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S.I. No. 200/2024 - Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 2024

Type Statutory Instrument

Publication 2024-05-14

Last updated 2025-09-26

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This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.

1 amending act · 2025-09-26, S.I. No. 433/2025 - Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Regulations 2025

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(c) segments approximately 100 millimetres or 150 millimetres wide, approximately one metre long and approximately one metre apart, where traffic sign number RRM 003 is provided as traffic lane guidance markings in a traffic lane crossover situation.

Directions arrow

50. The following traffic signs may be provided on a roadway to indicate the direction or directions in which traffic in a traffic lane must proceed:

(a) traffic sign number RRM 004 — a white arrow pointing straight ahead;

(b) traffic sign number RRM 005 — a white arrow pointing or curved to the left;

Temporary use of orange-coloured roadway markings at roadworks

51. Traffic sign numbers RRM 001 (continuous centre line) and RRM 002 (broken centre line) as referred to in Regulation 48, traffic sign number RRM 003 (lane line) as referred to in Regulation 49, traffic sign numbers RRM 004, RRM 005 and RRM 006 (directions arrow) as referred to in Regulation 50 and traffic sign number RRM 021 as referred to in Regulation 63 shall be provided as orange-coloured markings instead of white to indicate a place on a public road where roadworks are being carried out and temporary road markings are being provided.

Single yellow line

52. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 007 (single yellow line) shall indicate that parking of vehicles is restricted at certain times on that side of the roadway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 007 shall consist of a continuous yellow line approximately 50 millimetres or 100 millimetres wide extending along the edge of a roadway and situated approximately 150 millimetres or 300 millimetres from that edge.

Double yellow lines

53. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 008 (double yellow lines) shall indicate that parking of vehicles is prohibited at any time on that side of the roadway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 008 shall consist of 2 parallel continuous yellow lines approximately 50 millimetres or 100 millimetres apart extending along the edge of a roadway, each line being approximately 50 millimetres wide and the line nearest the edge of the roadway being situated approximately 150 millimetres from that edge or, 2 such parallel continuous yellow lines approximately 100 millimetres apart extending along the edge of a roadway, each line being approximately 100 millimetres wide and the line nearest the edge of the roadway being situated approximately 300 millimetres from that edge.

Loading bay

54. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 009 (loading bay) shall indicate the location of a loading bay.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 009 shall consist of the word “LOADING” written in white, once or more than once, accompanied by two end lines, being continuous white lines at right angles to the edge of the roadway, each such line being approximately 100 millimetres wide and extending from the edge of the roadway towards its centre, and broken white lines measuring 450 millimetres in length and 450 millimetres apart, between the word “LOADING” and each of the end lines.

School entrance

55. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 010 (school entrance) shall indicate a school entrance at which part of the roadway, the stopping or parking of a vehicle is prohibited.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 010 shall consist of the words “SCHOOL KEEP CLEAR” or the word “SCOIL”, written in yellow on the roadway, on either side of which shall be yellow zig-zag lines.

(3) The dimensions and design of sign number RRM 010 shall be as set out in Part 1 of Schedule 6.

Parking bays

56. (1) Traffic sign numbers RRM 011 (parallel parking bay: individual markings), RRM 012 (parallel parking bay: individual with buffer zones markings), RRM 013 (perpendicular parking bay markings), RRM 014 (angled parking bay markings) and RRM 016 (parallel parking bay: alternative with no individual bays) shall indicate, in any place on a public road, parking bays, and associated buffer areas where provided.

(2) Traffic sign numbers RRM 011, RRM 012, RRM 013, RRM 014 and RRM 016 shall consist of roadway markings, the dimensions and design of which shall be as set out in Part 2 of Schedule 6.

Disabled persons’ parking bay

57. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 015 (disabled persons’ parking bay) shall indicate a disabled persons’ parking bay.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 015 shall consist of roadway markings, the dimensions and design of which shall be as set out in Part 3 of Schedule 6.

