52 h. ago Police appeal after dangerous drifting incident near Lifford/Strabane border

Police in Strabane are seeking witnesses after an incident of dangerous driving on the Lifford Road roundabout. A red Toyota… The post Police appeal after dangerous drifting incident near Lifford/Strabane border appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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8 d. ago Donegal traffic Gardaí out in force over Bank Holiday weekend

Donegal traffic Gardaí will be out in force on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend. Their road safety initiative will… The post Donegal traffic Gardaí out in force over Bank Holiday weekend appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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9 d. ago Chief Superintendent of Roads Policing Bureau launches road safety appeal in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The head of the Garda Roads Policing Bureau has launched the June Bank Holiday road safety appeal at a checkpoint in Tuam – the first of many in place for the coming weekend. The appeal comes as a Road Safety Authority report has found from 2016 to […] The post Chief Superintendent of Roads Policing Bureau launches road safety appeal in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Gardaí and RSA to launch bank holiday road safety appeal in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí and the RSA are to launch their June Bank Holiday road safety appeal in Tuam. The appeal will focus on the theme of drink-driving. The appeal comes as RSA research reveals a stark contrast between off-peak and peak hours of drink driving. 70 percent of drink-driver […] The post Gardaí and RSA to launch bank holiday road safety appeal in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Liverpool parade crash update: Driver followed ambulance to get past roadblock, police say

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving

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1 week ago Ireland's first 'permanent' Pride rainbow road crossing faces erasure due to lack of maintenence

Arklow municipal council has said that the current crossing conflicts with current road safety guidelines.

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1 week ago Clifden driving test centre to remain open during the summer despite mixed messages from the RSA

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Clifden driving test centre is to remain open during the summer despite mixed messages from the Road Safety Authority. In a post on social media over the weekend Galway West TD Mairead Farrell said that she was notified by the RSA it would be closed due to […] The post Clifden driving test centre to remain open during the summer despite mixed messages from the RSA appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago RSA refutes claim Clifden driving test centre to close during summer months

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Road Safety Authority has moved to refute claims that the driving test centre in Clifden will be closed during the summer months. In a post on social media, Galway West TD Mairead Farrell claimed that she was notified by the RSA it would be closed due […] The post RSA refutes claim Clifden driving test centre to close during summer months appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Gardaí issue roads warning as poor weather returns this weekend

Gardaí in Donegal have issued a road safety warning to the public, as a period of unsettled weather is set… The post Gardaí issue roads warning as poor weather returns this weekend appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Ballybofey haulage company has licence revoked over safety concerns

A Ballybofey haulage company has had its licence revoked after serious concerns for road safety were raised. Walter Reilly &… The post Ballybofey haulage company has licence revoked over safety concerns appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Driving tests: New centres, expanded hours and more training for new testers hoped to ease waiting times

Learner drivers currently face an estimated wait of about 27 weeks on average

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2 w. ago Driving tests: New centres and expanded hours in bid to ease waiting times

Learner drivers currently face an estimated wait of about 27 weeks on average

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3 w. ago Gardai appeal for witnesses for separate serious road traffic collisions in Tuam and Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardai in Tuam and Galway City are appealing for witnesses following two road traffic collisions which has taken the life of one man and left another with serious injuries. The first collision involved a single vehicle on a local road in Blackacre, Tuam, at approximately 10.30pm last […] The post Gardai appeal for witnesses for separate serious road traffic collisions in Tuam and Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Safety concerns over faded road markings on Long Lane Letterkenny

Donegal County Council has been asked to renew the road lining of the Long Lane in Letterkenny. The busy residential… The post Safety concerns over faded road markings on Long Lane Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Garda Commissioner accused of ‘failing’ in road policing staff numbers

Labour TD Alan Kelly has asked Drew Harris to clarify what he means when calling for a ‘reset’ on road safety.

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3 w. ago Failed driving test applicant punched and kicked the car during test

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said since the beginning of last year they recorded 85 accidents involving driving tests, 15 near-miss events, and 38 cases involving abuse of staff.

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3 w. ago Driving test troubles: Walls punched, threatening letters, first gear at 35km/h

Road incidents, near misses and abusive behaviour by applicants are detailed in log of incidents released by Road Safety Authority

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3 w. ago Driving test applicant began punching walls and kicked a door after failing

Road incidents, near misses and abusive behaviour by applicants are detailed in log of incidents released by Road Safety Authority

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3 w. ago Tribute: Kevin Flatley's death has shocked and saddened all of us in the extended Garda family

Former Detective Chief Superintendent John O’Brien says the loss of another member of the force in the line of duty has hit hard.

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3 w. ago Garda’s death illustrates inherent risk of roads policing duties

Two gardaí were injured when hit by vehicles in separate incidents last week

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