# Drivers

All time

# aggressive

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

A lot of customers have been airing their grievances.

65.6k

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Dec 27th 2015, 9:24 PM

# Snoozing

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

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.

12.6k

Dec 6th 2015, 11:15 AM

# Health and Safety

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

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

20.6k

Nov 13th 2015, 6:01 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should disqualified drivers be named and shamed?

Or do they still deserve some privacy?

17.2k

Oct 24th 2015, 10:28 AM

# car test

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

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

15.3k

Oct 1st 2015, 1:10 PM

# Penalty Points

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

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.

27.0k

Sep 29th 2015, 6:40 PM

# Your Say

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

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

26.5k

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Sep 21st 2015, 7:57 PM

# seems dangerous

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

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

12.7k

Aug 16th 2015, 12:18 PM

# Wicklow

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a Jeep in Blessington

Another motorcyclist was injured in the incident.

17.3k

Aug 13th 2015, 9:09 AM

# HEY BIG SPENDERS

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

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

13.5k

Aug 10th 2015, 8:55 AM

# Off the Road

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

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

20.8k

Aug 6th 2015, 1:36 PM

# Castlebellingham

Man killed in three car crash in Louth

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

18.5k

Aug 3rd 2015, 8:43 AM

# wakey wakey

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

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

7.7k

Jul 28th 2015, 3:31 PM

# Recall

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

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

21.9k

Jun 27th 2015, 1:08 PM

# Dublin

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

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

16.9k

Jun 23rd 2015, 9:35 PM

# Penalty Points

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

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

16.0k

Jun 22nd 2015, 2:15 PM

# Speed Cameras

Where in Ireland gets the most penalty points?

We’ll give you three guesses…

46.1k

Jun 13th 2015, 6:00 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

7.8k

Jun 4th 2015, 4:55 PM

# striiiiikkeeee

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

The bus strike starts tomorrow.

43.0k

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Apr 30th 2015, 9:25 PM

# m fiddy

9 emotions every driver experiences while on the M50

The bane of your life.

7.6k

Apr 24th 2015, 1:18 PM

# Work Stoppage

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

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

13.1k

Apr 14th 2015, 6:00 PM

# Don't be an ass

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

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

16.9k

Apr 13th 2015, 5:35 PM

# slow down

Almost 500 Irish drivers caught speeding in just 24 hours

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

27.7k

Mar 28th 2015, 11:45 AM

# Beep beep

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

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

8.7k

Mar 18th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Beep beep

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

So much singing, so much road rage.

7.1k

Jan 16th 2015, 6:45 PM

# Dangerous Driving

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

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

8.4k

Dec 31st 2014, 1:32 PM

# penalty points quashed

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

The Oireachtas Transport Committee isn’t impressed.

20.2k

Dec 10th 2014, 5:39 PM

# cycling hacks

8 essential hacks for cyclists in Ireland

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

35.9k

Oct 27th 2014, 1:00 PM

# clamp happy

Nine complaints a day made against Dublin clampers

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

9.0k

Oct 20th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Attention

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

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

5.6k

Oct 7th 2014, 11:05 AM

# Black Box

More women than men take on feedback to become better drivers

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

4.9k

Oct 7th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Penalty Points

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

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

6.9k

Oct 2nd 2014, 10:03 AM

# Your Say

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

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

13.6k

Sep 6th 2014, 9:55 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

7.0k

Aug 28th 2014, 8:40 AM

# Shake Up

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

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

25.0k

Aug 1st 2014, 6:45 AM

16 reasons Irish roads are the best in the world

Great drivin’.

54.3k

Jul 20th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Have your say

How should the driving test be changed?

The Road Safety Authority wants your input.

16.0k

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Jun 6th 2014, 2:34 PM

# Road Deaths

Two people killed in separate overnight road crashes

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

18.9k

May 29th 2014, 7:41 AM

# BE CARFEUL

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

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

11.2k

May 19th 2014, 9:50 AM

# cross walk

11 things pedestrians really want you to know

Take a walk on the wild side.

23.4k

May 15th 2014, 12:56 PM