#road-safety

#road-safety

Survivors, loved ones, witnesses, and first responders all suffer profound effects from the fatalities on Irish roads. This impact is often unnoticed yet undeniably significant, with the emotional and psychological toll extending far beyond the immediate tragedies.

A car crashed into a wall in Beckenham, leaving parts scattered around. The driver fled the scene but later returned to report to police.

Tadeo Binaama Tumusiime, 47, pleaded guilty to careless driving that seriously injured two schoolboys and was charged with causing serious injury by careless driving.

A person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a three-vehicle crash on the M25, which happened between junctions 28 and 27 just before 8:30am.

A road marking at the junction of Mollison Drive and Stafford Road said 'look right' but points left, causing confusion for drivers and pedestrians.

Plans to introduce 20mph speed limits across Barnet have been put out for consultation, focusing on high concern areas identified by residents for safety improvements.

The body of a male, aged in his 50s, was discovered last Saturday at Ballymaquirk on the outskirts of the town, near a busy road junction.

A staggering 59% of drivers surveyed said they don't report potholes. Experts are urging motorists to report potholes in their local area, in order to give road users the best chance of receiving compensation when making a claim.

Failure to wear a seat belt carries a fixed charge fine of €120 and three penalty points. Someone convicted in court of not wearing a seat belt faces a €2,500 fine and five penalty points.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the need for stricter adherence to road safety in response to the accident, highlighting the frequency of deadly vehicle crashes in Tanzania.

At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Saturday night, a car collided with a tree and then a wall, tragically resulting in the death of the 44-year-old driver.

The Belfast High Court last week blocked the upgrading of a major road between Dublin and Donegal even though the judge accepted his decision is likely to lead to people being killed and seriously maimed.

Lillie's mother, Debbie, is determined to campaign for Lillie's Law, aiming for lifetime bans for dangerous drivers, finding solace in ensuring they can't harm again.

Flowers have been laid in a tribute to a 70-year-old man who died after a car crashed into a fence in Bexley.

Mr. Justice McAlinden expressed awareness that his ruling would cause "fresh anguish" to bereaved families, emphasizing the scheme’s breach of the Climate Change Act 2022.

Overweight trucks cause wear-and-tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure.

Footage of dangerous overtakes on cyclists, captured by helmet and bike cameras, is being sent to police in record numbers, highlighting concerns amidst growing cycling incidents.

The male, aged in his 20s, travelling on the e-scooter who was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for serious injuries has since passed away.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision on the Tubberjarlath Road (R332) that occurred early in the morning, involving multiple vehicles.