Our missionThe 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.ObjectivesProviding a safe environment for all road users and promoting the efficient use of our road network are our twin aims.Key functionsThe 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 drivingImproving vehicle standardsEstablishing and monitoring a standard for driver instructionOverseeing the system of driver licensing and undertaking certain enforcement activitiesWorking with stakeholders to ensure a co-ordinated response and ensure our collective resources are used wisely and efficientlyUndertaking accident and road safety research in order to develop measures and recommendations to improve road safetyAdvising the Minister for Transport on road safety policyProducing road safety strategy documents and monitoring their implementation