Traffic signsIreland

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Ireland

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.

✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing with gates or barriers that close when a train approaches. Drivers should be ready to stop when the barriers are down or flashing lights activate. Never attempt to cross when gates are closing or closed.

English • W 121 • Level crossing without flashing red signals. A railway level crossing without flashing red signals is ahead. Follow its signs and crossing arrangements; this warning does not alone specify whether a gate or barrier is fitted.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 121

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.

Parking prohibited.

✓ No entry.

Access prohibited in both directions.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • RUS 050 • No entry. Vehicles must not enter the road from this direction. Observe any lawfully indicated exception.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 050
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

53. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.

✓ Access prohibited in both directions.

Road with one-way traffic.

Motor vehicles prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

English • RUS 021 • Pedestrianised street. Vehicular traffic is prohibited in both directions on the pedestrianised street. An accompanying plate may specify operating times and permitted deliveries or access to premises; observe those conditions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 021
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

54. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians.

✓ Pedestrians prohibited.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 038 • No pedestrians. Pedestrians must not proceed beyond this sign at the indicated light-rail or tramway section.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 038
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

55. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists.

✓ Cyclists prohibited.

Crossing for cyclists.

Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 055 • No cycles, e-mopeds or electric scooters. Pedal cycles, e-mopeds and electric scooters must not proceed beyond this sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 055
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-07-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

56. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Equestrians prohibited.

Mandatory path for equestrians.

Entry prohibited, except for equestrians.

Warning for horses.

This traffic sign indicates that equestrians are prohibited. Equestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 056 • No animals. People riding, leading, driving or in charge of horses or other animals must not proceed beyond this sign. The statutory animal prohibition excludes cats and dogs.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 056
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-07-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

57. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Horsecarts prohibited.

Handcarts prohibited.

Mandatory path for equestrians.

Warning for horses.

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 057 • No animal-drawn vehicles. Animal-drawn vehicles must not proceed beyond this sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 057
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-07-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

Warning for fire hazard.

Start of a tunnel.

✓ Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • RUS 062 • No vehicles carrying explosive material. At the road-tunnel entrance, a vehicle or a towed vehicle carrying explosive material must not proceed. The statutory definition includes substances liable to explode or dangerously react, produce flame or dangerous heat, or emit hazardous gases under normal conditions of transport.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 062
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

59. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Warning for a road narrowing.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • RUS 052 • Maximum vehicle width. Vehicles wider than 2.15 m must not proceed. Include the load when checking width.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 052
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

60. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Trucks and buses prohibited.

✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • RUS 016 • Height restriction. Do not proceed if your vehicle or load exceeds the indicated clearance of 4.65 m.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 016
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

61. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Trucks prohibited.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • RUS 053 • Maximum gross weight — safety. Vehicles with a design gross vehicle weight exceeding 10 tonnes must not proceed. The restriction applies regardless of the load currently carried; safety weight restrictions have no access exemption.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 053
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Maximum design gross vehicle weight • traffic rules (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

62. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Trucks prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • RUS 054 • Maximum axle weight. Do not proceed if the load on any axle exceeds 4 tonnes.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 054
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

63. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited.

Trucks longer than indicated prohibited.

Trucks prohibited.

Trucks wider than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks heavier than indicated are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not continue if they exceed the displayed mass limit. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2023-08-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

64. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning left prohibited.

Turning right prohibited.

Entry prohibited.

Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 013 • No left turn. Vehicular traffic must not turn left at the junction, subject to any lawfully indicated exception.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 013
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the right.

Turning right mandatory.

Turning left mandatory.

✓ Turning right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 012 • No right turn. Vehicular traffic must not turn right at the junction, subject to any lawfully indicated exception.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 012
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

66. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

Turning left prohibited.

Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 017 • No U-turn. Vehicular traffic must not make a U-turn.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 017
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

67. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.

Road with one-way traffic.

✓ Driving straight ahead prohibited.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is prohibited. Traffic may not continue straight ahead where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 011 • No straight ahead. Traffic must not proceed straight ahead past the sign. Follow the permitted route indicated by the other signs.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 011
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

68. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for two-way traffic.

Parking prohibited.

✓ Overtaking prohibited.

Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • RUS 014 • No overtaking. Overtaking is prohibited for the signed section. Observe the extent indicated by accompanying signs or plates.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 014
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

69. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.

Start of a minimum speed.

✓ Start of a speed limit.

Start of an advisory speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • RUS 043 • 50 km/h speed limit. The maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 043
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2026-06-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Prohibited access zone.

Start of a low-emission zone.

✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).

Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

English • RUS 031 • School warden stop sign. Stop when this sign is displayed by a school warden. Remain stopped until the warden permits traffic to proceed.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 031
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

71. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

✓ Parking prohibited.

Parking allowed.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • RUS 063 • Parking restriction for specified events. Parking by mechanically propelled vehicles is prohibited or restricted during the event-related periods shown on the accompanying information plate. Read that plate for the dates, times and extent of the restriction.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 063
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

72. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.

Entry prohibited.

Parking prohibited.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • RUS 010 • Clearway. Stopping or parking is prohibited during the periods shown on the accompanying plate. An END plate marks where the clearway restriction finishes.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 010
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

73. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

Turning right prohibited.

✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • RUS 049 • Mini-roundabout. Follow the clockwise direction indicated by the arrows at the mini-roundabout and yield to traffic approaching from the right as required.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 049
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 049.

74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.

Warning for a curve to the left.

Turning left prohibited.

✓ Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • RUS 007 • Turn left ahead. Traffic must turn left ahead at the junction indicated.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 007
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 007.

75. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning right mandatory.

Turning right prohibited.

Warning for a curve to the left.

Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • RUS 008 • Turn right ahead. Traffic must turn right ahead at the junction indicated.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 008
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 008.

76. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right mandatory.

✓ Pass obstacle on the left.

Turning left prohibited.

Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • RUS 001 • Keep left. Traffic must pass to the left of the sign or obstruction, following the arrow.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 001
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 001.

77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left or right mandatory.

Road with two-way traffic.

Mandatory divided path for pedestrians.

✓ Pass obstacle on either side.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.

English • RUS 003 • Pass either side. Traffic may pass either side of the sign or obstruction.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 003
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 003.

78. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.

Turning right prohibited.

Passing right prohibited.

✓ Pass obstacle on the right.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • RUS 002 • Keep right. Traffic must pass to the right of the sign or obstruction, following the arrow.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 002
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 002.

79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead prohibited.

✓ Mandatory left.

Mandatory right.

Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

English • RUS 006 • Turn left. Traffic must turn left at the junction indicated.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 006
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 006.

80. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

✓ Mandatory right.

Turning right prohibited.

Mandatory left.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • RUS 005 • Turn right. Traffic must turn right at the junction indicated.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 005
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 005.

81. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

Stopping prohibited.

Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • RUS 004 • Keep straight ahead. Traffic must proceed straight ahead at the junction indicated.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 004
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 004.

82. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.

Crossing for cyclists.

Cars prohibited.

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • RUS 009 • Cycle track. The sign identifies a cycle track. Its use by pedal cycles, permitted e-mopeds and electric scooters is governed by the applicable cycle-track rules.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 009
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 009.

83. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

English • RUS 058 • Shared pedestrian and cycle track. Pedestrians and people using pedal cycles, e-mopeds or electric scooters share this track. Take care around other users and follow the shared-track rules.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 058
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 058.

84. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.

Start of a tunnel.

✓ Start of a motorway.

Start of an expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

English • F 330 • Start of motorway. Motorway regulations apply from this point. Observe the access restrictions and the speed limit signs.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • F 330

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Original: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport Version without red stroke: EthanL13 • Public domain • Source revision 2023-08-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

85. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.

End of the tunnel.

✓ End of the motorway.

End of the expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • F 333 • End of motorway. The motorway ends here. Follow the signs and limits applying to the road beyond.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • F 333

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2023-08-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

86. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.

The road is closed.

✓ Dead end street.

Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

English • F 350 • Cul-de-sac. The road indicated has no through route for vehicles.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • F 350

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

87. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction directions and destinations.

✓ Ramp destination.

General information about the directions.

End of the motorway.

This traffic sign gives information about the destination reached via the ramp. The displayed destination indicates where the ramp leads.

English • TSM Chapter 2 • Motorway exit advance direction sign. The sign shows the approaching motorway exit, its junction number, routes and destinations. The example indicates an exit in 1 km; prepare to use the correct lane.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • TSM Chapter 2

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2024-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Information about the next exit.

Detour directions at the intersection.

General information about the directions.

✓ Information about the directions of the roundabout.

This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.

English • TSM Chapter 2 • Roundabout advance direction sign. The diagram shows the approaching roundabout exits and their destinations or route numbers. Choose the exit and lane appropriate to your destination.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • TSM Chapter 2

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89. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.

✓ Parking allowed.

Parking only allowed if you pay.

Start of a parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • F 200 • Parking. A parking place is available. Observe any parking conditions, charges and time limits shown on accompanying signs.

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🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • F 200 © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

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