RSA workshops taking place on correctly fitting child car seats
4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted in cars nationwide. That’s according to the Road Safety Authority who urging parents, grandparents and guardians alike to check that all cars seats are fitted correctly and apply to European standard. The RSA are offering a ‘Check it Fits’ service…
North west Gardaí conducting a number of checkpoints this bank holiday weekend
Gardaí in the north west continue to crack down on drug and drink driving this Bank Holiday weekend. While operators of the Go Safe speed camera vans are on strike for a total of 72 hours over working conditions, Gardaí will fill any vacancies during the industrial action. Motorists are…
Cold snap expected to last until the end of the week
As the north west deals with the aftermath of its first extensive snowfall of the winter, weather forecasters say the remainder of this afternoon, evening and tonight is expected to be mainly dry. However, the cold snap is expected to last until the end of the week. Speaking to…
High pass rate for driving tests in the North West
The North West had one of the highest pass rates for driver tests in the country between January and October this year. According to figures released by the Road Safety Authority to the Journal.ie, Donegal Town had the 3rd highest pass rate in the country with 61.28%. Sligo also saw…
Two buses taken off the road by Gardaí for being dangerous or defective, court to follow
Two privately operated buses were taken off the road by Gardaí this Bank Holiday weekend. The Roads Policing Unit from Carrick on Shannon along with Vehicle Inspectors from the Road Safety Authority examined a large number of buses to ensure they were safe and fit to transport people. Of the…
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Sligo motorist arrested for speeding
The equivalent of a population of a small town has been killed on Irish roads since records began. We’re being encouraged to slow down on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims. Ceremonies will take place across the country to commemorate those who’ve died and to remind us that…