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Staggering number of unaccompanied learner drivers have had their cars seized so far this year

Gardaí have seized over 1,300 cars from unaccompanied learner drivers so far this year, latest figures show. A total of 586 penalty point notices were issued to novice drivers and motorcycle riders for non-display of an ‘N’ plate already in 2022. ...

16 May 2022 at 21:33

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RSA aims to tackle driving test backlog by hiring almost 100 new testers

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has begun a recruitment campaign for seventy five additional driver testers. That's according to the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for road safety, Mr Jack ...

12 Apr 2023 at 17:33

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RSA aims to tackle driving test backlog by hiring almost 100 new testers

12 Apr 2023 at 16:33

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FIFTEEN vehicles seized in Kildare for illegal driving in just two days

Gardaí in Kildare seized 15 vehicles over the weekend for various offences. According to An Garda Síochána, vehicles without insurance or tax and which were being driven by unaccompanied learner drivers were seized. Vehicles being ...

15 Jul 2024 at 12:33

Motoring

Over 1,300 unaccompanied learner drivers had their cars seized so far this year

13 May 2022 at 13:33

Motoring News

Yamaha’s XSR125 Legacy brings retro looks to learner segment

Yamaha has brought a slice of retro style to the 125cc segment with its new XSR125 Legacy. It uses the same chassis and architecture as the regular XSR125, but has been ‘influenced by some of Yamaha’s most iconic designs from ...

20 Apr 2022 at 11:55

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Waterford Gardaí seize car of learner driver who reversed away from checkpoint

A car driven by an unaccompanied learner driver has been seized by Waterford Gardaí after the driver attempted to avoid a Garda checkpoint. According to An Garda Síochána, a Roads Policing Unit were conducting a routine ...

25 Jul 2023 at 13:33

Ask learners if they want their driving test examiner to be ‘chatty’ – study

Driving test candidates should be asked if they would like their examiner to be “chatty” or “formal” to boost female pass rates, a report commissioned by a Government agency has suggested. Transport research group TRL, ...

10 Aug 2025 at 09:30

Motoring News

Government considers lowering drink-drive limit and learner driver changes amid road safety strategy

The government is considering introducing a range of road safety measures to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 65 per cent by 2035. The first road safety strategy ‘in over a decade’ will consult on a variety ...

07 Jan 2026 at 09:21

'Chancer' - Car seized after driver speeds away from Naas checkpoint

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LATEST: Car seized after driver speeds away from Naas checkpoint

Kildare gardaí seized a vehicle after a driver was caught turning away from a checkpoint at speed. According to An Garda Síochána, officers from the Naas Roads Policing Unit (RPU) spotted the driver turning and ...

18 Jul 2024 at 07:33

Crime & Court

Drug driver who led Tipperary gardaí on chase arrested after almost crashing into home

A drug driver who led gardaí on a chase has been arrested after losing control of his car and almost crashing into a house in Tipperary. According to An Garda Síochána, the Roads Policing Unit in Tipperary ...

18 Jun 2024 at 11:33

National News

Average of 15 learner drivers caught for drink-driving each month

An average of 15 learner drivers are caught drink-driving on Irish roads every month, according to latest figures. A total of 731 learner drivers were caught over the limit by gardaí between 2020 and 2023....

29 Feb 2024 at 13:24

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