Menu
16/01/2014
Varadker Says Road Safety Is Increasing
Cutbacks in Gardaí Traffic Corps have not had a direct impact on the increased number of road deaths, the Minister for Transport has said.
Leo Varadker told RTÉ radio that road safety was on the increase this year and hoped to see more enforcement on the roads, while also appreciating the difficult job traffic officers had to do.
Figures reveal that some 190 people were killed on roads in Ireland last year, an increase of 17% on the previous.
The minister also revealed that new 'N plates' would be introduced for novice drivers, which would see those with seven penalty points within the first two years of driving taken off the road.
(MH/JP)
Leo Varadker told RTÉ radio that road safety was on the increase this year and hoped to see more enforcement on the roads, while also appreciating the difficult job traffic officers had to do.
Figures reveal that some 190 people were killed on roads in Ireland last year, an increase of 17% on the previous.
The minister also revealed that new 'N plates' would be introduced for novice drivers, which would see those with seven penalty points within the first two years of driving taken off the road.
(MH/JP)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 November 2013
Irish Road Deaths Increase
This year has seen a rise in the amount of people dying on Irish roads, with the number as of 12 September totalling 132 people; an increase of 13 on the same period last year. 66 drivers lost their lives on our roads, the largest of any road user category. 14 of those drivers were between the ages of 21-25, the highest of any driver age group.
Irish Road Deaths Increase
This year has seen a rise in the amount of people dying on Irish roads, with the number as of 12 September totalling 132 people; an increase of 13 on the same period last year. 66 drivers lost their lives on our roads, the largest of any road user category. 14 of those drivers were between the ages of 21-25, the highest of any driver age group.
06 July 2018
Dáil Votes In Favour Of New Drink Driving Legislation
The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill has been passed in the Dáil. The majority of TDs voted in favour of the new road traffic legislation. An automatic driving ban for first-time drink drive offenders detected at the lowest limit has been introduced.
Dáil Votes In Favour Of New Drink Driving Legislation
The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill has been passed in the Dáil. The majority of TDs voted in favour of the new road traffic legislation. An automatic driving ban for first-time drink drive offenders detected at the lowest limit has been introduced.
01 August 2014
'N' Plate For New Drivers Comes Into Force Today
The new Novice plate for new drivers is to come into force today. New drivers will replace their 'L' plates with the new 'N' plates, which they will have to display for two years. Under the new law that brings in the 'N' plate, the number of penalty points before disqualification has been reduced to seven.
'N' Plate For New Drivers Comes Into Force Today
The new Novice plate for new drivers is to come into force today. New drivers will replace their 'L' plates with the new 'N' plates, which they will have to display for two years. Under the new law that brings in the 'N' plate, the number of penalty points before disqualification has been reduced to seven.
19 October 2012
New Rules From Next Summer For New Drivers
From next summer learners and newly qualified drivers will be put off the road if they clock up just six penalty points. One of a number of new rules regarding new drivers the government has decided to halve the number of points a learner driver can rack up before they are banned for six months.
New Rules From Next Summer For New Drivers
From next summer learners and newly qualified drivers will be put off the road if they clock up just six penalty points. One of a number of new rules regarding new drivers the government has decided to halve the number of points a learner driver can rack up before they are banned for six months.
30 March 2016
Specific Target Need To Reduce Road Injuries
A specific target is needed to reduce serious road traffic injuries, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, has said. Deputy Hayes said that European targets on road fatalities have been a major factor in reducing deaths on our roads the Dublin MEP believes that a European target on serious road traffic injuries must be introduced.
Specific Target Need To Reduce Road Injuries
A specific target is needed to reduce serious road traffic injuries, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, has said. Deputy Hayes said that European targets on road fatalities have been a major factor in reducing deaths on our roads the Dublin MEP believes that a European target on serious road traffic injuries must be introduced.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered showers of rain, sleet and, over hills, snow in the morning with sunny spells, the best of these in the south. The showers dying out this afternoon with increasing amounts of sunshine. Occasionally fresh westerly or northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
