Road deaths up in 2022
With 155 deaths in road traffic incidents during 2022, fatalities were up by 13pc on the previous year, writes Brian By…
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We hate to see other motorists using mobiles
Seeing other motorists using mobile phones while driving is the top thing that gets our goat, according to a recent sur…
Are you ready for the self-driving (and safer) car?
I remember when disc brakes and ABS anti-skid braking systems first started to appear, writes Brian Byrne , each potent…
Speed fines double from tomorrow
A doubling of some road safety offences fines will be in place from tomorrow, writes Brian Byrne , including speeding o…
Ford trials automatic speed limit control
Ford is experimenting with a system that automatically slows a car to the local speed limit by means of connectivity, w…
Appeal to women to wear seat-belts properly
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to women to ensure that they are wearing their seat…
Warning to drivers with schools reopened
An appeal for drivers to take extra care because there are more children cycling and walking to school has been made by…
Bank Holiday appeal as road deaths increase
File photo: There were three injured in this crash. A Bank Holiday appeal for motorists and other road users to be care…
Mind those tyres when parked up in lockdown
Tyre-maker Bridgestone is offering maintenance tips for motorists to ensure that their vehicles are still roadworthy on…
Valeo prototypes trailer backup cameras aid
If you tow trailers and have difficulty when backing them up, this prototype camera system from Valeo looks good, write…
Follow 'Rudolph' for a safe driving Christmas
Continental Tyres has developed the ' Rudolph ' guide for motorists who want to have a safe driving Christmas.…
AlcoSense could save your licence, and maybe a life
Recent changes to the drink-driving legislation mean that the possibility of losing one's driving licence for three…
