Category: Road Safety

A new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that vehicle factors played a role in one in eight (101) fatal collisions in the period 2008 to 2012. Defective tyres were the most significant factor, representing almost two thirds (64.1 per cent or 66) of all vehicle factors identified. This was revealed at

Acting Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has introduced a new Fixed Charge Notice and penalty points for driving with defective or worn tyres. Minister Donohoe said: ‘Following consultation with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána, I have decided to extend the fixed charge notice syetm to vehicles with defective or worn tyres. This new measure

Tyre manufacturer Michelin is supporting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and its efforts to raise public awareness of the importance of tyre safety. In an analysis by the RSA of fatal road accidents occurring in Ireland between 2008 and 2012 just published, defective tyres were identified as the largest single ‘vehicle factor’ involved. As part

A new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that vehicle factors played a role in 1 in 8 (101) fatal collisions in the period 2008 to 2012. Defective tyres were the most significant factor, representing almost two thirds (64.1 per cent or 66) of all vehicle factors identified. This was revealed at

TyreSafe, the not-for-profit tyre safety awareness organisation, is reminding drivers to check their tyres – including pressures – before they set off on long journeys.

TyreSafe, the UK’s not-for-profit tyre safety awareness organisation, has released an online tyre pressure calculator for caravan owners. As the weather improves, the unique web form tool developed by TyreSafe’s team provides a valuable resource to ensure tyres are properly inflated for the journeys ahead. Simple to use, the TyreSafe Caravan Tyre Pressure Calculator requires just three

For many years, Kumho has been a supporter of projects organised by the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), Europe’s largest motor club; not least the road safety-themed ones run by the body’s foundation, ‘Gelber Engel’. This fruitful partnership has now been extended ahead of this year’s ADAC Verkehrswelt, a travelling show that focuses on road safety

TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation, has made accessing essential tyre safety information and guidance easier and more rewarding with the complete rebuild and relaunch of www.tyresafe.org.

London’s leading minicab business, Addison Lee believes fleet managers are in danger of becoming too reliant on new technology for safety and fleet management.

The Road Safety Authority has renewed its New Year road safety appeal, for all road users to take extra care on the roads, following the deaths of four women in a fatal crash on Tuesday evening outside Athy, Co. Kildare.

Motorists are being reminded by tyre safety organisation TyreSafe about the importance of making sure their tyres are properly inflated.