road safety

The safest way to wear a seatbelt correctly when you are pregnant

The safest way to wear a seatbelt correctly when you are pregnant

This is something all pregnant people should know. During my pregnancy, I thought that I should wear my seatbelt in a different way than how I usually would, but this is a common misconception and can lead to serious injury should an accident occur. According to the RSA (Road Safety Authority), the correct way to […]

2 years ago

RSA issues safety advice for road users ahead of the arrival of Storm Ciarán

RSA issues safety advice for road users ahead of the arrival of Storm Ciarán

Be Safe. Be Seen. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users to exercise caution on the roads from today (October 31st) until Thursday, November 2nd. This comes following a weather advisory from Met Eireann which will bring the possibility of flooding in places. Over the next few days, heavy showers or longer spells […]

3 years ago

Speeding motorists face ‘Kids Court’ in new anti-speeding initiative

Speeding motorists face ‘Kids Court’ in new anti-speeding initiative

This is such a powerful initiative. Motorists caught speeding outside of a primary school in Co. Longford were given the option to avoid penalty points and a fine if they agreed to sit in front of a “Kids’ Court.” This anti-speeding initiative has been rolled out with the hope of changing drivers’ attitudes and behaviours […]

3 years ago

Mum calls for dangerous school run habit to be made illegal

Mum calls for dangerous school run habit to be made illegal

The school run is the bane of our existence. Making sure all three kids have eaten breakfast, brushed their teeth, and put the clean school shirt on is not easy. Seriously, parents deserve a gold medal for this alone. We face about half a dozen hurdles before we even reach the school. Someone always forgets […]

4 years ago

Primary school children are asked to take part in a new road safety campaign

Primary school children are asked to take part in a new road safety campaign

The initiative is being led by An Garda Síochána. Christmas is fast approaching and as it’s a busy time of year, accidents can easily happen. However, if everyone took a little more care while driving this year, we could help prevent these from occurring. The new road safety campaign launched today as Assistant Commissioner David Sheehan, Roads […]

8 years ago