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Speed Limits/Distances —
Over the past few years all new city, village and town signs
in the Republic have had their distance stated in kms (kilometres)
instead of miles. From January 2005 the speed limits have
also been changed to kms and instead of a typical town speed
being 30 mph it is now 50 kmh. (The speed signs state km/h
so people are not confused with the old "mph" signs
and go faster than they should)
All new cars will have their speedometer s only in kilometres.
You will have to remember that if you rent a car in
the Republic and take it across the border that the speedometer
will not show the speed in mph if it is a 2005 model. Distances
and speed limits remain in mph in Northern Ireland.
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Some
Driving Tips In Ireland
N.B.
Remember to Drive on the left in Ireland
Driving
Laws and Regulations
Unless
signs indicate otherwise, speed limits are:
30 mph is now 50 km/h
(towns/cities) mph Equivalent
31
40
mph is now 60 km/h (special
speeds) mph equivalent 37
50
mph is now 80 km/h
(regional local roads) mph
Equivalent 50
60
mph is
now 100 km/h(N National
Roads- Green) mph Equivalent
62
70
mph is now 120 km/h (M Motorways
Blue)
mph Equivalen 75
Seat
belts must be worn by driver and passengers at all times.
Local
parking regulations and restrictions must be complied with
which are signposted where applicable
In
disc parking areas a disc must be clearly marked and displayed
so that it is clearly visible from outside the vehicle.
In
parking meter areas, the relevant fees must be paid before
leaving the vehicle.
Where
possible vehicles should be parked in attended parking areas.
When
approaching a Roundabout look to your right. Always yield
to traffic on the rondabout.
In
the event of an Accident
Never
admit liability or give a promise to give money to parties
involved
Call
the Police (Garda)immediately if any other party's guilt has
to be ascertained or if persons are injured.
Do
not drive the car unless you are sure it is safe to do so.
Contact
the local office of the car rental company as soon as possible
This
information has been supplied by a major car rental company
in Ireland and is presented without responsibility for it's
accuracy
- Have a nice trip
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