Road Safety Radio 2026

Road Safety Radio is a new nationwide initiative bringing independent radio stations together to raise awareness of road safety and help reduce deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads.

As part of the campaign, Midlands 103 will broadcast specially produced programmes and features exploring the real-life consequences of road collisions, while highlighting practical steps we can all take to make our roads safer.

With radio playing an important role for people on the move, Road Safety Radio aims to reach drivers and other road users with relevant, impactful content when the message matters most.

Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and owner of Hyland Transport says a lorry driver he sees all forms of dangerous driving:

He also says that people often try to race a lorry to try and get ahead of them:

These people in the midlands believe a lot of motorists use their mobile phones while driving:

Speeding is also another issue that people see on the roads:

Midlands 103's Una Hughes have been asking people about drink driving: 

 Minister Sean Canney believes too many young people are injured on e-scooters: 

On Saturday Focus, June Fitzgerald shares the impact of losing her dad in a road traffic collision just weeks before her wedding day:

Retired driving instructor Michael Hogan was involved in a road safety education programme in Laois and Offaly in the 1990s:

Doctors from the midlands are also appealing for people to take care on the roads: