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Fines for key road traffic offences to double

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms. Hildegarde Naughton is set to introduce regulations that will double the fixed charges relating to key road safety offences including speeding, phone use and non-wearing of seatbelts.

Gardaí warn motorists to slow down

Gardaí have issued a warning to motorists to slow down and drive with care after a number of speeding detections were made last weekend.

M18 reopens after car fire

Three people had a lucky escape after their car burst into blames on a busy motorway bringing traffic to a standstill at the height of rush hour.

Road Safety Alert ahead of hot spell

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads from Sunday 17 July to Tuesday 19 July as Met Eireann has issued a weather advisory for High Temperatures.

Witnesses to North Clare collision sought by Gardaí

Gardaí are investigating a serious road traffic collision in Co Clare that has left one motorcyclist in a serious condition in hospital.
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Two sites identified for proposed Shannon NCT centre

Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has expressed his optimism that a proposed NCT centre for Shannon will be developed in the near future. 

TRAFFIC: N18 ‘Cross-over Trial’ to be held tonight

An exercise will be take place on the N18 dual-carriageway this week to test emergency cross-overs and contra flow traffic arrangements that might be required to manage serious incidents on the route.

Gardaí to commence week-long social media campaign

As part of the 'Be a Lifesaver' road safety initiative, An Garda Síochána is set to commence a social media campaign, #SlowDown at 2pm on Monday 27th June in response to the rising number of fatalities on our roads and to highlight the importance of slowing down and driving carefully. 
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