Irish Traffic Signs
Complete guide to understanding Irish road signs. Learn to recognize and respond to every sign type.
Regulatory Signs
Red circles indicate prohibition or mandatory action
Irish Regulatory Signs - Circular Signs
Speed Limit and Stop Signs
No Entry
Do not enter this road
No Overtaking
Overtaking is prohibited
Stop
Come to a complete stop
Give Way
Yield to other traffic
Speed Limit
Maximum speed allowed
No Parking
Parking is not permitted
Warning Signs
Yellow/amber triangles warn of potential hazards
Warning Signs - Diamond-Shaped Yellow Signs
Dangerous Bends and Curves
Junction and Traffic Flow Warnings
Dangerous Bend
Sharp curve ahead
Junction Ahead
Road intersection approaching
Pedestrian Crossing
Pedestrians may cross here
Slippery Road
Road surface is slippery
School Zone
School area - reduce speed
Roadworks
Construction or repairs ahead
Information Signs
Blue/green signs provide directions and information
Information and Directional Signs
Motorway Signs - Blue Background
Motorway
Blue sign - high-speed route
National Road
Green sign - major route
Regional Road
White sign - secondary route
Parking
Parking area nearby
Hospital
Hospital location
Tourist Attraction
Brown sign - point of interest
Quick Reference
- Red Circles:
Prohibition or mandatory action
- Yellow Triangles:
Warning of hazards
- Blue Signs:
Motorways and information
- Green Signs:
National roads
- White Signs:
Regional and local roads