QuizTraffic signsIreland

Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Ireland.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Ramp destination.
Information about the destination and distance.
End of the motorway.
Junction directions and destinations.

This traffic sign gives information about the destination reached via the ramp. The displayed destination indicates where the ramp leads.

English • TSM Chapter 2 • Motorway exit advance direction sign. The sign shows the approaching motorway exit, its junction number, routes and destinations. The example indicates an exit in 1 km; prepare to use the correct lane.

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52. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a width restriction.
Warning for a weight restriction.
Overtaking prohibited.
Warning for a length restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a width restriction. The available passage ahead is limited in width. Drivers of wide vehicles should check their vehicle width and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

English • W 113 • Maximum vehicle width ahead. A maximum vehicle width restriction of 2.15 m is ahead. Check the full width of your vehicle and load.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 113

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2021-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a speed bump.
✓ Warning for a dip in the road.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a dip in the road. A sudden depression in the road surface lies ahead and may affect vehicle stability or visibility. Reduce speed before reaching the dip and be prepared for water or other hazards that may collect in the lowered section.

English • W 131 • Road depression. A depression or dip in the road is ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 131

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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54. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Start of a priority road.
Overtaking prohibited.
Stopping prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • RUS 004 • Keep straight ahead. Traffic must proceed straight ahead at the junction indicated.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 004
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 004.

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55. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

English • W 051R • Sharp bend to the right. A sharp bend to the right is ahead. Adjust your speed to the bend and visibility.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 051R

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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56. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Parking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • RUS 063 • Parking restriction for specified events. Parking by mechanically propelled vehicles is prohibited or restricted during the event-related periods shown on the accompanying information plate. Read that plate for the dates, times and extent of the restriction.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 063
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

57. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the right. The available road width decreases from the right side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

English • W 070R • Road narrows on the right. The carriageway narrows on the right ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 070R

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on the left.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • RUS 001 • Keep left. Traffic must pass to the left of the sign or obstruction, following the arrow.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 001
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 001.

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59. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Stop and give way.
Stop and give way to cyclists.

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • RUS 027 • Stop. You must stop before entering the major road and give way to traffic on it. Stop at the stop line where one is provided.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 027
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 027.

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60. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a sharp curve to the right.
Turning right mandatory.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for traffic jams.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a sharp curve to the right. A tight right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within your lane and use smooth steering, particularly when visibility or road grip is reduced.

English • W 050R • Sharp corner to the right. A sharp corner to the right is ahead. Reduce speed before entering it.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 050R

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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61. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for heavy crosswind.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.

English • W 164 • Falling rocks. There is a risk of falling or fallen rocks on the road ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 164

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-10-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram W 164.

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62. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Pedestrians prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 038 • No pedestrians. Pedestrians must not proceed beyond this sign at the indicated light-rail or tramway section.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 038
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

63. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a divided road.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Cycle highway.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a divided road. The road ahead separates into carriageways for opposing directions of traffic, usually divided by a central reservation or traffic island. Follow the lane markings and adjust your position to the new road layout.

English • W 094 • Road divides. The road divides into separate carriageways ahead. Follow the correct carriageway and keep left of the separation.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 094

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2023-08-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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64. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

English • RUS 058 • Shared pedestrian and cycle track. Pedestrians and people using pedal cycles, e-mopeds or electric scooters share this track. Take care around other users and follow the shared-track rules.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 058
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 058.

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65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for equestrians.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.
Warning for equestrians.
Handcarts prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 057 • No animal-drawn vehicles. Animal-drawn vehicles must not proceed beyond this sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 057
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-07-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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66. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

English • RUS 021 • Pedestrianised street. Vehicular traffic is prohibited in both directions on the pedestrianised street. An accompanying plate may specify operating times and permitted deliveries or access to premises; observe those conditions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 021
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the right.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • RUS 012 • No right turn. Vehicular traffic must not turn right at the junction, subject to any lawfully indicated exception.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 012
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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68. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Warning for fire hazard.
Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • RUS 062 • No vehicles carrying explosive material. At the road-tunnel entrance, a vehicle or a towed vehicle carrying explosive material must not proceed. The statutory definition includes substances liable to explode or dangerously react, produce flame or dangerous heat, or emit hazardous gases under normal conditions of transport.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 062
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Road with one-way traffic.
Parking prohibited.
✓ No entry.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • RUS 050 • No entry. Vehicles must not enter the road from this direction. Observe any lawfully indicated exception.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 050
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a height restriction.
Warning for a speed limit.
✓ Warning for a weight restriction.
Warning for a length restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a weight restriction. A maximum permitted vehicle weight applies ahead. Drivers of heavy vehicles should check the applicable vehicle weight and use another route if the limit would be exceeded.

