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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is set to be split into two independent agencies under plans being pushed by the Government.

Almost one in three (30%) drivers admit to using their mobile phone while driving.

RSA’s analysis of road traffic collision data shows that between 2018 and 2022 8% of drivers killed and 12% of drivers seriously injured were driving for work.

A survey of Irish drivers, conducted by German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres, shows that one third (30 percent) of drivers here are either somewhat nervous or very nervous when driving in the rain.

Almost half of drivers (49%) believe that the accompanied driver rule should be scrapped for learner drivers, with one in four (25%) of them saying that this rule should be scrapped altogether.

Almost half of drivers (46%) believe that the speed limits on Irish roads are ‘all over the place’ and need to be overhauled as a review of speed limits has been announced by Government.

A new survey conducted by Compare The Market has revealed that 81 per cent of drivers report being in a car accident due to distracted driving.

Galway motorists can have their children's car seats checked for free by the Road Safety Authority later this month.

Irish drivers are being urged to check their sunglasses before getting behind the wheel.

Community advocates for safer streets are pleased that a majority of Galway city councillors voted to include 30 km per hour speed limits outside city schools as part of the city’s speed limit review at Monday’s council meeting, and that the Executive promised a full review of speed limits of all city and suburban roads by 2024.