Road safety on Sunshine 106.8
A dedicated road safety strand for Dublin listeners: vignettes broadcast every weekend and monthly half-hour programmes from September '26 to February '27, plus practical advice and trusted links. Everything here is available to listen again, any time.
Funded by the News Reporting Scheme
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Carol Dooley
Road Safety on Sunshine 106.8
Carol Dooley hosts Sunshine 106.8's road safety programming, bringing listeners practical advice, expert interviews and real stories from Dublin roads. With a warm, straightforward style, she makes road safety feel personal and easy to act on.
Email Carol Dooley: carol.dooley@sunshineradio.ieWhen it's on air
Two-minute messages
Tune-in for new road safety messages broadcast every weekend on Sunshine 106.8 from September '26 to February '27.
Half-hour programme
A full road safety programme on the last Sunday of each month from September '26 to February '27, with expert guests and listener stories.
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About this strand
Sunshine 106.8 runs this road safety programme because safer roads matter to every Dublin listener. The series is produced as public-interest journalism and is funded by the News Reporting Scheme from Coimisiún na Meán, bringing practical advice, real stories and trusted information to the airwaves.
Two-minute vignettes
Short, sharp safety messages broadcast across the schedule.
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Read the road safety messages
Every two-minute message in full text — search by word or browse by theme.
Monthly Programmes
Six in-depth programmes with expert guests and listener stories, broadcast on the last Sunday of each month.
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RSA road safety campaigns
Current and recent campaigns from the Road Safety Authority. Select any campaign to explore it in full on the RSA website.
RSA campaignRural Speed Limit
Speed limits on many rural local roads have reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h — know the signs.
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RSA campaignTime to Talk
Encouraging life-saving conversations with family members about unsafe driving behaviours.
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RSA campaign30km/h in urban areas
Promoting the benefits of 30km/h speed limit zones in built-up areas.
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RSA campaignLearner and Novice drivers
Reminding learner and novice drivers that a lower penalty point threshold applies to them.
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RSA campaignDangerous Driving Behaviours
Tackling five dangerous behaviours — speeding, drink driving, distraction, seatbelts and drug driving.
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RSA campaignSeatbelts
What do you think will happen? The RSA campaign on why every belt, every journey matters.
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Road safety essentials
Slow down
Speed is a factor in a large share of serious collisions. Drive to the conditions, not just the limit.
Source: RSA — speed and driversBelt up, every trip
Seatbelts and correctly fitted child seats remain the single most effective protection in a crash.
Source: RSA — seatbelts and child safetyNever drive impaired
Alcohol, drugs, medication and fatigue all slow reactions. If in doubt, don't drive.
Source: RSA — drink and drug drivingPut the phone away
A moment's distraction at 50 km/h covers the length of a football pitch.
Source: RSA — driver distractionLook out for each other
Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are the most vulnerable people on our roads.
Source: RSA — vulnerable road usersBe seen after dark
High-visibility clothing and working lights make an enormous difference on unlit roads.
Source: RSA — pedestrian safety
Official information & help
Road Safety Authority (RSA) (opens in a new tab)Campaigns, driver licensing, vehicle testing and road safety research.
An Garda Síochána — Roads Policing (opens in a new tab)Enforcement updates, road traffic advice and how to report dangerous driving.- RSA — Check Your Vehicle (opens in a new tab)NCT, CVRT and roadworthiness information for every vehicle owner.
- Garda Traffic Watch (opens in a new tab)Contact your local Garda station or report a road safety concern.
Jane McNamara
Journalist & Producer — Road Safety on Sunshine 106.8
Jane McNamara is a journalist and producer with a background in radio and broadcasting. She researches, writes and produces Sunshine 106.8's road safety strand — from the two-minute features to the half-hour monthly programmes — working with the Gardaí, the Road Safety Authority and people affected by road collisions to bring clear, practical reporting to listeners across Dublin.
Email Jane McNamara: jane.mcnamara@sunshineradio.ieFunded by the News Reporting Scheme
Sunshine 106.8's road safety reporting is funded by the News Reporting Scheme from Coimisiún na Meán, supporting original journalism that serves the public interest.
Learn more about the Journalism Scheme