# Motorists

All time

# fuelling the boom

The price of fuel is going down but motorists are still paying far more than they did last year

The AA says it is concerned that, for every litre of petrol purchased, 63.67% goes to the government.

13.0k

May 24th 2017, 12:25 PM

# pump it up

Petrol prices drop for first time in six months

On average, a litre of petrol now costs 136.6c, while a litre of diesel costs 126.0c.

28.8k

Apr 17th 2017, 2:57 PM

# don't get duped

AA warns car buyers about new mileage 'lowballing' scam

By doctoring the mileage twice, unscrupulous sellers can dupe buyers and fool NCT checks, says the AA.

44.8k

Mar 28th 2017, 2:09 PM

# setanta insurance

Innocent motorists in serious road accidents 5 years ago still 'haven't seen a cent'

Some drivers who have been out of work since their accident have yet to receive their insurance payout.

21.5k

Feb 28th 2017, 7:00 PM

# rising costs

Car insurance gone up? Insurers will soon have to tell you why

New laws will be in place by the end of the year to ensure that insurance companies tell customers why they are paying more.

31.2k

Jan 10th 2017, 8:27 PM

# why so much?

'Thrown to the wolves': There's no justification for 300% price hike in car insurance, says committee

An Oireachtas committee said Irish drivers must get detailed breakdown of why their car insurance costs so much.

37.6k

112

Nov 24th 2016, 4:20 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should penalty points be increased for using a phone while driving?

The RSA says increased penalty points have resulted in changes in the behaviour of drivers.

21.5k

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Nov 18th 2016, 8:42 AM

# Dover

14-hour delays see traffic at standstill at English port of entry into France

The Port of Dover has seen enormous tailbacks over the weekend due to holiday traffic and heightened security at French border control.

36.8k

Jul 24th 2016, 12:05 PM

# eyes on the road

Garda operation targeting people using mobile phones while driving

Operation Mobile Phone will continue today.

18.0k

102

Mar 23rd 2016, 8:50 AM

# Me Nerves

Every Irish motorist will identify with this gas sketch

Oh Jesus.

5.4k

Mar 6th 2016, 10:54 AM

# price at the pumps

Price war means motorists set to save on petrol and diesel

Oil prices are dropping and the market in Ireland is very competitive at the moment.

34.2k

Jan 13th 2016, 2:00 PM

# more cash

Drivers saw insurance rise by up to 50% this year and the increase looks set to continue

Irish drivers will collectively pay €300 million in extra premium costs this year, according to the AA.

22.8k

106

Dec 30th 2015, 11:02 AM

# Act Of Kindness

This random act of kindness is every car-owner's dream

We need more people in the world like this.

7.1k

Nov 18th 2015, 7:00 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

150

Sep 21st 2015, 7:57 PM

# click click

Rush hour drivers take note... Gardaí have launched a seatbelt crackdown

Let’s be careful out there.

18.4k

Sep 7th 2015, 5:00 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

# driving wave

9 driving problems every Irish motorist will understand

Get. The sheep. Off. The road.

10.0k

Apr 16th 2015, 1:07 PM

# 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

# no delay

Getting your NCT soon? Good news. More inspectors are working than ever before

There have been criticisms about delays, but the RSA says appointments are available.

8.3k

Jan 28th 2015, 7:15 AM

# eco-friendly

You may be judged on your fuel efficiency in a new driving test

The RSA wants your view but it has some of its own ideas.

12.8k

Jun 7th 2014, 11:18 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Own up... Have you ever parked in a disabled space?

Ever? Time to confess.

22.0k

194

May 21st 2014, 9:11 AM

# fools of the road

Back off, buddy: Irish drivers love to 'tailgate'

Survey shows we have three main ways of dealing with impatient drivers.

18.3k

147

May 6th 2014, 9:08 AM

# fixed charges

'Motorists were wrongly fined' --- speed camera whistleblower

Alan Shatter says he’s pursuing claims detailed tonight on Prime Time with the new Garda Commissioner

19.2k

Apr 1st 2014, 11:44 PM

# Weather

Not again. More spot flooding warnings issued

AA Roadwatch have urged motorists to be careful this afternoon.

24.8k

Jan 12th 2014, 3:38 PM

# L plates

You'll only understand these terrors if you've learned to drive

In which case, you’ll never forget it.

29.5k

Jul 16th 2013, 6:00 PM

# all we are saying

6 ways to heal the rift between motorists and cyclists

Give peace a chance.

12.2k

Jul 8th 2013, 6:00 PM

# wheely irritating

The 11 most annoying drivers on Irish roads

How many of these will you meet on your commute?

59.2k

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Jun 24th 2013, 6:00 PM

# brb texting

How not to text while sitting on top of a moving car

OH MY GOD WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?

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Jun 5th 2013, 5:56 PM

# Drivers

Uninsured drivers responsible for 7 per cent of vehicle damage

Over a quarter of Irish drivers have had their car damaged by an unidentified driver and almost 7 per cent have had their vehicle damaged by an uninsured driver, according to the AA.

6.4k

May 26th 2013, 2:29 PM

# level crossings

Campaign launched after four deaths and 96 'near misses' at level crossings

The campaign aims to make road users aware of the correct behaviour at railway crossings and the dangers posed by their misuse.

6.6k

Apr 8th 2013, 11:32 AM

Road users warned of risk of flooding

The Road Safety Authority has said that drivers should follow its tips for driving safely in bad weather.

15.7k

Mar 21st 2013, 7:05 PM

# Roads

Motorists warned over icy road conditions in January

Temperatures are expected to drop to -3°C tonight, with the possibility of widespread frost, icy conditions, black ice, dense and freezing fog suggested for the coming days.

12.5k

Jan 8th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Roads

Road users urged to take care over Christmas period

Drivers have been advised to be patient of other road users, to allow plenty of time for their journey, and to never ever drink and drive.

2.6k

Dec 24th 2012, 12:23 PM

# alcolocks

Are ignition locks the answer to cutting drink-drive deaths?

Ireland is considering introducing them as a sentencing option in drink-driving convictions, a measure recommended this week in the US.

9.8k

Dec 16th 2012, 8:00 AM

# Penalty Points

Shatter: Allegations on penalty points concern only 'small minority' of cases

The justice minister says fewer than 300 alleged driving offences are being questioned, out of a total of almost 1.5 million.

5.6k

Dec 11th 2012, 3:01 PM

# Penalty Points

Garda Commissioner: Investigation into penalty points cancellations will be 'rigorous'

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan said there was “no question” that a culture of non-enforcement of penalties was being tolerated by the Gardaí.

11.2k

Dec 7th 2012, 11:18 AM

# Galway

'Gnarly City Counsel' parking tickets fool Galway motorists

The tickets were put under the windscreen wipers of cars in the Crescent/Sea Road area – and the council say it was “an elaborate prank”.

10.5k

Dec 6th 2012, 5:41 PM

# Get home safely

€500,000 Hailo taxi voucher giveaway to help get people home safely this Christmas

Over 100,000 wallet-sized cards, each containing a €5 discount voucher for a Hailo taxi, will be available to people in Dublin during December.

9.5k

Dec 4th 2012, 8:43 AM

# Breakdowns

Rise in number of motorists using wrong fuel, says AA

Motorists are being hit with large bills after accidentally putting unsuitable fuel into their vehicles.

11.2k

Dec 3rd 2012, 1:50 PM

# Weather

Warnings to motorists over icy roads, freezing fog

Gardaí have already reported several crashes across the country.

9.7k

Nov 28th 2012, 8:00 AM