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How to recognise Ireland from the road
Drives on the left
Stone walls, green fields and a second language on every sign. Ireland drives on the left like its neighbour, but plenty sets it apart.
What to look for
1
Traffic on the left
Ireland drives on the left, like the United Kingdom.
2
Irish and English signs
Place names appear in Irish and English, with the Irish usually in italics.
3
Kilometres
Speed limits are in km/h and distances in kilometres, unlike Northern Ireland across the border.
4
Yellow edge lines
Many roads have yellow lines along the edge, marking off the hard shoulder.
5
County plates
Plates are white with the blue EU band and a short county code, such as D for Dublin.
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