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Irish road safety information — drink driving law, collision stats, RSA campaigns, and practical guidance for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

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Distracted Driving in Ireland: The Hidden Epidemic That's Deadlier Than Speed

Distracted Driving in Ireland: The Hidden Epidemic That's Deadlier Than Speed One second of inattention at 100km/h covers 28 metres of road. A lot can go wrong in 28 metres. Speed gets the headlines. Speed cameras,...

16 Apr 2026 6 min read

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Drink Driving and the Law in Ireland

The Mixed Message Problem The RSA's campaign slogan is "Never Ever Drink and Drive." Clear enough. Except the law says you can have some alcohol and still legally drive. The limit in the Republic of Ireland is...

13 Apr 2026 6 min read

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The Dangers of Drink Driving

Two Pints and a Set of Car Keys Around 350 people in Ireland are caught driving under the influence every single week. The RSA's own figures say so. That's just the ones who get caught. The real number is higher. You...

13 Apr 2026 5 min read

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The Top 10 Drink Driving Myths Debunked

The Pub Wisdom That Won't Die Everyone's an expert on drink driving after a few pints. "Sure, one is fine." "I'm a better driver with a buzz." "The morning after is grand." These aren't...

13 Apr 2026 6 min read