Driving in Ireland

Driving in Ireland

A member of the Garda Síochána may arrest, without warrant, if: (a) a person produces a driving licence to the member but refuses or fails to permit the member to read it, or, (b) a person who, when their name and address is lawfully demanded of them, refuses, or fails to give to the member their name and address or gives to the member a name or address which the member believes to be false. Important note about Insurance relating to driving licence held: When applying for motor insurance in Ireland the provider will ask you for a lot of information about driving licence held, driving history and about the vehicle. Should any information which is provided to the insurance be in any way inaccurate this can invalidate the insurance. Similarly, if any incident occurs and the driver is not driving legally (for example, if someone with only a driving permit has an accident while driving without an accompanying full licence holder), the insurance can be invalidated meaning no cover would be provided. Helpful Information on Rules of the Road General Information - In the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland always remember to drive on the left-hand side of the road. Signposts and place names are displayed in both Irish (Gaelic) and English. Distance signposts and speed limits in the Republic of Ireland are in kilometres. In Northern Ireland signposts and speed limits are all in miles. Visitors to Ireland must have in their possession a valid national driving licence to hire a car and carry it with them at all times while touring. Seatbelts must be worn at all times in the front and back of the vehicle. There are very strict laws on drinking and driving and the best advice is simply don’t drink and drive. Don’t park in unsuitable areas and never leave valuables on view in the car. Safety / Rules of the Road - It is the client’s responsibility to drive carefully on the road. Please remember that rural roads in the Irish countryside can be quite narrow. Slow down, take care and abide by the local laws. To familiarize yourself with the rules of the roads in Ireland visit Rules of the Road and for tips on driving in Ireland please see the Road Safety Authority website. Motorway Tolls - The number of tolled roads in Ireland has gradually increased in the past few years. Motorway tolls generally cost between €1.90 and €5.10 and are payable by the renter at the tolling booth with the exception being Dublin’s M50 barrier free tolling. Road Traffic Fines - Ireland is no different to any other country, if you park in restricted areas, you may be fined, and/or the vehicle towed away. Renters are fully responsible for payment of Parking fines, clamping charges and all Road Traffic fines. Disclaimer: The content provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation and/or opinion. Neither Dwellworks nor any of its subsidiaries make any representations, express or implied as to the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Dwellworks expressly disclaims any liability for errors or omissions in such information. Information subject to change.

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