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Rules of the Road

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Motorways and tunnels

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The following signs indicate the motorway services which may be available:

Electric vehicle

Fuel Garage and repairs Telephone Public toilets charging

Refreshments Restaurant Picnic area Accommodation Information point

Stopping and parking You may only stop or park on the motorway when:

  • your car breaks down,

a Garda signals you to do so, there is an emergency (such as a crash), there are roadworks, or you are at a toll plaza.

Before you begin a long motorway journey, make sure your vehicle:

  • is fit to carry out a long journey at motorway speeds,

has the correct tyre pressure, has enough oil and coolant, and has enough fuel to at least take you to the next fuel or charging station.

Also make sure that any loads carried or towed are secure and that you have enough money or a suitable pass if you are using a tolled motorway.

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Extracted from the RSA Rules of the Road, Revision 9, May 2026. Source PDF · reuse permission unconfirmed.