News - Road Safety Authority
Driving test pass rate across Shannonside region above national average
Carrick-On-Shannon had the highest pass rate last year at 60.8%.
Jan 23, 2023 13:21
Motorists urged to take care due to hazardous road conditions
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is advising people to take care.
Dec 12, 2022 07:25
Leitrim councillor believes e-scooter users must obey rules of the road
A meeting of the Joint Policing Committee for Leitrim heard this week that the scooters are defined as an MPV and those operating the powered personal transportation must have a license.
Dec 6, 2022 13:49
70% of road deaths this year happened on rural roads
102 people have died on Irish roads this year.
Aug 28, 2022 10:20
Motorists urged to take extra care as more farm machinery use roads this summer
It is advised that all road users remain vigilant, especially on narrow country roads.
Jun 11, 2022 12:33
Drivers in Knockroghery urged to act safely at level crossing
The number of near-misses at level crossings across the country is being highlighted by a number of different agencies today
Jun 9, 2022 17:54
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims takes place today
Nov 21, 2021 10:21
Road safety appeal to motorcyclists this bank holiday weekend
A road safety appeal to motorcyclists and other roads users to be aware of motorbikes over the long weekend has been issued.
Jun 5, 2021 09:39
Athlone the only local NCT centre reopening tomorrow
Motorists in the Shannonside Northern Sound region will have to wait a little longer for NCT centres in the region to re-open. Meanwhile, the
Jun 7, 2020 09:15Shannonside Newsletter
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