English • W 115 • Maximum gross weight ahead — safety. A safety-related maximum gross weight restriction of 10 tonnes is ahead. The limit concerns design gross vehicle weight, irrespective of the load currently carried.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 115

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-10-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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71. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for falling rocks.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for loose chippings. Loose stones or gravel may reduce tyre grip and can be thrown up by passing vehicles. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

English • WK 073 • Loose chippings. Loose chippings are on the road ahead. Reduce speed and avoid throwing stones at other road users.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • WK 073

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-10-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram WK 073.

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72. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking allowed.
Parking prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • RUS 014 • No overtaking. Overtaking is prohibited for the signed section. Observe the extent indicated by accompanying signs or plates.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 014
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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73. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a dip in the road.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.

English • WK 001 • Roadworks ahead. Roadworks are ahead. Watch for workers, equipment and temporary traffic controls.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • WK 001

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-10-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram WK 001.

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74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • RUS 053 • Maximum gross weight — safety. Vehicles with a design gross vehicle weight exceeding 10 tonnes must not proceed. The restriction applies regardless of the load currently carried; safety weight restrictions have no access exemption.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 053
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Maximum design gross vehicle weight • traffic rules (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
✓ Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

English • W 080 • Two-way traffic. Two-way traffic begins ahead. Expect vehicles travelling towards you.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 080

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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76. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

English • W 134 • Slippery road. The road ahead may be slippery. Avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 134

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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77. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

English • W 052L • Series of sharp corners — first left. A series of sharp corners is ahead, beginning with a left turn.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 052L

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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78. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.
Passing left mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Turning right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • RUS 002 • Keep right. Traffic must pass to the right of the sign or obstruction, following the arrow.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 002
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 002.

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79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Warning for traffic lights.
✓ Priority at the junction.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

English • W 002L • Side road on the left. A side road joins from the left ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 002L

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-04-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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80. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for pedestrians. Pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • W 140 • Pedestrians. Pedestrians may be in the road ahead. Slow down and allow adequate space.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 140

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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81. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Mandatory right.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • RUS 005 • Turn right. Traffic must turn right at the junction indicated.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 005
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 005.

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82. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Entry prohibited.
Dead end street.
✓ 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.

English • W 121 • Level crossing without flashing red signals. A railway level crossing without flashing red signals is ahead. Follow its signs and crossing arrangements; this warning does not alone specify whether a gate or barrier is fitted.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 121

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • RUS 009 • Cycle track. The sign identifies a cycle track. Its use by pedal cycles, permitted e-mopeds and electric scooters is governed by the applicable cycle-track rules.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 009
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Roadguidelines.ie • official published diagram RUS 009.

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84. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
End of the tunnel.
✓ Warning for a tunnel.
Warning for a movable bridge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a tunnel. Driving conditions may change at the tunnel entrance because of reduced light, limited visibility or restricted space. Reduce speed when necessary and follow the applicable rules for vehicle lighting, stopping, overtaking and lane use.

English • RSA warning-sign illustration, p. 237 • Tunnel ahead. A tunnel is ahead. Observe its restrictions and maintain a safe distance from other traffic.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rsa.ie • Road Safety Authority • Rules of the Road • p. 237

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2021-10-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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85. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Information about the directions of the roundabout.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
General information about the directions.
Information about the next exit.

This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.

English • TSM Chapter 2 • Roundabout advance direction sign. The diagram shows the approaching roundabout exits and their destinations or route numbers. Choose the exit and lane appropriate to your destination.

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86. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For example: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.

English • W 170 • Other hazard. There is a hazard ahead. An accompanying plate identifies its nature.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 170

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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87. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for crossing deer.
Prohibited access for animals.
Dead end street.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.

English • W 153 • Deer or wild animals. Deer or other wild animals may be on or crossing the road ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 153

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-10-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • RUS 052 • Maximum vehicle width. Vehicles wider than 2.15 m must not proceed. Include the load when checking width.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • RUS 052
🔗 Irishstatutebook.ie • Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025 (EN)

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Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Source revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

89. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cars.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

English • W 070L • Road narrows on the left. The carriageway narrows on the left ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 070L

SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.