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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 urging adults not to buy e-scooters, scramblers or quad bikes for kids this Christmas

RSA urging adults not to buy e-scooters, scramblers or quad bikes for kids this Christmas

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising adults not to buy e-scooters, scramblers or quad bikes for kids this Christmas. Despite the passing of legislation earlier this year permitting the use of e-scooters on roads, the RSA are highlighting the fact that this does not include children. Under the regulations, children will not be allowed […]

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

Parents warned against buying their children quads and scramblers for Christmas

Parents warned against buying their children quads and scramblers for Christmas

“Members of An Garda Síochána do not want to be delivering devastating news this Christmas.” The RSA, An Garda Síochána, and a Consultant at the National Spinal Injuries Unit in the Mater Hospital are urging parents not to gift quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas, due to the safety risk they pose to children. 38% […]

4 years ago

Road trip planned? Travel safe this summer with these car seat safety tips

Road trip planned? Travel safe this summer with these car seat safety tips

Staycation plans in the works? After starting off the year with a 5km travel limit I don’t think any of us can wait to finally get travelling this summer. Recently I spoke to Kaliedy’s car seat expert, Rachel Lawless, about what can our car seat children require at different ages, as the right car seat […]

4 years ago