Thank you to all who took part in our #DrivingforWork seminar today. We would like to thank the Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána for co-hosting the event, our guest speakers for their valuable insights, and our team for making this important seminar happen. If you or your employees would like to find out more about workplace road safety, visit drivingforwork.ie #VisionZero #RoadSafety
Road Safety Authority
Public Safety
Ballina, Co. Mayo 10,538 followers
Our mission is simple: to make roads safer for everyone
About us
Our mission The aim of the Road Safety Authority is to save lives and prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of collisions on the road. This is reflected in our maxim, Working to Save Lives. Objectives Providing a safe environment for all road users and promoting the efficient use of our road network are our twin aims. Key functions The RSA works to improve road safety in Ireland by: Developing and implementing information and education campaigns to increase awareness of road safety and promote safer driving Improving vehicle standards Establishing and monitoring a standard for driver instruction Overseeing the system of driver licensing and undertaking certain enforcement activities Working with stakeholders to ensure a co-ordinated response and ensure our collective resources are used wisely and efficiently Undertaking accident and road safety research in order to develop measures and recommendations to improve road safety Advising the Minister for Transport on road safety policy Producing road safety strategy documents and monitoring their implementation
- Website
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http://www.rsa.ie
External link for Road Safety Authority
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Ballina, Co. Mayo
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2006
Locations
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Primary
Moy Valley Business Park
Primrose Hill
Ballina, Co. Mayo F26 V6E4, IE
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Clonfert House,
Bride St
Loughrea, Co. Galway H62 ET93, IE
Employees at Road Safety Authority
Updates
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One quarter of drivers involved in fatal collisions were driving for work: Research presented today by the RSA at the annual Driving for Work seminar. The seminar was co-hosted by the RSA, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána. This year’s theme was “Back to Basics” and its aim was to inform and educate employers about how to implement safe driving for work practices. For more information, visit drivingforwork.ie #DrivingforWork #RoadSafety #DriveSafe
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Coca-Cola HBC’s Designated Driver Campaign is back for its 20th anniversary to reward drivers who play their part in getting their friends and family home safely this Christmas. To help get the message out this Christmas, TV Presenter and former Olympian Greg O’Shea has teamed up with Coca-Cola HBC and its brand partner, The Coca-Cola Company, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Designated Driver campaign. Over 350 venues across the island of Ireland will participate in this year’s campaign. Drivers can grab two soft drinks from the Coca-Cola range for free, by simply making themselves known to bar staff. #VisionZero #RoadSafety #DesignatedDriver
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Calling all road safety advocates! Don’t miss the next European Road Safety Charter event, Effective Campaign Strategies for Road Safety Equipment, happening online on Wednesday, 4 December. 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4fNHnK5
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We would like to say a special thank you to Smock Alley for allowing us to host our annual World Day of Remembrance event, and a special thank you to all the families and friends who came together to remember their loved ones who have passed. As we commemorate this day, let us reinforce our commitment to road safety. Let us pledge to be more responsible on the road, to look out for each other, and to work together towards a future where road deaths and serious injuries are a thing of the past. #WDOR2024 #WorldDayOfRemembrance
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RSA launch World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024 This special reception in Dublin brings together families and individuals who have lost loved ones or suffered serious injuries in road traffic collisions. There will be many events just like this around the country this weekend with #WDOR2024 taking place on Sunday 17 November. If you want to let us know about a remembrance event happening in your area, or you want to see the list of events taking place around the country, visit https://bit.ly/3QyDD42 #WorldDayOfRemembrance
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📢 Last chance to register! 📢 The Road Safety Authority, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána will be holding an online webinar on Thursday 14th November 2024. The objective of this webinar is to inform and educate employers about how to implement safe driving for work practices. Register now at drivingforwork.ie #DrivingforWork #RoadSafety #VisionZero
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Keep It #SignSafe: RSA Urges Politicians to Prioritise Public Safety Over Promotion As canvassing for the General Election kicks off, the RSA is calling on all political parties and their campaign workers to exercise caution when positioning campaign posters, especially near roadways. The RSA emphasises the importance of ensuring that campaign activities do not compromise road safety. It is illegal to place posters in locations that obscure traffic signs, including speed limits, junctions, warnings, roadworks, and directional signs. For more, visit https://bit.ly/3YTNQxj #SignSafe #RoadSafety #VisionZero
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The Road Safety Authority, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána will be holding an online webinar on Thursday 14th November 2024. The objective of this webinar is to inform and educate employers about how to implement safe driving for work practices. Register now at drivingforwork.ie #DrivingforWork #RoadSafety #VisionZero
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The Road Safety Authority, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána will be holding an online webinar on Thursday 14th November 2024. The objective of this webinar is to inform and educate employers about how to implement safe driving for work practices. Register now at drivingforwork.ie #DrivingforWork #RoadSafety #VisionZero