crash in Kilnashee

Amendment to Road Traffic Act would allow gardaí instant access on whether motorist disqualified, uninsured or carrying penalty points

The two-vehicle incident occurred on the N59 in Newport on Thursday afternoon

Almost two-thirds fail at one Dublin centre while more than two-thirds pass at a location in Kilkenny

Road Safety Authority figures show a wide variation in pass rates across the country

Motorist on Seapoint Promenade in Co Galway was recorded driving at 105km/h in a 50km/h zone

Javier Salazar (40) found guilty of causing death of Derek Kernan (62) by dangerous driving

Court told MMA fighter jumped a red light, sped in and out of traffic and almost caused a collision in March 2022

Junior minister for road safety James Lawless makes plea and highlights concerns around drink- and drug-driving

Helen Carter (64), from Blackwater, has been unable to work since 2020 incident and still feels effects through PTSD and hand issues

Majority of five-judge panel agreed that court bound by a 2014 ‘letter of the law’ decision

Judges impose 20 year disqualification on Brian Kelly (43) over Co Laois incident in which Claire Hennessy died

Road Safety Authority argues it should be left to council officials to decide if and when it is necessary to cut back hedges and verges

It comes as work is ongoing on review of agency which has been under pressure amid rising numbers of deaths on Irish roads

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Collision happened early on Sunday morning on the R166 at Annagassan near Dunleer

Road Safety Authority chairwoman describes spike in fatalities as ‘heartbreaking’ as death toll reaches 102 so far this year