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# Your Say

Poll: Do you agree with a harsher penalty points system for novice drivers?

New measures could see novice drivers taken off the road after racking up just six penalty points. Do you agree?

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Oct 19th 2012, 9:41 AM

# Road Rage

1 in 3 drivers 'expect' aggression or intimidation on Irish roads

A survey on motorists says that 13 per cent of them have gotten out of their car to confront another driver.

5.2k

Oct 15th 2012, 8:44 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should gardaí have the power to check mobile phone records of drivers involved in crashes?

What do you think of new proposals put forward by the Road Safety Authority?

9.9k

100

Sep 21st 2012, 9:29 AM

# Target Express

Revenue defends Target Express action as workers begin sit-ins

The freight company ceased trading yesterday with the loss of 390 jobs. The owner blamed the tax authorities for the closure.

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115

Aug 28th 2012, 6:27 PM

# Roads

Gardaí to run operation to get drivers to slow down

There have been four more fatalities on Irish roads than at this time last year, so Gardaí are trying to get drivers to reduce their speed.

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Jul 3rd 2012, 5:58 PM

# SAFE DRIVING

How you could end up with a hefty bill if you crash on the M50

Roadway damage on the M50 caused by car accidents is recouped from your insurance company says M50 Concessions Ltd

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Jun 10th 2012, 7:30 PM

# What the fliuch?

Gardaí warn motorists to take care during inclement weather

With heavy rain forecast, the gardaí are warning motorists to go slow and take care on the roads.

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Jun 7th 2012, 4:06 PM

# Motoring

New car efficiency standards ‘would save drivers €800 a year’

Tougher laws to cut emissions would lead to dramatic savings in the cost of motoring, it’s been claimed.

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May 25th 2012, 6:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are 'R plates' for beginner drivers a good idea?

Do you agree with proposals to introduce R plates in order to identify novice drivers?

11.6k

May 19th 2012, 11:01 AM

# Motorists

634 learner drivers convicted last year for not displaying L plates

The Transport Minister says that there no plans to introduce penalty points for learner drivers who failed to display L plates at this time.

7.0k

May 19th 2012, 7:45 AM

# Clamping

Minister to introduce clamping legislation based on report

The Committee report includes recommendations standardising penalties, signage, training and appeal processes – and prohibiting operators from using premium rate phone numbers.

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May 10th 2012, 11:50 AM

# Dilemma

The burning question*: Do you hover on outside lane on dual carriageway?

This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

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Apr 16th 2012, 1:18 PM

# Industrial Relations

Siptu lodges complaint over Stobart ballot

The trade union has accused the drivers services group of coercing employees to participate in a “hastily arranged ballot”.

3.7k

Feb 21st 2012, 10:56 AM

# Fuel Prices

AA criticises 'all-time record' fuel prices

The rising cost of petrol and diesel is not the fault of garages but down to a Government decision to “super-tax” fuel, says the AA.

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Feb 19th 2012, 3:18 PM

# Speed Cameras

New speed cameras collect €10million in fines

The cameras run by a private operator were introduced in November 2010.

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Feb 8th 2012, 8:36 PM

# speed limits

Speed limits across the country set to be reviewed

Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has announced a major nationwide review to ensure that all speed restrictions are “both safe and sensible”.

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Feb 8th 2012, 12:49 PM

# Roads

Half of drivers with penalty points think they were caught unfairly

A survey of 4,000 motorists also found a small number of drivers have been ‘swapping’ penalty points.

8.1k

Jan 29th 2012, 10:37 AM

# Drivers

Kildare drivers least likely to be 'good samaritans'

Drivers in Donegal and Kerry are most likely to stop and help a stranded motorist – but Kildare and Meath drivers are least likely to intervene.

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Jan 22nd 2012, 10:42 AM

# Fuel

Price increases added €10 to fuel bills last month - AA

The cost of petrol and diesel at the pumps increased again in the last month, adding a reported average of €10 onto the cost of running a modest family car.

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Jan 15th 2012, 12:28 PM

# Cars

Women (slightly) more likely to "neglect" their cars, says AA

That is according a new AA Rescue survey which showed that more women neglect “simple yet important” tasks like checking tyre pressure than men – but both genders fare badly overall.

2.1k

Dec 29th 2011, 12:10 PM

# Roads

Motorists warned to take care on icy roads after several collisions

It’s frosty out there again – and TheJournal.ie readers have reported icy conditions on roads around the country.

3.2k

Dec 18th 2011, 10:52 AM

# Motorists

Drivers "putting lives at risk" by stopping on motorway

AA Ireland and the Road Safety Authority is reminding all road-users not to stop or walk on a motorway unless it is an emergency, after a survey showed that 45 per cent of drivers use the hard shoulder to make or take calls.

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Nov 29th 2011, 9:04 AM

# Drug Testing

Drug testing of motorists to be introduced in new year

Drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs will have to perform co-ordination tests – such as walking in a straight line or balancing on one leg – under plans announced by Minister Leo Varadkar.

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Nov 28th 2011, 12:17 PM

# Insurance

Drop in motor insurance premiums in 2011

The AA said that the average price of a motor insurance policy has dropped from €567 to €549 since the beginning of this year, and that the new stringent drink-driving laws could have a further positive effect.

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Nov 7th 2011, 8:35 AM

# Floods

Here's what to do if your car is flooded...

Don’t attempt to restart it! Plus some other tips from the experts.

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Oct 25th 2011, 11:42 AM

# Road Safety

Lower drink-drive limits to be introduced this week

The blood alcohol limit for drink-driving will be reduced from 80mg to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood from this Friday – certain drivers will be tested at an even lower limit of 20mg.

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Oct 24th 2011, 9:51 AM

# Motor Tax

'Pay as you drive' system should replace motor tax, says TD

Eamonn Maloney said an extra fuel surcharge would allow the government to axe the current vehicle tax altogether.

2.1k

Oct 13th 2011, 8:28 PM

# Red Light

Camera installed in Dublin to catch drivers running red lights

Ireland’s first red light camera enforcement project is to begin shortly in Dublin.

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Sep 5th 2011, 3:03 PM

# Driving

Parking fines to be halved for those who pay promptly?

Compulsory driving lessons for secondary students and reminders for drivers about NCT renewal dates are also among the proposals from an Oireachtas committee.

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Aug 8th 2011, 5:27 PM

# Road Safety

Driver fatigue causes 1 in 5 road deaths

A motorist fighting sleep at the wheel experiences the same level perception impairment as someone driving over the alcohol limit, the Road Safety Authority has warned.

519

Jul 26th 2011, 11:37 AM

# Poll

Poll: Are women more likely to use their mobile phones while driving?

Today we’re asking if women are more likely to have their eyes on their phones while behind the wheel, after a senior Garda said that young females are more likely to be texting while driving.

2.7k

Jun 10th 2011, 10:21 AM

# Drivers

€59 million paid out on behalf of uninsured drivers - report

Around €40 is added on to each driver’s insurance premium as a result of crashes which involved uninsured and hit-and-run drivers.

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Jun 2nd 2011, 4:13 PM

# Learner Drivers

New scheme for learner drivers comes into effect today

The Essential Driving Training scheme is being rolled out from today – meaning learner drivers will be required to complete 12 hours of lessons with an approved driving instructor before sitting their test.

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Apr 5th 2011, 11:28 AM