Sam Waide
Sam Waide is the CEO of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland, where he plays a crucial role in promoting road safety and reducing fatalities on the roads. Under his leadership, the RSA has focused on raising awareness about the vulnerabilities of motorcyclists and the importance of driver attentiveness, particularly in light of rising motorcycle fatalities in recent years.
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Recent news mentions
Seán joined Assistant Commissioner Catharina Gunne and Road Safety Authority chief executive Sam Waide for a photocall outside the department.
A call from ‘Death’ turns a junior minister into a detective – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31
Sam Waide is the chief executive of the Road Safety Authority who emphasized the dangers of distracted driving.
Motorists urged to slow down as national policing operation targets excessive speed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
Sam Waide recognised the ongoing frustration felt by the public on the issue of driving test waiting times.
Driving testers working evenings, weekends and bank holidays to clear backlog, RSA says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11
Sam Waide, chief executive of the RSA, offered a sincere apology to those affected by the backlog and waiting times.
New centres and expanded hours in bid to ease waiting times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22
Sam Waide, CEO of the authority, emphasized the need for drivers to be aware of motorcyclists.
Crashes on the M50 are ‘due to volume of traffic and lack of attention’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15