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Official statistics from the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) show that in 2024, more than 856,000 drivers failed the NCT. That was just under 50 percent (49.4) of the total tests for the year (1.73 million). The top reasons for failure of the test in 2024 have remained consistent with results from the last few years:

Many surveys show that the majority of motorists in Ireland neglect their tyres, with some surveys showing that as many as one in eight motorists never check their tyres.

Irish drivers are being advised that neglecting your tyres could lead to your motor insurance being invalidated. This is because all motor insurance policies have a clause that requires insured drivers to maintain their vehicle in a roadworthy condition at all times.

A survey of Irish drivers, conducted by German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres, shows that one third (30 percent) of drivers here are either somewhat nervous or very nervous when driving in the rain.

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has teamed up with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Siochána to promote the importance of safety on the roads during Irish Road Safety Week 2021 from October 4-10 inclusive.

The annual Christmas and New Year road safety campaign will see mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoints around the country in a bid to deter people from driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs during the holidays.

This August Bank Holiday period, An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to take extra care when using the roads.

Gardai are askubg all road users to take care over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. The appeal was made ahead of a major Garda operation focusing on road safety during the holiday.

An analysis of tyres replaced at a number of branches of nationwide tyre retailer and car maintenance provider, Advance Pitstop, has shown that a high number of vehicles on our roads are driving on seriously dangerous or defective tyres.

An analysis of tyres replaced at a number of branches of nationwide tyre retailer and car maintenance provider, Advance Pitstop, has shown a high number of vehicles on our roads are driving on seriously dangerous or defective tyres.