Drivers
# drivers - Friday 26 April, 2013
Is this the world’s worst attempt at parallel parking?
At 30+ minutes, we think it might be.
# drivers - Thursday 28 February, 2013
New app lets you verify your taxi driver
The Taxi Driver Check smartphone app is from the National Transport Authority and lets you check the licence details of the vehicle and driver – and see an ID photo.
# drivers - Monday 4 February, 2013
Insurance companies to have full access to drivers’ offences
The measures mean that insurance companies will be able to take serious offences into account when applying a loading on an insurance policy for penalty points.
Poll: Should insurers be able to access details of drivers’ road offences?
New measures will allow insurers to access information on the reasons for drivers incurring penalty points, a move expected to push up premiums. What do you think?
# drivers - Sunday 13 January, 2013
Appeal for witnesses after serious Cork crash
The accident happened on the Cork to Waterford road in the early hours of this morning.
# drivers - Wednesday 2 January, 2013
Survey shows men drive faster but women are less confident behind the wheel
A report from AA also showed that 50 percent of male drivers have run over a pet or animal while driving.
# drivers - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
2012 sets new record for fewest road deaths in Ireland
The number of road deaths has now fallen for six years running, with a new national record of 161.
# drivers - Monday 17 December, 2012
Poll: Have you ever travelled with an over-the-limit driver?
Research from the AA says 13 per cent of us – and a fifth of teens – have been driven by an over-the-limit driver.
# drivers - Sunday 16 December, 2012
13 per cent of people have travelled with over-the-limit driver
The AA’s latest survey showed that this is a more common occurrence among 17 – 24 year olds, with one in five of them saying they had travelled with a driver over the limit.
# drivers - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
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.
# drivers - Friday 7 December, 2012
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 GardaÃ.
# drivers - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Watch out: Drivers warned to take care on icy roads
Gardaà and AA Roadwatch are warning drivers to take care after freezing weather created dangerous conditions across the country.
# drivers - Friday 2 November, 2012
Gardaà warn drivers as major outage cuts power to Slane
All traffic lights are out of order in Slane and Gardaà have told motorists to take extra care.
# drivers - Friday 19 October, 2012
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?
# drivers - Monday 15 October, 2012
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.
# drivers - Friday 21 September, 2012
Poll: Should gardaà 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?
# drivers - Tuesday 28 August, 2012
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.
# drivers - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Gardaà 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 Gardaà are trying to get drivers to reduce their speed.
# drivers - Sunday 10 June, 2012
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
# drivers - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Gardaà warn motorists to take care during inclement weather
With heavy rain forecast, the gardaà are warning motorists to go slow and take care on the roads.
# drivers - Friday 25 May, 2012
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.
# drivers - Saturday 19 May, 2012
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?
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.
# drivers - Thursday 10 May, 2012
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.
# drivers - Monday 16 April, 2012
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)
# drivers - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
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”.
# drivers - Sunday 19 February, 2012
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.
# drivers - Wednesday 8 February, 2012
New speed cameras collect €10million in fines
The cameras run by a private operator were introduced in November 2010.
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”.
# drivers - Sunday 29 January, 2012
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.
# drivers - Sunday 22 January, 2012
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.
# drivers - Sunday 15 January, 2012
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.
# drivers - Thursday 29 December, 2011
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.
# drivers - Sunday 18 December, 2011
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.
# drivers - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
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.
# drivers - Monday 28 November, 2011
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.
# drivers - Monday 7 November, 2011
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.
# drivers - Tuesday 25 October, 2011
Here’s what to do if your car is flooded…
Don’t attempt to restart it! Plus some other tips from the experts.
# drivers - Monday 24 October, 2011
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.
# drivers - Thursday 13 October, 2011
‘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.
Most Popular
Most viewed articles in the past 24 hours
Most Commented
Most commented articles in the past 3 days
Read Me
Selected opinions from around the web
Nick Leeson: I’ve observed the need for debt solution – now I’m acting on it
By Nick Leeson - @thenickleeson
Column: The success or failure of the UK’s economic strategy matters greatly to Ireland
By James Kilcourse
Lisa McInerney: Senator’s ‘frape’ gaffe signals that panic – not reason – rules social media debate
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady
News in Photos
News in Video
Download our app
Most Popular Today
|
1
|
Emergency meetings after soldier ‘decapitated’ in London machete attack |
|
2
|
Which county has the lowest disposable income per person? |
|
3
|
Donegal man charged with 1982 Hyde Park attack |
|
1
|
Finally: The inventor of the GIF explains how to pronounce it |
|
2
|
Aer Arann buys €144 million worth of aircraft and announces 50 jobs |
|
3
|
RTE stars paid “too much” says station boss |
Trending Tags
About Us
Corrections
Content copyright © Journal Media Ltd. 2013
Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483623.
Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.
Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.
News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.
Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Sites: TheJournal.ie | BusinessETC.ie | TheScore.ie | DailyEdge.ie | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie
