Irish motorists could face hefty fines under new EU laws
Drivers will now be traced for traffic offences abroad writes Geraldine Herbert Irish motorists who speed while driving their own cars on the continent this summer will no longer be able to avoid fines under a new EU directive. What is changing about driving abroad? At the moment if you take your own car abroad, say to France on a camping holiday, and you commit a traffic offence such as speeding or breaking a red light and this is...
We’re growing! Nicole Lynch Joins WheelsForWomen.ie as a Contributor
We’re very excited to announce that Nicole Lynch is joining WheelsForWomen.ie as a regular contributor Riding motorbikes since she was four, Nicole Lynch from Clondalkin in Dublin is no stranger to the sport. Her family are steeped in it and she began her own racing career in 2013, as a sidecar passenger with brother Dylan and solo rider in the Masters Championships and the Irish Short Circuit Championships, garnering numerous podium...
Ten things to know about new car sales so far this year
For the third month in succession car sales are down writes Geraldine Herbert To the end of March this year, 75,967 new private cars have been licensed, down from 93,205 in the same time last year. Toyota maintained its position as Ireland’s favourite car manufacturer with a 9.87% market share ahead of Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Nissan. The most popular new car is the Hyundai Tucson followed by the Nissan Qashqai, Ford Focus,...
Students take Road Safety message to the Catwalk
Students raise awareness of the importance of seat belts A dress made completely from seat belts is in the running for a design award in the Junk Koutoure Recycled Fashion Competition, sponsored by Bank of Ireland. Three enterprising students from Ursuline college Sligo, Eimear Joyce, Rachael Quigley and Émer Mc kenna (who also models the dress ) created the dress to highlight the importance of road safety and to encourage young...
Why a 30km/h city speed limit is a good idea
New Dublin City Council 30km/h speed limits come into effect writes Geraldine Herbert A 30km/h speed limit has been extended to all residential roads within Dublin’s canals and will be further extended to Sandymount, Glasnevin, Crumlin and Cabra from May. A detailed map of the areas now included can be accessed here. Reducing speed limits is rarely supported by drivers but here are five reasons why the reduction should be...
Ten things to know about Motor Tax
Earlier this week a special report on the administration and collection of motor tax was published writes Geraldine Herbert Just over €1 billion in motor tax was collected in 2015. While the number of cars being taxed has increased, revenue has actually fallen due to the lower average tax paid per car. Since 2008 the Motor tax system is based on emissions but cars bought before that are paying considerably more as tax is based on...