Pay parking area

58. (1) Traffic sign numbers RRM 011 (parallel parking bay: individual markings), RRM 012 (parallel parking bay: individual with buffer zones markings), RRM 013 (perpendicular parking bay markings), RRM 014 (angled parking bay markings), RRM 015 (disabled persons’ parking bay) or RRM 016 (parallel parking bay: alternative with no individual bays) may be provided to indicate a pay parking area.

(2) The dimensions and design of these traffic signs shall be as set out in Parts 2 and 3 of Schedule 6.

Stop line

59. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 017 (stop line) shall indicate the point beyond which traffic shall not proceed when stopping in compliance with a road regulation.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 017 shall consist of a continuous white line, not less than 200 millimetres and not more than 250 millimetres wide.

(3) Subject to paragraph (4), where traffic sign RRM 017 is provided in the case of a one-way roadway, it shall extend across the full width of the roadway and, in any other case it shall extend across the roadway from the left edge to the centre thereof.

(4) Where traffic sign number RRM 017 is provided at a junction which is approached by a cycle track or cycle tracks, a second such traffic sign may be provided in advance of, and parallel to, the traffic sign at the junction but shall not cross the cycle track or cycle tracks.

(5) Where traffic sign number RRM 017 (stop line) is provided at a level crossing, a swing bridge or a lifting bridge where traffic sign number RTS 005 (Traffic Signals — Level Crossing) is provided, the continuous white line shall be approximately 250 millimetres or 300 millimetres wide.

Yield line

60. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 018 (yield line) shall indicate the point beyond which traffic shall not proceed, where required, in compliance with a road regulation, and —

(a) shall consist of—

(i) in the case of a cycle track, a broken white line consisting of segments not less than approximately 100 millimetres wide and not greater than approximately 150 millimetres wide, approximately 300 millimetres long and approximately 300 millimetres apart, and

(ii) any other case, a broken white line consisting of segments not less than approximately 200 millimetres and not more than approximately 250 millimetres wide, approximately one metre long and approximately one metre apart, and extending, in the case of a one-way roadway or a cycle track, across the full width of the roadway or cycle track and, in any other case, across the roadway from the left-hand edge to the centre thereof,

and

(b) may, at a location other than a cycle track, where the width of the traffic lane is not sufficient to display the dimensions referred to in paragraph (a)(ii), consist of a broken white line approximately 200 millimetres wide, approximately 500 millimetres long and approximately 500 millimetres apart.

No entry line

61. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 019 (no entry line) shall indicate that traffic is prohibited from entering the roadway at the entrance to which it is provided, save for pedal cycles and electric scooters entering a cycle track provided on the roadway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 019 shall consist of a continuous white line and a broken white line parallel thereto and approximately 300 millimetres therefrom, extending transversely across the entrance to a roadway or, where a cycle track is provided on the roadway, extending across the roadway from the right-hand edge of the cycle track, each line being approximately 200 millimetres wide and the broken line consisting of segments approximately 1 metre long and spaced approximately 1 metre apart.

Yellow box roadway marking

62. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 020 (yellow box roadway marking) shall indicate an area of roadway which traffic shall not enter except in compliance with a road regulation.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 020 shall consist of continuous yellow lines approximately 200 millimetres or 300 millimetres wide enclosing an area of roadway cross-hatched in diagonal yellow lines approximately 150 millimetres or 200 millimetres wide and approximately 1.4 metres, 2 metres or 2.5 metres apart.

Merging and diverging marking

63. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 021 (merging and diverging marking) shall indicate an area of roadway into which traffic shall not enter.

(2) The dimensions and design of the sign to which paragraph (1) refers are set out in Part 4 of Schedule 6.

Cycle track

64. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 022 or traffic sign number RRM 023 shall indicate the right-hand edge or the right- and left-hand edges of a cycle track.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 022 shall consist of a continuous white line approximately 100 millimetres or 150 millimetres wide.

