Driving on the left
In Ireland, all traffic drives on the left hand side of the road. You will see
signs on the road reminding you of this. Be careful at junctions as this can be
confusing until you get used to driving on the left.
Parking in Towns and Urban Areas
Parking in urban areas will usually require you to display a parking disk in your car.
These pay and display disks can be purchased from news agents or from machines at the side of the road. Failure to display a ticket in these areas will result in your car being clamped or towed away.
Give Way on Roundabouts
On approach to a roundabout always give way to traffic on the right and drive in a
clockwise direction.
Speed Limits in Ireland
In the Republic of Ireland speed limits are measured in kilometers per hour (kph). The speed limit for National Roads (green signs) is 100kph; Regional and Local Roads (white signs) is 80kph; Motorways (blue signs) is 120kph; and in built up areas is 50kph.
In Northern Ireland, speed limits are measured in miles per hour (mph). The national speed limit is 60mph, 70mph on motorways and 30mph in built up areas.
Other speed limits are clearly indicated by road signs. Please stay within the limits and keep our roads safe.
Protect Your Unattended Belongings
When you leave your vehicle unattended always lock it and don't leave any luggage or valuables visible in the body of the car.
Don't Drink and Drive
It is our advice that you do not consume any alcohol prior to driving.
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| Warning Road Signs
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Dangerous
Corner Ahead |
Dangerous
Bend Ahead |
Series of
Dangerous
Corners
Ahead |
Series of
Dangerous
Bends Ahead |
Staggered
Junction with
roads of less
importance |
Roundabout
Ahead |
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| Junction Ahead with road of less importance |
Traffic Lights
Ahead |
Road Narrows
Ahead |
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| Junction Ahead with road of equal importance or width |
Two-way
traffic |
Low Bridge
Ahead |
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| Advance Warning of a major road |
Warning Signs for schools and children |
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Sharp
Depression
Ahead |
Series of
Bumps or
Hollows
ahead |
Sharp Rise
Ahead |
Possible
presence of
riders on
horseback
ahead |
Road Works
Ahead |
Unprotected
Quay, Canal or
River Ahead |
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Slippery Stretch of
Road Ahead |
Steep Ascent
Ahead |
Steep Descent
Ahead |
Level
Crossing
Ahead,
unguarded
by gates or
lifting
barriers |
Level
Crossing
Ahead,
guarded by
gates or
lifting
barriers |
Level
Crossing
ahead with
lights and
barriers |
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| Regulatory Road Signs
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| Stop |
Yeild Right
of Way |
Geill Sli |
School Warden |
No Left Turn |
No Entry |
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| No Right Turn |
No Parking |
Keep Left |
Turn Left |
Turn Right |
Straight Ahead Only |
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Parking
Permitted |
Speed Limit |
End of
Speed Limit |
Clearway
Stopping |
Pedestrian Street,
Traffic Prohited |
Taxi Ranks |
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Information Road Signs
These signs give information regarding direction, distance, place etc. They may have black lettering on a white background or white lettering on a green background such as those illustrated.
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| Entry to Motorway |
Approaching end of motorway |
Roadside Facilities |
Camping & Caravan Park | |
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Roadwork Road Signs
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Road Words
Ahead |
Road Narrows
Ahead at
left Side |
Traffic
Crossover
Ahead |
Traffic
Lights
Ahead |
Diverted
Traffic |
Major Road
Works Ahead |
