When planning a holiday in Ireland, it is important to get familiar with different driving laws before you get behind the wheel. VroomVroomVroom has compiled tips and tricks about toll roads, speed limits, mobile phone, and seat belt laws to ensure your road trip experience is smooth and simple. Make sure you understand these rules and apply them to your driving.
In the Republic of Ireland, speed limits and road signs are designated in kilometres per hour (km/h). Please note that road signs and locations are displayed in both Irish (Gaelic) and English. Speed limits are 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on single open roads, 100 km/h on national roads (marked by a green sign), and 120 km/h (74.5 mph) on motorways.
You will find tolls on a number of roads in Ireland. Generally, tolls are paid at the barrier of the toll booth, except for M50 eFlow Barrier System in Dublin. The fastest way to pay for tolls is to sign up for a Toll Tag Account. You can pay at designated Payzone outlets across the country or pay online if you are taking the M50 journey.
Click here to know which roads have tolls.
Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear seat passengers if they are fitted. Seat belts laws in Ireland are there to protect yourself and your passengers in the event of a car crash. Children must use booster seats or an age-appropriate child restraint system.
Find out more about seat belt fines and penalties here.
It is strictly forbidden to hold a mobile phone while driving in Ireland. According to RSA , "You can only use your mobile when you are driving if you are phoning 999 or 112, or in an emergency. It is an offence to hold a mobile phone in your hand or support it with another part of your body, for example between your head and shoulder, when you are driving. If the Gardaí charge you for this offence, you will get a fixed charge notice of €60."
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