Title: Driving in Ireland | Ireland.com
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Content: Here's what you need to know about driving laws, tolls, parking and more
Thursday, 01 April, 2021
If you're going to be driving on your trip to Ireland, you'll need to know the basics. So we've put together this handy guide that covers everything from the laws in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to helpful tips and useful links to official bodies where you can get more information. 5 top tips
1
Cars on the island of Ireland drive on the left-hand side of the road. 2
Signposts in Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) areas are written in Irish (Gaelic). 3
You need a valid national driving licence or an international driving permit. 4
Northern Ireland uses miles per hour, while the Republic of Ireland uses kilometres. 5
Everyone in your vehicle MUST wear seat belts at all times. Roads in Ireland
Roads in Ireland are generally of a high standard. They range from motorways and dual carriageways to secondary roads with two-way traffic and winding country lanes. In the Republic of Ireland, motorways are prefixed with an “M” (for example, the M50 ring road around Dublin city).