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Welcome to the 'Emerald Isle'

As Ireland is now my home, I would like to offer a warm welcome to anyone who is contemplating a trip.

This page contains information about driving rules and regulations to help ensure that you enjoy your stay.

In Ireland, as in the UK, traffic drives on the left. Read the 'driving on the left' tips if this is your first experience of being on the 'wrong' side.

For detailed information about Irish regulations see 'The Rules of the Road'. This is the official publication published by the Irish Department of the Environment and is available from virtually all of Ireland's bookstores and many newsagents.

The current topics available in this area are listed below. Click the links or follow the navigation arrows.

General information
The roads
Speed limits
Parking
Car hire
Miscellaneous information
Traffic information
Road signs
   
Specific situations
Traffic lights
Yellow box junctions
Roundabouts
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