| Speed Limit on Motorways | - 100 -120kmh (62-74mph) – varies (signposted)
- Occasionally 80kmh (50mph) (see signs)
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| Speed Limit on Open Roads | - 80kmh (50mph) – 100kmh (62mph) varies (signposted)
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| Speed Limit in Towns | - 50kmh (31mph)
- Residential areas: 30kmh (18mph) (signposted)
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| Alcohol Limit | - 50mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving and can result in an on the spot fine of €136
- It is legal to use a hands free unit
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| On the Spot Fines | - On the spot fines are issued
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| Seat Belts | - Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear seated occupants if fitted
- Children under the age of 12 years and shorter than 1.5 metres may not travel as front seat passengers unless suitable child seat is fitted
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red – Stop
- Amber – Stop
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - 0700 – 1000hrs
- 1630 – 1900hrs
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| Fuel | - Most fuel stations on motorways are open 24hrs
- Smaller stations in residential areas are open from approximately 0800 – 2000hrs
- All major credit cards are accepted in large fuel stations
- Euro Super Unleaded 95, Superplus Unleaded 98, Diesel and LPG are available
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| Parking Advice | - A system operated by Blue zones is functional in towns and cities
- Blue zones are marked by a sign and a blue line – in these zones parking is only allowed in dedicated parking spaces
- Parking discs for these areas can be obtained from police stations, fuel stations
- Make sure you take notice of the maximum parking time allowed in that particular zone (see sign)
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