News - Road Safety Authority
Call for tractor training school for teenagers at Granard Mart
The call will be made at Longford County Council's meeting this afternoon.
Mar 11, 2026 07:19
Roscommon included scrambler in bike statistics
The RSA has warned that scramblers being used on rural roads, farmland and bog roads
Mar 6, 2026 17:11
Status Yellow rain warning in place across the Shannonside region
The alert covers all of Connacht, including counties Leitrim and Roscommon, with heavy rain bringing an increased risk of surface water and river flooding.
Dec 14, 2025 10:23
Irish Road Haulage Association Warns of ‘Crisis’ as Learner Driver Numbers Surge on Shannonside Roads
It comes as figures released by the Road Safety Authority show there are over 10-thousand learners on roads in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Nov 24, 2025 13:25
32 road traffic collisions on Roscommon roads in first half of year
That's according to figures released by the Road Safety Authority to local councillors.
Nov 17, 2025 13:02
Local senator calls for driving lessons to be given in secondary schools
100,000 people are currently waiting to take their exam.
May 24, 2025 08:38
Local learner drivers waiting up to 26 weeks to take test
Despite efforts by the Road Safety Authority to reduce the delay in getting a test, no-shows have increased on an average monthly basis.
Nov 11, 2024 14:18
RSA urges political parties to recognise road safety while campaigning
It's warning road safety needs to be recognised during the election campaign.
Nov 9, 2024 08:20
Almost 120 drivers seriously injured on region's roads in last five years
According to the Road Safety Authority, there were 47 in both Roscommon and Longford, and 24 in Leitrim.
Oct 11, 2024 08:29
Bank Holiday campaign sees crackdown on local motorists
One car on the N4 at Drishoge in Carrick-on-Shannon was found to be travelling at 107 kilometres an hour in a 60km zone.
Aug 6, 2024 13:32
Almost 250 local drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving
There has been an increase over the past two years.
Jul 1, 2024 13:50
Driving test is set to be overhauled
It's likely the new driving test will reflect the rise in e-scooters and how motorway driving is a bigger factor across the country.
Nov 13, 2023 10:29
13 people killed in road traffic collisions in Shannonside region so far in 2023
According to the latest data from the Road Safety Authority, Westmeath is the worst affected county locally, with 6 killed this year.
Aug 2, 2023 14:08
RSA "Check it Fits" service taking place in Longford today
The free service will see children's car seats checked by RSA experts to ensure they are properly and safely fitted.
Apr 12, 2023 11:20Shannonside Newsletter
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