No stoppingIreland

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Ireland. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Ireland

1. No stopping

No stopping means that vehicles are not permitted to stop voluntarily at the indicated location, even briefly for picking up or dropping off passengers or loading or unloading goods. It is a stricter restriction than a no-parking rule.

A no-stopping restriction may be indicated by a traffic sign, road marking or local traffic regulation. Drivers should continue to a place where stopping is permitted unless they are forced to stop by traffic conditions, an emergency or another legal requirement.

May drivers stop on SCHOOL KEEP CLEAR markings in Ireland?

No. The Irish Road Safety Authority instructs drivers not to stop or park at yellow zig-zag SCHOOL KEEP CLEAR markings by school entrances. Stopping briefly for a pupil does not make the restriction disappear.

🔗 rsa.ie • Irish Road Safety Authority, parking around schools

Does free parking outside Dublin’s charging hours override a clearway restriction?

No. A clearway or bus-lane restriction can still apply even when the parking charge does not. Check each restriction separately.

🔗 dublincity.ie • Dublin City Council, pay-and-display parking