(3) Traffic sign number RRM 023 shall consist of a broken white line consisting of segments not less than 100 millimetres and not more than 150 millimetres wide, approximately 750 millimetres long and spaced approximately 750 millimetres apart.

Bus lane

65. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 024 shall, in association with traffic sign number RUS 028, RUS 029 or RUS 030, indicate a bus lane.

(2) The sign to which paragraph (1) refers shall consist of—

(a) a continuous white line, or lines, 250 millimetres wide, save where one edge of the bus lane coincides with the centre line of a roadway between the bus lane and an adjoining traffic lane; and

(b) lettering, in white, consisting of the words “LÁNA BUS”, the dimensions and design of which shall be as set out in Part 5 of Schedule 6.

Edge of roadway

66. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 025 (edge of roadway) shall indicate the line of the edge of a roadway, other than a motorway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 025 shall consist of a broken yellow line along the edge of a roadway, consisting of segments not less than 100 millimetres and not more than 150 millimetres wide, approximately 2 metres long and approximately 2 metres apart.

Left edge of motorway

67. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 026 (left edge of motorway) shall indicate the left-hand edge of the carriageway of a motorway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 026 shall consist of a continuous yellow line approximately 150 millimetres wide.

Right edge of motorway

68. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 027 (right edge of motorway) shall indicate the right-hand edge of the carriageway of a motorway or dual carriageway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 027 shall consist of a continuous white line approximately 150 millimetres wide.

Access or exit lane on motorway

69. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 028 (access or exit lane) shall indicate the boundary of an access lane or exit lane on a motorway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 028 shall consist of a broken white line consisting of segments approximately 150 millimetres or 250 millimetres wide, approximately 2 metres long, and spaced approximately 2 metres apart.

Taxi stand

70. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 029 (taxi stand) shall indicate the location of a stand for taxis.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 029 shall consist of the word “TAXIS” in white, once or more than once, accompanied by two end lines, being broken white lines approximately 100 millimetres wide, approximately 600 millimetres long and spaced 600 millimetres apart at right angles to the edge of the roadway and extending towards its centre to a maximum distance of 2.5 metres, and with broken white lines measuring approximately 600 millimetres long and 600 millimetres apart between the word “TAXIS” and each of the end lines.

Bus stop markings

71. (1) The following are the approved size, form and colour of traffic sign number RRM 030 provided under regulations made under section 35 of the Act of 1994 to indicate the area at a stopping place or stand for large public service vehicles within which vehicles (other than large public service vehicles) are not to be stopped or parked:

(a) 2 end-lines, being continuous white lines at right angles to the kerb, each such line being approximately 100 millimetres wide and extending for a distance of approximately 3 metres outwards from the kerb;

(b) a longitudinal broken white line, which shall connect the outer extremities of the 2 end-lines and consist of segments approximately 100 millimetres wide, approximately one metre long and approximately 1 metre apart

Mini-roundabout — roadway marking

72. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 033 (mini-roundabout — roadway marking sign) shall indicate the location of a mini-roundabout on the roadway.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 033 shall consist of 3 directional arrows, in white, surrounding a central white disc, indicating the direction in which traffic must proceed on entering the mini-roundabout.

(3) The dimensions and design of traffic sign number RRM 033 are set out in Part 6 of Schedule 6.

Car club vehicle parking bay

73. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 034 (car club vehicle parking bay) shall indicate the location of a car club vehicle parking bay.

(2) Traffic sign number RRM 034 shall consist of the words “Car Club Only”, written on the roadway in white in letters at least 350 millimetres in height.

Electrically powered vehicle recharging bay

74. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 035 (electrically powered vehicle recharging bay) shall indicate the location of an electrically powered vehicle recharging bay.

(2) consist of the words “Electric Vehicle Charging Only” or “EV charging Only”, written on the roadway in white in letters at least 350 millimetres in height.

