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RSA unhappy with lack of Garda road safety plan
RSA believes Gardai are downgrading the importance of road safety The Road Safety Authority is calling for an urgent meeting with the Garda commissioner following new reconstruction plans. They believe that road safety is being demoted and devalued under this new plan. The agency has raised its concerns for the effects this will have on road safety and all that...
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Gardai concerned over increased amount of road deaths
Concerns rise for drivers on Irish roads with more road deaths than ever Guards are concerned about the behaviour of Irish drivers recently as they have noted an increased amount of road deaths this year. 93 people died on Irish roads in 84 collisions so far this year which is an increase of six deaths in comparison to 2018 figures....
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Why have a dashcam?
Pros and cons of dash cams A dashcam is a very nifty device and have grown significantly in popularity in the last number of years. They act as an in-car camera whose purpose is to record your journey both visually and audio. Initially, when brought out they were a luxury due to their high prices although they are now much...
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Dodgy drivers beware
New app available to Gardai to detect drivers who should not be on the road New mobile technology is being rolled out to Gardai which will be used to determine the drivers that are not properly licensed, disqualified, or haven’t got tax or insurance. The app will be able to use different databases accessible and check licence and registration details...
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Garda dragged along by speeding car
Garda very lucky after being attacked and dragged by a speeding vehicle An incident that occurred in Dublin's south inner city in which a garda was very lucky not to be seriously injured after being dragged 200m alongside a vehicle while being punched in the head. On the 31st of July at 11:30 pm the two guards were conducting an...
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Tyres are the only thing between you and the road
The importance of tyres and knowing your way around them Tyres are arguably the most important part of your vehicle as they are the only contact your car has with the road. In essence, they are the only thing keeping your car and you from being at one with the road, and not in a zen way! They have a...
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Are Diesel car emissions slowly killing us?
Effects of Diesel on Human health As we are all aware and have seen the surge in, not only electric vehicles but also the move towards more eco-friendly cars in the last 5 years. This trend is only increasing but it is important that we do not lose sight of the reasons it has become so important. The overall aim...
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August bank holiday weekend safety warning
August Bank Holiday Weekend With the bank holiday looming many events will be taking place all around the country meaning that people may be travelling more. With this in mind, An Garda Síochána are on high alert as road safety remains a top priority. They are urging all motorists to be extra vigilant on this busy weekend. The onus is...
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Boy hit by soundless electric vehicle
The issue of soundless vehicles A young boy aged 5 years old was struck by an electric vehicle in the carpark of Baldoyle industrial estate. The boy and his family were crossing the carpark when the vehicle pulled out without warning and collided with the child leaving him with a fractured lower leg. There was no warning as the vehicle...
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500,000 Volvo vehicles recalled worldwide
Volvo Recall A sum of 500,000 vehicles have been recalled worldwide including 5,200 from the Irish market and a whopping 70,000 in the UK. The reason for this recall is due to a possible fire risk within the vehicle engine. They have released a list of the vehicles affected by this default being between 2014-2019 on diesel engines. According to...