| Speed limit on motorway | |
| Speed limit on Open Road | |
| Speed limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol limit | - 50 mg of alcohol in blood stream
- Penalties are extremly high
- High amounts of alcohol in the bloodstream may result imprisonment
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| Road Tools | - There are very few and the cost varies but the most expensive pay toll is €2
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| Use of mobile phone whilst driving | - It is illegal to use a mobile phone when driving and the driver can be fined €40 on the spot
- Hands free units are also illegal
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| On the Spot fines | - On the spot fines can be issued and are around €30 to €50
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| Seat belts | - Compulsory for front seating passengers
- Children must be at least 12 years of age to sit in the front of the vehicle unless a special secured seat is fitted
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red - Stop
- Yellow – slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush hour in built up areas | - 0730 – 1000 hrs
- 1500 - 1730 hrs
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| Fuel | - Unleaded 95 and super 96, diesel and LPG are available
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| Parking Advice | - Parking is allowed on the right side of the road
- In the cities, there are many fee-paying car parks, but parking in the centre of the city can be very hard to find
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