Part 9 Tram Signals

Tram signals

75. (1) Traffic sign numbers RTS 008 (tram stop), RTS 009 (tram proceed), RTS 010 (tram proceed to left), RTS 011 (tram proceed to right) and RTS 012 (tram stop unless too close to stop safely) shall, by mechanical or electrical means, control the passage of a light rail vehicle.

(2) The traffic signs referred to in paragraph (1) shall consist of a sign the content, design and dimensions of which are set out in Part 1 of Schedule 7 and shall comply with the following conditions:

(a) the sign shall—

(i) face the light rail vehicle it is intended to control,

(ii) show a white light when lit,

(iii) be separately illuminated, and

(iv) have a diameter of between 295 millimetres and 305 millimetres,

and

(b) the lower edge of the sign shall be not less than 2.1 metres above the surface of the ground in the immediate vicinity.

(3) Traffic sign number RTS 008 shall show, when lit, the aspect of a horizontal white line on a black background, indicating that a light rail vehicle may not proceed beyond the traffic sign and associated stop line (traffic sign number RRM 031 or traffic sign number RRM 017), if provided in association with the sign.

(4) Traffic sign number RTS 009 shall show, when lit, the aspect of a vertical white line on a black background, indicating that a light rail vehicle may proceed beyond the traffic sign and associated stop line (traffic sign numbers RRM 031 or RRM 017), if provided in association with the sign.

(5) Traffic sign numbers RTS 010 and RTS 011 shall show, when lit, the aspect of a diagonal white line on a black background, indicating that a light rail vehicle may proceed to the left in the case of traffic sign number RTS 010 or to the right in the case of traffic sign number RTS 011, beyond the traffic sign and associated stop line (traffic sign numbers RRM 031 or RRM 017), if provided in association with the sign.

(6) Traffic sign number RTS 012 shall show, when lit, the aspect of a plus sign on a black background, indicating that a light rail vehicle may not proceed beyond the traffic sign and associated stop line (traffic sign numbers RRM 031 or RRM 017), if provided in association with the sign, save when the light rail vehicle is so close to the sign that it cannot safely be stopped before passing the sign or stop line provided in association with the sign.

(7) Where traffic sign numbers RTS 008, RTS 009, RTS 010, RTS 011 or RTS 012 are provided in association with traffic sign numbers RTS 001, RTS 002, RTS 003, RTS 004, RTS 006, RTS 007 or RTS 013, their aspect may be such that they convey to the driver of a light rail vehicle a significance which is different from that conveyed at the same time to the drivers of other vehicles by the aspect of traffic sign numbers RTS 001, RTS 002, RTS 003, RTS 004, RTS 006, RTS 007 or RTS 013 to which traffic sign numbers RTS 008, RTS 009, RTS 010, RTS 011 or RTS 012 are affixed.

Speed limit sign for light rail vehicles

76. (1) A speed limit sign for a light rail vehicle shall consist of a diamond shape with a black border on a white background, and with appropriate figures to indicate the relevant speed limit shown in black, and shall indicate that a speed limit prescribed in regulations made under section 54 of the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001 (No. 55 of 2001) in relation to a public road or part of a public road applies to a light rail vehicle.

(2) The following shall be as set out in Part 2 of Schedule 7:

(a) the dimensions and design of the sign to which paragraph (1) applies;

(b) the figures to be used on such signs;

Light rail vehicle stop sign and stop line

77. (1) Traffic sign number RUS 034 (light rail vehicles stop sign) shall indicate to a light rail vehicle to stop and not to proceed until it is safe to do so.

(2) Traffic sign number RUS 034 shall consist of a diamond shape with a black border on a white background and crossed horizontally by a black bar.

(3) The dimensions and design of the sign to which paragraph (1) applies shall be as set out in Item 1, Part 3 of Schedule 7.

