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Traffic signsIreland

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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Ireland
Priority signs
Warning signs
Prohibitory signs
Mandatory signs
Information signs
Additional signs

Warning signs

A warning sign is a traffic sign that alerts drivers to a potential danger or change in road conditions ahead, giving them enough time to slow down and react safely. These signs warn about hazards such as sharp bends, pedestrian crossings, slippery surfaces, merging traffic, animals on the road, or upcoming intersections. Their purpose is not to forbid or command anything, but simply to prepare drivers for situations that require extra attention.

Stop and give way. Give way. Warning for a roundabout. Priority at the junction. Warning for merging traffic from the left. Priority at the junction. Warning for a curve to the left. Warning for a curve to the right. Warning for a sharp curve to the left. Warning for a sharp curve to the right. Warning for a double curve, first left then right. Warning for a double curve, first right then left. Warning for curves. Warning for a road narrowing. Warning for a road narrowing on the left. Warning for a road narrowing on the right. Warning for a road with two-way traffic. Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. Warning for a speed bump. Warning for a bad road surface. Warning for a dip in the road. Warning for a steep ascent. Warning for a steep descent. Warning for a tunnel. Warning for a movable bridge. Warning for a quayside or riverbank. Warning for traffic lights ahead. Warning for falling rocks. Warning for roadworks. Warning for loose chippings on the road surface. Warning for a slippery road surface. Warning for strong crosswinds. Warning for a height restriction. Warning for a weight restriction. Warning for an axle-load restriction. Warning for a width restriction. Warning for a divided road. Warning for two roads that merge. Warning for low-flying aircraft. Warning for cattle on the road. Warning for crossing deer. Warning for sheep on the road. Warning for children. Warning for pedestrians. Warning for a pedestrian crossing. Warning for cyclists. Warning for equestrians. Warning for tractors. Warning for trams. Warning for a railway crossing without barriers. Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.

51. Warning for a railway crossing with barriers

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.

Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.