Ireland’s Road Signs

Warning Signs …..Yellow Diamond shape with Black Symbols & Writing

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
Junction Ahead with road of less importance				Traffic Lights Ahead	Road Narrows Ahead
Junction Ahead with road of equal importance or width				Two-way traffic	Low Bridge Ahead
Advance Warning of a major road			Warning Signs for schools and children
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
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

Regulatory Signs ……. Red & White Circular Signs (except Yield & Stop)

Stop	Yield Right of Way	Geill Sli	School Warden	No Left Turn	No Entry
No Right Turn	No Parking	Keep Left	Turn Left	Turn Right	Straight Ahead Only
Parking Permitted	Speed Limit		Clearway Stopping	Pedestrian Street, Traffic Prohibited	Taxi Ranks

Information 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.

Entry to Motorway	Approaching end of motorway	Roadside Facilities	Camping & Caravan Park

Roadwork Signs …. Orange signs of Various Shapes with Black Symbols / Writing

Road Words Ahead	Road Narrows Ahead at left Side	Traffic Crossover Ahead	Traffic Lights Ahead	Diverted Traffic	Major Road Works Ahead

Briefly

Drive on the left Overtake on the right.

There are severe penalties including imprisonment for driving with a Blood / Alcohol level exceeding 80mg.

Seat belts must be worn at all times (front and back seats)

Children under 12 must not sit in front seats - except for infants or young children in baby or booster seats.

Signposts show distances in Kilometres AND speed restrictions are also shown in Kilometres per hour.

1 Mile = 1.61 kilometres (speedometers show both MPH and KPH)

Speed Limits

Cars and Motorcycles built-up areas 50Km/h (31 mph)

Major roads outside towns 60Km/h (37 mph), 80 mph (50 mph), 100Km/h (62 mph)
(max 80 Km/h with trailer)

Motorways 120K/mh (75 mph) or maximum 80 Km/h with trailer

Road network

Motorways: A network of mainly brand-new Motorways connects major cities, funded with the assistance of the European Union. The new M1 Northern motorway, opened in June 2003, bypasses Drogheda and has made the once-tedious road trip between the capitals a positive pleasure.

N Roads: Roads vary in size and quality from efficient modern highways - designated 'N' on road maps - to narrow country lanes.

Tolls: There are very few toll roads in Ireland. There are toll charges (c. €.1.80 euro) for using the new M50 (Dublin orbital motorway) and M1 Northern Motorway.

Legal

Seat Belts: Front & Rear Compulsory.
Children Under 12 years not allowed in front unless in an approved seat or harness.

Parking: Parking Parking restrictions are shown on roadside signs.
Do not part where there are yellow lines on roadside.
Parking metres and disc systems are in use. Maximum time usually 2 hours.
Clamping and on-the-spot fines are common in major cities.
There are severe penalties for dangerous parking.

Speeding: Driving Offences Speed cameras and radar are in use throughout Ireland.
Penalties for speeding and dangerous driving are severe.
There are severe penalties including imprisonment for driving with a Blood/Alcohol level exceeding 80 mg