Traffic calming signs
Some towns and villages use road features, signs and markings for traffic calming, which generally involves slowing the pace of traffic and managing its flow at junctions. The type of signs used for traffic calming are regulatory, warning and information. When you enter one of these towns or villages, you will see an information sign that may be combined with the town or village name and a speed limit sign.
In these towns, expect the following speed reducing measures: traffic islands, gateways, mini-roundabouts, build-outs, chicanes, pinch points, and ramps.
You may also come across the following signs on residential roads in built-up areas. These signs indicate that the road includes ramps, speed cushions or speed tables. oilligh m
REDUCE
SPEED NOW
Reduce speed
Ramps on road Mini-Roundabout now ahead
Traffic calming Slow Zone
Please note that it is a fixed-charge offence of €60 plus one penalty point to violate the rules relating to mini-roundabouts, the information sign for which is shown above.
Urban slow zones (30Km/h) for housing estates
Slow zones are usually found in self-contained areas with local roads and low traffic volumes. Slow zones are usually accompanied by other traffic calming measures such as speed bumps. Road users should take extra care and expect the unexpected.