Motoring

Hugh O’Brien, aged 11, is now becoming a familiar face at rally events across Ireland

Young motorsport enthusiast launches website to promote Irish Rallying

Irish motorists warned of potential increase in fuel prices amid war in Middle E...

Number of new electric cars licensed a third higher than in 2024

Irish drivers warned they could be refused insurance if they ignore new laws

ALERT: Irish drivers will land themselves in hot water if they ignore this new l...

REVEALED: Motorists in Offaly paying one of the highest rates for car insurance in Ireland

ALERT: Driver with clean licence told they have penalty points by insurance comp...

ALERT: Simple test will tell you if your brakes are dangerous and will fail NCT

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Little-known traffic law could land Irish drivers a €2,000 fine in icy condition...

You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger

You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger

The suspect is being questioned at a garda station in Dublin | FILE PHOTO

Teenager arrested following death of pedestrian in Dublin hit and run

A number of notable detections have been highlighted as part of the 24-hour road safety initiative which began at 7am this Monday | PICTURE: X/@GardaTraffic

ALERT: Dozens of motorists caught speeding during first five hours of Slow Down...

National Slow Down Day continues until 7am on Tueasday

ALERT: Gardai warn drivers they will be out in force for National Slow Down Day

Garda Commissioner urges drivers to 'cut out' bad behaviour over bank holiday we...

The scene of the collision has been preserved for technical examination

ALERT: Witnesses sought as two people are hospitalised following serious road cr...

More than 130 high-powered charge points are to be installed at 17 locations across the country

Roll out of new high-powered EV chargers on motorway network set to ease range a...

Gardai posted this image on social media following the incident

Disqualified driver 'tried to evade gardai' after performing dangerous manoeuvre...

According to a post on social media, highlighting the detection, several safety issues were identified when the silver Toyota Hilux was stopped by gardai

Driver facing prosecution following seizure of 'dangerously defective' pick-up t...

Luxury BMW seized after being caught uninsured for FOURTH time this year
Gardaí used their new mobilty device app to nab this BMW yet again
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New regulations governing the use of e-scooters on public roads will come into effect next Monday | FILE PHOTO/PIXABAY

REVEALED: What are the fines for breaching the new e-scooter regulations?

Highlighting the incident on social media, gardai say a white Volkswagen car was clocked travelling at 135km/h in a 60km/h zone

National: Learner driver faces court date for travelling at more than twice the ...

The Nissan Primara was seized following the detection near Tralee in Co. Kerry

National: Uninsured learner driver stopped in car which was not taxed for nearly...

The detections were made in the early hours of Sunday morning

Large number of motorists caught speeding on busy road in Dublin

The detection made by gardai on the N11, close to Dublin city

National: Uninsured driver stopped in car which was untaxed for over a year and-...

Highlighting the detection on social media, they say the driver was subsequently arrested and the vehicle seized

National: Suspected drug-driver who had no insurance or licence faces court pros...

Gardai 'pick up' six uninsured cars at Dublin checkpoint

Fake insurance disc draws high praise from gardai as owner receives top marks fo...

Gardai have mounted additional checkpoints across the Easter weekend | PICTURE: X / @Gardatraffic

National: Dozens of motorists caught driving 'under the influence' this Easter, ...

The detection was made in Co Leitrim on Easter Sunday | PICTURE: X/@GardaTraffic

National: Suspected drug driver caught speeding on Easter Sunday faces fine and ...

Gardai will be out in force over the Easter bank holiday weekend | FILE PHOTO

Motorists urged to slow down this bank holiday weekend as gardai warn they will ...
Road safety appeal launched ahead of Easter holidays
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REVEALED: Five bad habits Irish motorists have that is ruining their vehicles

Car seized for driver who 'forgot' to renew insurance since last September

The silver Volkswagen was impounded by gardai following the detection | PICTURE: X/@gardatraffic

National: Car seized after speeding driver tests positive for cannabis and cocai...

The detection was made by the Roads Policing Unit in Cork

National: Gardai stop uninsured driver thanks to mobile technology

The detection was made by the Roads Policing Unit in Cork

Gardai stop uninsured driver thanks to mobile technology

Inishowen’s Kyle McDaid took first place

Donegal talent shines at Mayo Junior Rally, sweeping top three spots

The scene of the road closure at Brannockstown last Thursday. Picture: Tony Keane/Leinster Leader

REVEALED: Over 25 road fatalities on Irish roads this year to date

The fatal collision, involving a jeep and a pedestrian, occurred shortly before 7am this Thursday on Ballinteer Avenue in Ballinteer, Dublin 16

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by jeep in Dublin

National: Gardaí seize car with 'dangerous defects' including 'complete lack of ...

PICTURES: Unusual fluffy car 'fur' sale in Ireland sparks hilarious online comme...

The scene of the fatal crash has been preserved | FILE PHOTO

More carnage on Irish roads as woman dies following Sligo crash

Gardai appeal for help after seven people die on Irish roads in less than a week

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries of the Garda National Road Traffic Bureau speaking to the media at Garda Headquarters | PICTURE: PA

One motorist arrested every hour over festive season for 'driving under the infl...

A total of 587 electric cars were sold in Limerick during 2023

Ireland's top-selling car of 2023 revealed as sales of electric cars increase by...

According to gardai, the speed of 5,228 vehicles was checked during the first two hours of National Slow Down Day PICTURE: X/@gardatraffic

Dozens of motorists caught speeding during first two hours of National Slow Down...

The scene of the fatal incident remains closed | FILE PHOTO

National: Man killed in collision between van and e-scooter

The incident happened this Thursday morning | FILE PHOTO

Two women seriously injured in road collision in Monaghan

The fatal incident happened at around 8pm on Monday | FILE PHOTO

National: Investigation underway after man is pronounced dead following road tra...

Inspirational student and genuinely lovely person: The late Joe Drennan

National: 'Our hearts are broken': Tributes paid to young student killed in 'hit...

The collision, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened at approximately 5.15pm on Saturday

Witnesses sought following fatal road collision in Roscommon

The scene of the incident remains closed | FILE PHOTO

Motorcyclist killed in road collision in County Kerry

National: Gardai appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies following suspected ...

The detection was made on the N7 | FILE PHOTO

Motorist arrested for driving at high speed on busy national route

NATIONAL: Pedestrian killed following collision on busy Limerick road

The detection was made in County Tipperary | FILE PHOTO

National: Suspected drug driver caught travelling at more than twice the speed l...

Seven garda divisions have accounted for more than two thirds of all road deaths in Ireland so far in 2023

National: Extra speed cameras to be deployed as gardai confirm counties with mos...

Ireland going backwards on road safety, Varadkar warns

Plans to cut speed limits ‘will significantly improve road safety’ – minister

Plans revealed to cut speed limits by 20% in bid to reduce road deaths

National: Plans revealed to cut speed limits by 20% in bid to reduce road deaths

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