RSA Brings Road Safety and FlineBox Breathalysers to Electric Picnic 2025
The best way to end a festival is getting home safely. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is back at Stradbally this weekend (29–31 August) as the official road safety partner of Ireland’s biggest festival. Meet the FlineBox – Your Festival Reality Check Ever wondered if “just one more pint” might push you over the limit? The RSA has you covered. The FlineBox is a self-service breathalyser powered by the same Dräger sensor technology...
Back to School Road Safety Tips 2025: Six Essentials for Parents
As a new school year begins, mornings get busier, roads get busier — and the safety of your child on the school run becomes more important than ever. To help make the daily journey safer (and a little less stressful), here are six smart tips every parent should have on their back-to-school checklist. 1. Prep the Night Before Mornings are chaotic enough without last-minute panics over missing shoes or forgotten lunches. Take the...
How to Manage Hay Fever While Driving: Essential Tips for Allergy Season
For nearly one in five people in Ireland, summer doesn’t just mean sunshine — it signals the start of hay fever season. And for drivers, those itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and stuffy noses can be more than just an annoyance; they can be a real hazard on the road. Here are some smart strategies for managing hay fever symptoms while driving — and staying safe behind the wheel. 1. Keep Your Car SpotlessA clean car is your first line...
How to Travel Safely with Pets: Essential Tips for Road Trips with Your Dog or Cat
Planning a road trip with your pet this summer? Whether you’re heading across the country or just taking a short drive, travelling with animals requires a bit of extra preparation to ensure the journey is safe, stress-free, and enjoyable for both you and your four-legged companion. First and foremost, safety comes above all. Just like humans, pets must be properly restrained in the car. Letting...
Global Survey Finds 95% of Women Drivers Face Aggression on the Road
A vast majority of women drivers—95%—report having experienced aggressive behaviour behind the wheel, according to a new global survey released to mark International Women Drivers’ Day (June 24). The survey, commissioned by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) in collaboration with Czech motoring magazine Žena v autě.cz, collected responses from 1,879 women in 47 countries. It is the most comprehensive study to date on women’s...