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...
Motorbike racer Nicole Lynch ‘wheels in’ as Flogas Brand Ambassador
Motorbike racer Nicole Lynch from Clondalkin in Dublin is now a brand ambassador for Flogas Ireland Motorbike racer Nicole Lynch from Clondalkin in Dublin has been officially announced as a brand ambassador for Flogas Ireland and will be driving a car converted to Flogas Autogas to compete in motorcycle race meetings across Ireland this year. Nicole Lynch said, “I am so delighted to be a Brand Ambassador for Flogas Ireland and the use...
How safe is your car?
If you are thinking of buying a car be sure to find out about the car’s Euro NCAP rating writes Geraldine Herbert So what is Euro NCAP? Euro NCAP is the independent body in Europe behind new car crash safety. The European New Car Assessment Programme gives consumers information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in a range of front and side crashes. New cars are assessed in four areas; Adult protection (for...
How to ensure Learner Drivers are safer on our roads
Learner drivers are among our most vulnerable road users, so how can we ensure they are safer on our roads asks Geraldine Herbert What is the Transport Minister Shane Ross proposing? Transport Minister Shane Ross is considering changing the law to allow Gardaí to seize vehicles being driven by unaccompanied learner drivers. Currently if a learner driver, who is driving unaccompanied, is stopped by a Garda they are issued a fine and...
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