Main Topics - Kildare Nationalist

Driving

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Apps cut driving test waiting times by monitoring cancellations at nearby centres

Apps cut driving test waiting times by monitoring cancellations at nearby centres

The app systems continuously monitor driving test centres across the State, giving learner drivers the edge in securing earlier test dates.

Almost 6,000 caught driving without seatbelt last year, figures show

Almost 6,000 caught driving without seatbelt last year, figures show

Garda figures show that 5,848 drivers were caught and fined in 2024 for not wearing a seatbelt

Quiz: Are you a good driver? Do you know the rules of the road?

Quiz: Are you a good driver? Do you know the rules of the road?

Test your knowledge of the rules of the road by taking our quiz!

Learner drivers with more than four permits without passing test may have to start process again

Learner drivers with more than four permits without passing test may have to start process again

Labour TD calls for drivers to resit theory test every 10 years

Labour TD calls for drivers to resit theory test every 10 years

Laois man who crashed into St Patrick's Day parade is told he can never drive again due to medical condition

Laois man who crashed into St Patrick's Day parade is told he can never drive again due to medical condition

Continued disregard for speed limits is 'irresponsible and dangerous', gardaí say

Continued disregard for speed limits is 'irresponsible and dangerous', gardaí say

Almost one in 10 drivers seen using their phone while driving, study finds

Almost one in 10 drivers seen using their phone while driving, study finds

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

The RSA has called for driver distraction to be 'stigmatised, not normalised'

Over half of motorists always obey speed limits - survey

Over half of motorists always obey speed limits - survey

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The survey from The AA garnered responses from over 2,600 respondents and uncovered some trends in driving behaviour and etiquette on Irish roads.

Conor McGregor gets two-year ban and narrowly avoids jail for 'appalling' dangerous driving

Conor McGregor gets two-year ban and narrowly avoids jail for 'appalling' dangerous driving

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

The MMA star asked, "Are you taking the piss?" when a garda who drove at 160 km/h to catch him eventually asked him to step out of his Bentley Continental GT convertible

‘Substantial increase’ in number of speed and safety cameras on Irish roads

‘Substantial increase’ in number of speed and safety cameras on Irish roads

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The Garda Commissioner has pledged to crack down on the number of drivers who speed.

Drivers to be prevented from continually renewing provisional licences

Drivers to be prevented from continually renewing provisional licences

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

The issue of drivers constantly renewing their learner permits is to be addressed once the testing backlog is cleared

Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Gardaí said they put in place an extensive road policing operation from last Thursday until Tuesday morning.

More than 900 motorists caught speeding on National Slow Down Day

More than 900 motorists caught speeding on National Slow Down Day

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Three drivers were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving on National Slow Down Day

Trend of road fatalities is not falling, says Justice Minister

Trend of road fatalities is not falling, says Justice Minister

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Helen McEntee said the number of people killed in road crashes since the beginning of the year is ‘far too high’.

As Met Éireann warns of icy conditions – how to stay safe on the road this winter

As Met Éireann warns of icy conditions – how to stay safe on the road this winter

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Weather warnings mean motorists should take extra care on the roads.