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03/08/2023

Ádh mór Paul 👏

26/10/2022

Minister Naughton Announces fines for 16 road safety offences to double from October 27th. Minister Naughton made the announcement at the Road Safety Authority’s Annual Conference in Croke Park today. https://bit.ly/3TFEGzo

24/10/2022

A single lost life on our roads is too many.

2022 is on course for an increase on 2019 and 2021 road fatalities.

At this time of year especially, when driving conditions become more challenging, we all need to exercise extra caution.

Don't become another statistic.

13/09/2022

09/05/2021

https://unitetheunionireland.org/2021/05/09/rsa-accused-of-introducing-essential-worker-self-declaration-without-consultation/?fbclid=IwAR14gZxrxhiVMI95eMTmDv9kVnUjLETyKCExSqujJa-Xb3ILCdyIqIGH1v8

Unite warns that ability of learner drivers to self-declare may undermine public health measures Driving instructors concerned at GDPR implications of new system May 5th: Unite, which represents Ap…

11/10/2020

Final reminder for residents in Ireland to exchange their UK / NI driving licence for an Irish driving licence.

The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS)* is issuing a final reminder to anyone resident in Ireland with a UK / NI driving licence that they need to exchange it now, as their UK/NI licence will not be valid to drive here after 31 December 2020.

While the UK has left the EU, a transition period was agreed that allowed for the exchange of driving licences to continue. That transition period ends on the 31 December 2020. If you are resident in Ireland and using a UK licence to drive it will no longer be valid to drive in Ireland after this date.

It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK licence for an Irish driving licence.

As it can take longer to process a UK / NI licence exchange, and there may be further delays caused by a last-minute increase in applications, plus extra demand on the service caused by Covid19, you should make an application as soon as possible.

To exchange your licence, you must complete a licence application form and present this, the correct fee and your UK licence at any NDLS centre. You must make an appointment online at www.ndls.ie to attend any of the 36 NDLS centres (https://www.ndls.ie/where-to-apply.html).

More information including frequently asked questions on how to exchange your UK licence can be found at www.ndls.ie and on gov.ie/brexit, the Irish Government’s website to help businesses and citizens around the country to prepare for Brexit.

Almost 50,000 people heeded this message in 2019 and exchanged their UK/NI driving licence for an Irish driving licence.

Visitors to Ireland holding a UK/NI licence, will continue to be entitled to drive in Ireland as a visitor with their existing driving licence. Visitors won’t be required to carry an International Driving Permit in order to drive here so long as they carry their UK/NI driving licence with them.

Notes:
•Licence exchange applications that include the original copy of the UK/ Northern Ireland licence can be exchanged more speedily. Where an applicant cannot submit an original licence and instead includes a ‘letter of entitlement’ from the DVLA in the UK this will take longer to process.
•There are some limited exceptions where what are known as national licences categories cannot be transferred to the Irish licence. You may need to speak to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the UK to find out if you have any national categories on your UK/NI licence.

*The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is managed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA)

29/06/2020

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have confirmed that the phased reopening of some RSA’s services will be further extended on Monday 8 June, the start of phase 2 of the Government’s road map for easing of Covid19 restrictions. The Na...

07/06/2020

Statement from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, and the Road Safety Authority in relation to the gradual re-opening of some RSA services.

https://bit.ly/2A7IuWH

Some of the conditions that will apply to services re-opening include;

• , and centres will open on a gradual basis in the coming days and weeks. Check relevant websites for updates on centres opening in your area.

• Customers must make an appointment in advance to avail of any service. No walk-in appointments will be accommodated. This will be kept under review.

• All services must be paid for with credit / debit cards. No cash will be taken.

• Social distancing should always be maintained.

• Anyone wishing to use these services are reminded that they are subject to the Government’s current restriction on travel

16/05/2020

Mr.Bean May have been on to something !!

14/03/2020

Dear ADI,

All driving tests as and from the last test on this Friday evening 13 March 2020 are being suspended based on medical advice from the relevant health authorities as a result of the Covid 19 virus. This decision has been taken to protect the health of our staff and the general public. The suspension will be in effect up to 29 March 2020 but ADI’s should check Coronavirus updates on www.rsa.ie for further information as this will be kept under review. Test candidates are being advised today of this decision.


Kind regards

Driver Education

Due to medical advice driving lessons will also be cancelled until 29th of March