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| Speed Limit on National Roads | |
| Speed Limit on Regional and Local Roads | |
| Speed Limit in Towns and Cities | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 80mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
- Police undertake random breath-testing
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| Road Tolls | - There are toll charges (€1.50) for using the new M50 (Dublin orbital motorway) and M1 Northern motorway
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
- A mobile phone can be used if a hands free unit is fitted in the car
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| On the Spot Fines | - On the spot fines are issued for speeding and parking offences
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| Seat Belts | - Seat belts must be worn at all times by front and back seat passengers
- Children under 12 years are not allowed in front seat unless in an approved seat or harness
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red – stop
- Amber – slow down
- Green – go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - Monday to Friday only: 0800 - 0900hrs and 1630 - 1830hrs
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| Fuel | - Fuel stations are open from 0730hrs to 22hrs
- Some larger stations operate 24hrs
- Credit cards are widely accepted
- Unleaded petrol available
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| Parking Advice | - Parking meters operate Mon – Sat 0800hrs – 1830hrs
- Maximum parking time is 2hrs
- Most parking restrictions end at 1800hrs
- Cork and Limerick have a parking disc system in operation in main areas
- A disc allows parking between 1 and 3 hours
- You must not park where parking is prohibited by a traffic sign or road markings
- Parking at night – you should park in the direction of the traffic and ensure that the vehicle can be seen
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