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'I couldn't give a rat's arse if you report me!': There have been complaints about the swearing of Dublin Bus drivers

# Aggressive

'I couldn't give a rat's arse if you report me!': There have been complaints about the swearing of Dublin Bus drivers

Dec 27th 2015, 9:24 PM 65,568 Views 169 Comments

A lot of customers have been airing their grievances.

Owners of self-driving cars may need illegal distractions to stop them nodding off

# Snoozing

Owners of self-driving cars may need illegal distractions to stop them nodding off

Dec 6th 2015, 11:15 AM 12,611 Views 18 Comments

A study in the US found people were less likely to fall asleep behind the wheel if they were watching a screen with moving images.

'Pure luck no one was killed': Drivers concerned about safety after wheel falls off Dublin bus

# Health And Safety

'Pure luck no one was killed': Drivers concerned about safety after wheel falls off Dublin bus

Nov 13th 2015, 6:01 AM 20,555 Views 57 Comments

Dublin Bus has said maintenance controllers regularly carry out checks on buses.

Poll: Should disqualified drivers be named and shamed?

# Your Say

Poll: Should disqualified drivers be named and shamed?

Oct 24th 2015, 10:28 AM 17,238 Views 63 Comments

Or do they still deserve some privacy?

We're about to find out how many Volkswagens in Ireland have been hit by the emissions scandal

# Car Test

We're about to find out how many Volkswagens in Ireland have been hit by the emissions scandal

Oct 1st 2015, 1:10 PM 15,291 Views 44 Comments

The managing director of Volkswagen’s Irish branch is set to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee.

# Penalty Points

These counties have highest number of drivers dodging penalty points by making donations

Sep 29th 2015, 6:40 PM 27,002 Views 30 Comments

The Department of Justice has reported that 1,526 drivers avoided penalty points by donating to the court poor box from January 2014- May 2015.

Poll: Should all motorists be made pay €50 for an 'emergency pack'?

# Your Say

Poll: Should all motorists be made pay €50 for an 'emergency pack'?

Sep 21st 2015, 7:57 PM 26,482 Views 150 Comments

The Garda Commissioner wants to make it an offence not to have a working torch, breakdown triangle, hi-vis vest and fire extinguisher.

A lot of Irish people shave and apply make-up while driving

# Seems Dangerous

A lot of Irish people shave and apply make-up while driving

Aug 16th 2015, 12:18 PM 12,679 Views 59 Comments

More than 80% of motorists also said they see other drivers using mobile devices while driving on a regular basis.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a Jeep in Blessington

# Wicklow

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a Jeep in Blessington

Aug 13th 2015, 9:09 AM 17,268 Views 13 Comments

Another motorcyclist was injured in the incident.

Retailers fear Dublin traffic restrictions will force shoppers to out-of-town centres

# HEY BIG SPENDERS

Retailers fear Dublin traffic restrictions will force shoppers to out-of-town centres

Aug 10th 2015, 8:55 AM 13,492 Views 37 Comments

The Irish Parking Association said the restrictions could result in a 24% fall off in shopping and entertainment revenue.

Gardaí are arresting three disqualified drivers a day with new powers they got in June

# Off The Road

Gardaí are arresting three disqualified drivers a day with new powers they got in June

Aug 6th 2015, 1:36 PM 20,763 Views 36 Comments

Today gardaí said many of these drivers are also active criminals with multiple previous convictions.

# Castlebellingham

Man killed in three car crash in Louth

Aug 3rd 2015, 8:43 AM 18,498 Views 3 Comments

A woman in her 40s in one of the other cars was also seriously injured.

'Stop, sip, sleep': New ad targets drivers who nod off at the wheel

# Wakey Wakey

'Stop, sip, sleep': New ad targets drivers who nod off at the wheel

Jul 28th 2015, 3:31 PM 7,655 Views 20 Comments

Driver fatigue is a contributory factor in as many as one in five drive deaths in Ireland each year.

# Recall

More than 25,000 Renaults have been recalled because of a braking issue

Jun 27th 2015, 1:08 PM 21,930 Views 32 Comments

A spokesperson for the company has said that it is not a “stop driving your car immediately” issue.

'Closure of taxi rank at Beaumont Hospital will impact on elderly patients'

# Dublin

'Closure of taxi rank at Beaumont Hospital will impact on elderly patients'

Jun 23rd 2015, 9:35 PM 16,939 Views 24 Comments

Dublin City Council ordered the closure of the rank at the end of the month.

Penalty point dodgers who fail to produce a driving licence in court could face prosecution

# Penalty Points

Penalty point dodgers who fail to produce a driving licence in court could face prosecution

Jun 22nd 2015, 2:15 PM 16,039 Views 19 Comments

A report recently highlighted the problem of non-endorsement of driving licences with penalty points.

Where in Ireland gets the most penalty points?

# Speed Cameras

Where in Ireland gets the most penalty points?

Jun 13th 2015, 6:00 PM 46,089 Views 53 Comments

We’ll give you three guesses…

Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus want to sue unions over strike losses

# Striiiiikkeeee

Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus want to sue unions over strike losses

Apr 30th 2015, 9:25 PM 43,006 Views 117 Comments

The bus strike starts tomorrow.

