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New roadside tests to check for prescription drugs
New roadside tests to check for prescription drugs The Department of Transport has confirmed that in just a matter of weeks motorists will face roadside checks for commonly prescribed medicines such as Valium and sleeping tablets, as well as for illegal drugs. The drug testing will be introduced in March and gardaí will subject motorists to random checks using a...
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Speed ramps - "a bloody nuisance"?
Are speed ramps "a bloody nuisance"? It has been claimed this week that 'Speed bumps', which are scattered all across Ireland are costing drivers hundreds of euros in maintenance costs every year. Many drivers are complaining that they are forking out hundreds as a result of maintenance needed after negotiating these ramps. The question must be asked, though, are speed...
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Porsche Recall
Porsche recall Most surprisingly, Porsche has recalled 85 of its cars due to issues with airbags. Most drivers would have an expectation that the airbags in their car actually work and the Porsche recall addresses cars where that expectation might not have been met. Just 85 cars is a minuscule number for a recall when compared to Toyota who recalled...
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Swedish Car Scam
Swedish Car Scam In early autumn the Trading Standards Service in the UK heard from three consumers who had lost some £13,000 between them due to a scam which has been since been called the Swedish Car Scam. Most recently, a Co Down couple lost a sizeable sum of money on the promise the vehicle would be delivered to their...
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Driving safety for professional drivers
Professional driver safety How many hours can you drive without a break? How many hours can you drive in a day? If you are a bus or truck operator, more than any other driver on the road, you understand that the priorities must be the health, safety and welfare of your staff, passengers and other road users. All professional drivers...
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Used car imports surging
Car imports increasing We have not even reached the end of January yet and already used car imports into Ireland are already 1000 ahead of the total used car imports in January 2016. It seems that buyers have been coming out in force in the first three weeks of the new year 2017. It's still early days but it looks...
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The former leader of Gambia Yahya Jammeh made off with millions and luxury cars
The former leader of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh made off with millions and luxury cars An advisor to the newly elected President of the Gambia has said that the former leader, Yahya Jammeh, has 'made off with millions and luxury cars. Gambia’s new president has ended an immunity deal for the former President. He is being accused of fleeing the country...
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Gardai surrounds Kildare towns and seizes cars
Gardai siezes cars in Kildare Gardai surrounded several Kildare towns last Friday night in a task known as Operation Surround. The Operation aims to clamp down on drink driving and road traffic crime. During the evening, one man was arrested and four vehicles were seized from motorists suspected of driving while under the influence. Operation Surround saw Naas District Gardai...
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Volkswagen emissions scandal Ireland
VW emissions scandal Up until recently, Irish car owners affected by the Volkswagen emissions scandal were restricted from pursuing Volkswagen Group because the exact losses could not be established but the situation has materially changed over the last number of days. It is now believed that stateable cases can be made for all affected owners of Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat and...
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The driving test
Car driving test What does the driving test involve and what you need to know to sit the test. Driver testing in Ireland is carried out directly by the Road Safety Authority to a standard that complies with the EU Directive on Driving Licences. Cost Category Fee A, A2, A1, B, BE, AM,W €85 All other categories €120 CPC Driving...