![]() Standard, two-way and urban roads are often about two feet narrower than in larger countries, and often have no verge or shoulder for pulling over. Irish motorways or highways should be familiar to visitors but once you get onto the local, more rural roads, you could find them somewhat narrower than expected. "A"are used for primary and non-primary roads with mileage shown instead of kilometres. Roads in Northern Ireland's motorways are also blue symbol with an "M". In the Republic of Ireland, motorways are blue symbol with an “M” - i.e M50 and the national roads are green signs with an “N” - i.e N7). While this is common knowledge, it’s easy to get confused, especially on strange roads in a new country. In Ireland they drive on the left side of the road and the driver’s side is on the right hand drive of the car. What side of the road to drive in Ireland? Irish car rental companies require all UK licence holders to present a ‘check code’ before the rental can be released the ‘check code’ will be valid for 21 days. UK drivers licenceĪs of June 8th 2015, DVLA announced the UK paper counterpart of the driving licence is no longer valid. Drivers from other countries that are recognised by Ireland can drive on their current licence for 12 months after which they must get an Irish licence.US Citizens can use their driving licence in Ireland. International Driving Permits where required, must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver. Those from United Kingdom, United of States, Canada, Australia and EU member states will not need to provide an International Driving Permit. What driving licence can I use in Ireland? International drivers licence See information on children baby & booster seats in the rental guidelines. The use of handheld phones while driving is also illegal, unless with a hands-free device. Seat belts are to be worn in both the front and rear seats, and children under twelve years old are not allowed to sit in the front. Speed limits and distances are posted in kilometres in the Republic of Ireland – 50km/h being just over 30mph and 100km/h being a little more than 60 mph – but signs change to miles when crossing into Northern Ireland. ![]()
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