(4) Traffic sign number RRM 031 (tram stop line) or RRM 017 (stop line) shall indicate the point beyond which a light rail vehicle shall not proceed when stopping in compliance with traffic sign number RTS 008 or RTS 012 or RUS 034 and the associated road regulation.

(5) The dimensions and design of traffic sign number RRM 031 (tram stop line) shall be as set out in the diagram contained in Item 2, Part 3 of Schedule 7.

Light rail vehicle yield sign

78. (1) Traffic sign number RUS 035 shall indicate to a light rail vehicle that it shall yield right of way to another light rail vehicle or to traffic on a road ahead.

(2) Traffic sign number RUS 035 shall consist of a diamond shape with a black border on a white background with a black legend indicating an inverted equilateral triangle.

(3) The dimensions and design of the sign to which paragraph (1) applies shall be as set out in Part 4 of Schedule 7.

Tram lane

79. (1) Traffic sign number RUS 036 (nearside tram lane) or RUS 037 (offside tram lane) shall, in association with traffic sign number RRM 032 (tram lane line), indicate a tram lane.

(2) Traffic sign numbers RUS 036 and RUS 037 shall consist of a blue rectangle with appropriate symbols or letters and borders shown in white.

(3) The content, design and dimensions of traffic sign numbers RUS 036 and RUS 037 shall be as set out in Part 5 of Schedule 7.

(4) Traffic sign number RRM 032 referred to in paragraph (1) shall consist of a continuous white line, or lines, 250 millimetres wide, save where one edge of the tram lane coincides with the centre line of a roadway between the tram lane and an adjoining traffic lane.

Part 10 Portable Garda traffic signs and school warden uniform

Portable traffic signs for use by Gardaí

80. The portable signs to be used by members of the Garda Síochána in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 91 of the Principal Act shall be—

(a) all of the traffic signs set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1, except traffic sign number RUS 009, and

(b) traffic sign numbers RUS 011, RUS 012, RUS 013, RUS 018 and RUS 019,

save that the dimensions of the signs may be reduced but so that the diameter of the sign shall not be less than 175 millimetres.

School warden uniform

81. The uniform prescribed to be worn by a school warden, exercising powers under section 96(2) of the Principal Act, shall—

(a) consist of a hat or cap and an overcoat capable of identifying the wearer as a school warden, and

(b) include material which is retroreflective,

approved of by the local authority (within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2001 ) who employs or nominated the warden.

Schedule 1 Mandatory Traffic Signs

Regulations 4(2) and 5(2)

Part 1 Regulatory Sign — Upright

RUS 001: Keep Left

RUS 002: Keep Right

RUS 003: Pass Either Side

RUS 004: Keep Straight Ahead

RUS 005: Turn Right

RUS 006: Turn Left

RUS 007: Turn Left Ahead

RUS 008: Turn Right Ahead

RUS 009: With-flow cycle track sign

Notes:

The dimensions for the traffic signs provided in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (other than traffic sign number RUS 009) are as follows:

1500

1200

900

750

600

300

270

These dimensions provided are in millimetres.

The standard diameter size for traffic sign number RUS 009 is 450 millimetres and alternative dimensions that may be used are 600 or 300 millimetres. Repeater signs may be provided at intervals along the length of a cycle track and where these are provided the standard diameter of traffic sign number RUS 009 is 300 millimetres and an alternative size of 150 millimetres may be used. Where this sign is displayed, illuminated, in a traffic bollard, a diameter size of 270 millimetres is used.

Non-illuminated bollard mounted signs may be provided on cycle tracks with a diameter of 100 or 150 millimetres.

Regulation 6(2)

Part 2 Shared track for pedal cycles, electric scooters and pedestrians

RUS 058:

Shared track for pedal cycles, electric scooters and pedestrians

RUS 058CR:

When the cyclists/electric scooter users are on the right

RUS 058CL:

When the cyclists/electric scooter users are on the left

Traffic sign number RUS 058 may display any of the 3 alternative designs shown here in this Schedule as appropriate for the shared track where the sign is provided. The standard diameter size for this traffic sign is 450 millimetres and alternative dimensions that may be used are 600 or 300 millimetres.

