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Road Traffic Bill 2016
Road Traffic Bill 2016 New legislation has been passed as part of the road Traffic Bill 2016 which is to bring in many new changes to the law with regard to road traffic safety. Driving disqualifications The new road traffic bill will give effect to an agreement with the UK on mutual recognition of driver disqualifications. This was signed last...
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Written off vehicles to come under new legislation
New laws for Written-off vehicles Under a number of measures included in the Road Traffic Bill 2016, which was passed by the Oireachtas this week are new measures with regards to written off vehicles. Shane Ross, the Minister of Transport said the bill will “change the current arrangements between the insurance industry and my department in relation to domestic write-offs...
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Rathmines Anti-Theft Initiative For Bikes
Have you locked your bike right? An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council have installed an 'Info Bike' in Rathmines to help combat bicycle theft in the area. The Info Bike was placed on November 25 outside the Swan Leisure Centre. The purpose of the ‘Info Bike's is to educate the public on the proper locking of their bikes, as...
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Renting a car this Christmas? Advice about Bluetooth Pairing
Renting a car this Christmas? Read this before pairing your smartphone via Bluetooth If you are thinking of renting a car this Christmas, you may want to think twice before you pair your smartphone or Bluetooth device to the car’s Bluetooth interface. The car’s onboard computer remembers your device so it can quickly connect any time in the future, storing...
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Number of vehicles increasing dramatically
Dramatic increase in traffic volume Without a doubt, if you are a regular traveller along the M50 you know only too well that there is an increasing number of vehicles on the road. The country's busiest motorway is now at the point of "breakdown" due to the sheer number of vehicles using it every day. With almost 159,000 vehicles using...
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Europe car of the year 2017
The shortlist: Superminis NissanMicra Citroën C3 Executive Peugeot 3008 Alfa Romeo Giulia Mercedes E-Class Crossovers Toyota C-HR Volvo S90/V90 Nissan Micra The big surprise at this years Paris motor show was the introduction of the new Nissan Micra supermini which stole the limelight from the Citroën stand, which was literally across the aisle. To the surprise of many, they did...
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The Law Regarding Seatbelts & Child Restraints
Child restraint and seatbelt laws Most drivers are already aware of the laws regarding seatbelts and child restraints but just a reminder from MyVehicle.ie for any new drivers out there. EU child safety protection laws are enforced all across Europe, including Ireland making it compulsory for all children to travel in the correct child seat, booster seat or booster cushion....
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Abandoned 1930’s era cars discovered in old quarry
Abandoned 1930’s era cars discovered in old quarry A previously undiscovered collection of abandoned cars from the World War Two-era has been discovered in a small quarry in rural central France. It is believed that they were hidden away at the start of the war to avoid them being requisitioned. The cars have been rusting away in the same spot...
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Manufacturers will join forces to build electric charging network
Manufacturers will join forces to build an electric charging network A number of top car manufacturers in Germany have agreed to partner together to jointly invest thousands of ultra-fast electric car charging sites all across Europe. In a joint statement, six carmakers, VW, its Audi and Porsche luxury brands, BMW, Daimler and Ford's European division are planning a joint venture...
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New report suggests that buying a new car can save you money?
New report suggests that buying a new car can save you money? New research from the UK has claimed that motorists could save as a much as a quarter on all running costs if they were to choose a brand new car over a used one. Moneysupermarket, the UK’s largest price comparison website, has conducted research and analysed the costs...