It is an increase of 16% on the year before.

The new zones have been picked in areas where crashes regularly occur and came into operation at 6am.

The 'double trouble' system is already in operation in some parts of Australia.

The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has described the proposals by the Courts Service to overhaul the fines system as cheeky.

AA Ireland says the government must introduce additional incentives to encourage people to purchase electric cars.

Motorists with a passenger in labour, on their way to the airport, or enroute to hospital were among the most poorly-timed car breakdowns in 2018.

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Maeve Kelly, who Gerard Roan drove into in 2016, wants mental health issues to have the same bearing as vision and hearing problems when it comes to a driver’s eligibility to drive.

A new AA Ireland 'Cost of Running a Home' analysis released today shows the cost of owning and maintaining a home has gone up to around €17,000 this year, compared to 2018.

After the attack on the Saudi Arabian oil processing facility, prices were expected to rise and the AA say that it could have been worse for consumers.

Donna Fox (30) was killed after being struck by a truck in Dublin in September 2016. She had been cycling to work.

New figures show that Mespil Road remains the top blackspot for illegal parking on the streets of the capital.

Over 300 drivers contacted the NTA last year alone to complain about signage in private car parks.

A new survey says one in six motorists were involved in at least once collision when they were learning to drive.

Three lanes are re-opening on the M7 in Kildare this morning.

According to the AA’s analysis, the national average cost of a litre of petrol currently sits at 146.1c, up almost 4c from an average price of 142.3c last month.

Nearly 70% of motorists would strongly support legislation designed to lower whiplash court payouts.

Cameras at Blackhall Place, Con Colbert Road and Queen Street will now run on a permanent basis.

Spain remains the most popular summer holiday destination for Irish holiday-goers according to a recent AA Travel Insurance survey.

New figures show four in every 10 appeals against clampers were upheld last year.

Five people lost their lives on Irish roads over the bank holiday weekend - bringing the number of fatalities in the first three months of the year to 39.

In June 2018, the driver of an articulated truck in Cork was convicted of careless driving when it was determined that he had used both hands to take photos of an accident on the South Ring Road. He was fined €600 and given five penalty points.

Over 54% of Irish people are fearful that not enough is being done by the government to encourage the development of new properties across Ireland according to a recent survey.

Almost a fifth of Irish motorists have locked their keys inside their vehicle at some stage, according to recent research.

The former chief executive of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) was told by the then Garda press officer, Superintendent David Taylor, that his phone could be monitored, the Charleton Tribunal has heard.

The former chief executive of the Road Safety Authority was told by the then Garda press officer Superintendent David Taylor that his phone could be monitored, the Charleton Tribunal has heard.

Despite recent research from the CSO indicating that the cost of motor insurance has dropped by 12.8% in the past year, many motorists are seeing premiums rise at the time of renewal, according to AA Ireland.

Over 70% of motorists support the continued use of speed cameras in Ireland in order to minimise speeding and reduce fatalities, recent research from AA Ireland has found.

Motorists are being warned to watch out for icy conditions this morning.

Latest: Gardaí have warned people to use alternative routes if the road they are travelling on is flooded.

Calls are increasing for a Luas-style transport system to reduce congestion in Cork, as latest figures show significant increases in traffic volumes over the last two years.

The price of petrol has reached the second highest level in two years.

Learners who drive unaccompanied could land the owner of the car in prison for six months.

Half of motorists are spending up to €125 a month on petrol or diesel, as fuel prices rise.

Half of motorists are spending up to €125 a month on petrol or diesel, as fuel prices rise.

AA Ireland says it supports the strengthening of the drink-driving laws because it will make roads safer.

One in 10 used cars currently on sale in Ireland have a false mileage displayed, a study has shown.

More than one in 10 second-hand cars currently listed sale in Ireland have a false mileage displayed, according to a new survey.

Nearly a quarter of Irish holiday goers have needed medical attention when abroad, according to a survey by AA Travel Insurance.

New traffic restrictions in central Dublin have cut bus journey times on some routes by 40%.

World crude oil prices have fallen by 3% in the past week, defying attempts by the producer group Opec to boost prices as demand splutters.

The average cost of running a car in Ireland is more than €10,500 per year, according to the AA.

Update 1.29pm: Dublin West TD Jack Chambers has described this morning’s revelations relating to the contract awarded by the Department of Justice to GoSafe to carry out speed checks as “deeply troubling”.

The public are being urged to change their attitudes towards using phones while driving, after 84% of us admitted to the habit.