Road Safety Authority

Learner drivers to face new changes coming into effect in a matter of days

Irish learner drivers warned over major new rule change

A study has been carried out on its practicality, which the RSA will be briefed on next month

Changes to driving test could be on the way following motorway crashes

More than 6,000 vehicles across four popular Hyundai models are affected

Motorists warned as new safety recall issued for thousands of cars

The new rules will come into effect from November 1

Irish motorists warned as major licence changes to come into effect

Seán Canney

Longer prison sentences for drivers convicted of driving wrong way – Canney

As temperatures rise this week, parents and pet owners are being urged not to leave animals or children in hot cars.

Laois drivers warned not to leave children or pets in cars

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien

Tougher restrictions on e-scooters to go to Cabinet

Learner drivers in Laois wait up to 18 weeks to take driving test

New RSA website reveals Laois road collision blackspots

'Keep a close eye': Over 9,000 fail to show for driving test as wait times reac...

Irish motorists warned of hefty fines if they don't disclose certain 'serious' i...

'No excuses' - Irish drivers urged to be responsible on roads ahead of Easter we...

Irish learner drivers warned over major rule change as over 1,000 driving tests ...

'There are no words- Heartbroken parents of young girl killed in hit-and-run spe...

'Don't drink and drive' - Irish drivers urged to 'be responsible' over St Patric...

Gardai appeal for witnesses after Louth road fatality

New plan to reduce road deaths in Laois after devastating rise in fatalities in ...

ALERT! Urgent warning given to Irish parents over hidden suffocation risk in car...
The CCPC has urged parents to stop using the accessory immediately
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'My wife never rode a bicycle again after our son was hit by a car in front of u...

Scrambler ban within weeks, Darragh O’Brien says

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'My arm was still in the car'- Young man (30) warns other to never ever drink an...

Learner drivers warned that tests may not happen as testers prepare to strike next week

Learner drivers warned that tests may not happen as testers prepare to strike ne...

57 killed or seriously injured in scrambler crashes in five years, figures show

Portlaoise has longer wait time for driving tests than most centres in Ireland

Three images from the interior of a van stopped by the Offaly Roads Policing Unit (Picture: An Garda Siochana Laois/Offaly)

Nobody wearing seat belts in 'death trap' van, Tullamore Circuit Court hears

According to the provisional figures, 190 people died on Irish roads last year in 179 separate incidents

'Devastating year' - Major concerns over surge in deaths of vulnerable road user...

Driver going at 118 km/h in 50 zone detected on National Slowdown Day

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Process of reducing speed limits in Laois towns to 30km/h to begin in early 2026

Warning for drivers as Met Eireann issues orange rain alert Staff reporter

'No Garda wants to be calling to your family's door' - Stark warning to Irish drivers

'No Garda wants to be calling to your family's door' - Stark warning to Irish dr...

Parents urged not to buy e-scooters for children under 16 for Christmas

NCT testers warn of hidden danger as this defect causes more than 200,000 test f...

‘An unnecessary fail’: NCT warns of simple trick that can prevent an automatic f...

Gardaí say unlicensed drivers are putting passengers and other road users at serious risk following detection at Dublin checkpoint

SEIZED! Bus driver stopped in Dublin faces court date for not having 'correct li...

'Don’t keep other drivers in the dark!’ NCT warns of dangers of a blown bulb

The NCT warned of "terrifying hidden danger" most drivers would not notice

'Most drivers wouldn't spot this' - NCT testers find terrifying hidden danger un...

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'Condemned': Court date for driver of heavy goods vehicle with dangerous issues

Registered owners can apply for replacement NCT certificates and NCT reports for a fee €15.50

Little-known NCT trick to get a 'duplicate' if Irish motorists lose valuable doc...

The NCT published a photo of an eight-year-old car with a completely rusted underside.

‘NCT only a cod of a job’ says driver in response to new ‘safety hazard’

It is an offence to hold a mobile phone in your hand or support it with another part of your body

'Landed deep in it': Consequences for tractor driver caught using phone while pu...

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Four Laois road deaths in six months: Gardaí urge Bank Holiday caution

RSA say 'significant strides' being made as driving test times drop

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Driver ‘shocked’ as NCT testers show them potentially fatal issue found on car

Donegal learners encouraged to take driving tests in Derry.

Laois man at helm of hauliers assoication seeks removal of driver testing from R...

New Periodic Speed Limit Policy for Schools could cost Louth schools over €10,000

Minister denies 'rolling back' on speed limits as planned changes in Laois not a...

OPINION: 'This ad still haunts me but it should be back on TV and social media'

OPINION: 'I'm sick of Ireland's drink-driving attitude - bring back this old ad'

OPINION: 'This ad still haunts me but it should be back on TV and social media'

OPINION: 'This ad still haunts me but it should be back on TV and social media'

Biggest reason people fail driving test in Tullamore is very surprising

Laois driving test waiting times reduced

NCT testers in warning over discovery in car that could have led to tragedy

NCT testers in warning over discovery in car that could have led to tragedy

Laois TD ask Minister to consider making it law for all pedestrians to wear hi-v...

Gardai say the vehicle which was stopped on the M8 was not taxed, had 'excessively tinted' windows and a 'non-conforming' licence plate

'Dangerously defective': Motorists warned as gardai stop and seize car on busy ...

'It's what's underneath that matters' - NCT warns Irish drivers about major fail...

The HGV was detained and is pending further tests to be carried out by the Road Safety Authority

Gardaí seize truck with multiple defects in Cavan after driver caught breaking s...

Motorists to face fines and penalty points in new plan to combat misuse at level...

'Danger to public safety': Gardaí seize van with bald tyres and green diesel in ...

An Garda Siochana at speed check-point

Hundreds caught speeding on Irish roads amid bank holiday clampdown

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ALERT: Shocking number of drivers caught breaking law ahead of June Bank Holiday...

Louth road remains closed after serious accident

Woman (70s) hospitalised after truck collides with car in Galway amid gardai app...