9 emotions every driver experiences while on the M50

# M Fiddy

From The Daily Edge

# M Fiddy

9 emotions every driver experiences while on the M50

Apr 24th 2015, 1:18 PM 7,555 Views 3 Comments

The bane of your life.

Bus drivers to stop working for two hours - but that may not be enough

# Work Stoppage

Bus drivers to stop working for two hours - but that may not be enough

Apr 14th 2015, 6:00 PM 13,147 Views 61 Comments

A two hour work stoppage is planned for 1 May but one union says this may not be enough.

Mayo 'Fast & Furious' imitators told "Donuts are for eating not car manoeuvres"

# Don't Be An Ass

Mayo 'Fast & Furious' imitators told "Donuts are for eating not car manoeuvres"

Apr 13th 2015, 5:35 PM 16,901 Views 34 Comments

Gardaí are receiving complaints about loud noises emitted from revved up engines and screeching tyres.

Almost 500 Irish drivers caught speeding in just 24 hours

# Slow Down

Almost 500 Irish drivers caught speeding in just 24 hours

Mar 28th 2015, 11:45 AM 27,645 Views 79 Comments

Gardaí have checked more than 100,000 vehicles since yesterday morning.

Stuck behind a tractor? Appreciate that they're providing your food, say road chiefs

# Beep Beep

Stuck behind a tractor? Appreciate that they're providing your food, say road chiefs

Mar 18th 2015, 12:00 PM 8,644 Views 59 Comments

You’ll be seeing a lot more on the roads in the coming weeks.

This video perfectly captures what all Irish people do in the privacy of their own cars

# Beep Beep

From The Daily Edge

# Beep Beep

This video perfectly captures what all Irish people do in the privacy of their own cars

Jan 16th 2015, 6:45 PM 7,051 Views 0 Comments

So much singing, so much road rage.

One in 12 drivers are still using their mobile phone while driving

# Dangerous Driving

One in 12 drivers are still using their mobile phone while driving

Dec 31st 2014, 1:32 PM 8,439 Views 55 Comments

Despite Garda initiatives to crack down on it, the figures have risen since last year.

Speed cameras to be reviewed as system 'clearly isn't working'

# Penalty Points Quashed

Speed cameras to be reviewed as system 'clearly isn't working'

Dec 10th 2014, 5:39 PM 20,189 Views 35 Comments

The Oireachtas Transport Committee isn’t impressed.

8 essential hacks for cyclists in Ireland

# Cycling Hacks

From The Daily Edge

# Cycling Hacks

8 essential hacks for cyclists in Ireland

Oct 27th 2014, 1:00 PM 35,834 Views 34 Comments

Spoiler: the ‘ass saver’ will change your life.

Nine complaints a day made against Dublin clampers

# Clamp Happy

Nine complaints a day made against Dublin clampers

Oct 20th 2014, 7:00 AM 8,952 Views 18 Comments

Three clamping staff were also attacked during that time in the city.

Phones, children and even car mats are distracting drivers - making crashes more likely

# Attention

Phones, children and even car mats are distracting drivers - making crashes more likely

Oct 7th 2014, 11:05 AM 5,642 Views 13 Comments

Road Safety Week is highlighting the increase of deaths on our roads this year.

More women than men take on feedback to become better drivers

# Black Box

More women than men take on feedback to become better drivers

Oct 7th 2014, 8:30 AM 4,875 Views 42 Comments

Black box technology gave feedback back to drivers on their driving habits.

Drivers should be able to pay a double fine to avoid court appearance

# Penalty Points

Drivers should be able to pay a double fine to avoid court appearance

Oct 2nd 2014, 10:03 AM 6,867 Views 20 Comments

Less than 1 in 4 of people summoned to court for penalty point offences received convictions.

Poll: Do shocking road safety ads make you change your driving behaviour?

# Your Say

Poll: Do shocking road safety ads make you change your driving behaviour?

Sep 6th 2014, 9:55 AM 13,633 Views 72 Comments

The latest such ad shows one man’s final journey before a high-speed collision.

Drivers caught speeding today will get more penalty points under new rules

# Shake Up

Drivers caught speeding today will get more penalty points under new rules

Aug 1st 2014, 6:45 AM 24,990 Views 70 Comments

There is a new category of driver on the roads from today – the novice driver.

From The Daily Edge

16 reasons Irish roads are the best in the world

Jul 20th 2014, 6:00 PM 54,249 Views 17 Comments

Great drivin’.

# Have Your Say

How should the driving test be changed?

Jun 6th 2014, 2:34 PM 15,981 Views 148 Comments

The Road Safety Authority wants your input.

Two people killed in separate overnight road crashes

# Road Deaths

Two people killed in separate overnight road crashes

May 29th 2014, 7:41 AM 18,887 Views 14 Comments

Both incidents took place in the early hours of this morning.

15-year-old in court as drivers warned about spate of carjackings

# BE CARFEUL

15-year-old in court as drivers warned about spate of carjackings

May 19th 2014, 9:50 AM 11,166 Views 0 Comments

A teenager will appear in court today after a taxi driver had his car hijacked in the early hours of Sunday morning.

11 things pedestrians really want you to know

# Cross Walk

From The Daily Edge

# Cross Walk

11 things pedestrians really want you to know

May 15th 2014, 12:56 PM 23,378 Views 54 Comments

Take a walk on the wild side.

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