AA deals with keys locked inside cars 6 times a day
The AA deals with keys accidentally locked inside cars well over 2,000 times a year according to data released by the motoring organisation today. “Every time someone calls us to report it they are embarrassed and feel as if they are the biggest eejit in Ireland.” Says Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan. “But it […]
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1 in 5 Admit to Speeding in the Past Month
More than a fifth of Irish motorists have broken the speed limit within the past month, according to recent research from AA Ireland. 21.07% of more than 7,000 respondents to an AA Motor Insurance survey admitted that they had broken the speed limit within the past month. Meanwhile, a further 8.76% and 10.13% admitted to […]
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Luas Cross City not an excuse to hit motorists
The railroad is coming through. Dublin City Council is determinedly forcing other modes aside to make sure that the Capital’s Luas extension gets every priority. They are deliberately choosing to be blind to the point of vindictiveness when it comes to the consequences for motorists. No effort is being to facilitate private transport and no […]
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1 in 5 Likely to Change Car before 2018, AA Finds
Almost one in 10 of motorists intend on changing their car before July 2017, with over 20% planning a change before the end of the year according to recent research carried out by AA Ireland. 9.05% of the over 7,000 respondents to an AA Motor Insurance Survey carried out in January 2017 stated that they […]
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Could the ‘Dutch Reach’ save lives?
It may sound funny, but the ‘Dutch Reach’ is a road safety technique that could save lives. ‘Dooring’ occurs when a cyclist crashes into a car door that has been opened by a reckless driver or rear passenger, and it’s no small problem. In the UK, there were 474 reported accidents in 2015 caused by a […]
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Drug Testing: Gardaí to begin roadside tests in March
From March 2017 Gardaí will be provided with new technology to carry out roadside drug testing, as part of an effort to improve road safety. As part of the new measures motorists will now be tested for a variety of illegal and prescription drugs which could negatively impact on the ability to drive. Below we […]
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AA Warns Motorists to Slow Down Amid Windy Weather
AA Ireland is advising motorists to prepare for hazardous driving conditions in the coming days, after Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow Weather Warning for parts of the country advising that winds of up to 80km/h are expected between Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 January. While conditions are expected to stay largely dry across most […]
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Fuel Prices rise by 5c per litre in January
The cost of fuel has reached its highest level since late 2015 according to the latest AA Fuel Prices Index, as the average price of a litre of petrol rose by 4.9c and diesel by 5c within the last month. The AA’s analysis shows that the average price of a litre of petrol now sits at […]
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AA Warns Motorists to Slow Down amid Snow/Icy forecasts
AA Ireland is warning motorists to prepare for hazardous driving conditions in coming days, following forecasts that snow and icy conditions, as well as high winds, are expected across the country in the coming days. Hail, sleet and snow are likely to affect the north of the country as early as Wednesday before moving south throughout Thursday, which […]
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1 in 10 motorists continue journey despite fatigue
Despite recent efforts to highlight the dangers of driving while fatigued, almost 10% of motorists admit to having continued driving in an effort to complete their journey without stopping, despite feeling the effects of fatigue. A survey of almost 10,000 motorists, carried out by AA Car Insurance, found that 9.11% of respondents admitted that despite noticing […]
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