Repeater signs may be provided at intervals along the length of a shared cycle track and where these are provided the standard diameter of traffic sign number RUS 058 is 300 millimetres.

Non-illuminated bollard mounted signs may be provided on cycle tracks with a diameter of 100 or 150millimetres.

Regulation 7(2)

Part 3 Contra-flow cycle track sign

RUS 059:

Contra-Flow Cycle Track

Note:

The standard dimensions for traffic sign number RUS 059 are 1000 millimetres in width and 450 millimetres in height and alternative dimensions of 1200 millimetres in width and 540 millimetres in height may be used.

Regulation 8(3)

Part 4 Bus Lanes


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RUS 028: Nearside With-Flow Bus Lane	RUS 029: Offside With-Flow Bus Lane	RUS 030: Contra-Flow Bus Lane

Note:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RUS 028 and RUS 029 are as follows:

Height: 645 (537.5)

Width 810 (675)

The dimensions shown are in millimetres. As an alternative a sign of the dimensions shown in brackets may be used.

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RUS 030 are as follows:

Height: 587.5 (705)

Width: 825 (990)

The dimensions shown are in millimetres. As an alternative a sign of the dimensions shown in brackets may be used.

Regulation 10(3)

Part 5 Mini-Roundabout Ahead

RUS 049: Mini roundabout ahead

Note:

The diameter size of traffic sign number RUS 049 may be either:

1500

1200

900

750

600

These dimensions are in millimetres.

Schedule 2 Prohibitory and Restrictive Traffic Signs

Regulations 11(3), 12(3), 13(2), 14(2), 15(3), 16(3), 17(3), 18(3)

Part 1 Prohibitory Traffic Signs

RUS: 010 Clearway

RUS 011: No Straight Ahead

RUS 012: No Right Turn

RUS 013: No Left Turn

RUS 014: No Overtaking

RUS 017: No U-Turn

RUS 019: No Parking

RUS 038: No Pedestrians

RUS 046: Prohibited Vehicles

RUS 047: Prohibited Axles in Right Hand Lane (Road Tunnels)

RUS 055: No Pedal Cycles or Electric Scooters

RUS 056: No Animals

RUS 057: No Horse and Cart

RUS 062: No Vehicles Carrying Explosives

RUS 063: Restriction on Parking-Specified Events

Notes:

The dimensions for the traffic signs shown in Part 1 of Schedule 2 (with the exception of traffic sign number RUS 046 and traffic sign number RUS 047) are as follows:

1500

1200

900

750

600

450

300

270

These dimensions are in millimetres.

The 270 millimetres diameter only applies to traffic sign numbers RUS 012 and RUS 013 whenever the sign is provided in a traffic bollard.

The dimensions of the oblique red bar and the red roundel should be approximately 10% of the diameter.

The standard dimension for the diameter of sign RUS 046 is shown as 600 millimetres. Alternative dimensions that may be used are as follows:

900

750

450

The figure ‘5’ shown in this Schedule for traffic sign number RUS 046 is for illustration purposes only - the figure to be specified on such sign in respect of any location will be determined by the relevant road authority. Traffic sign number RUS 046 may be mounted on its own or, with an accompanying information plate or, in combination on a grey backing board as part of a larger sign in combination with other regulatory, warning or information traffic signs.

The dimensions for traffic sign number RUS 047 are 2100 millimetres x 1890 millimetres. The roundel shown for traffic sign number RUS 047 in this Schedule has a diameter of 900 millimetres. The figure ‘3’ shown for traffic sign number RUS 047 is for illustration purposes only - the figure to be specified on such signs in respect of any location will be determined by the relevant road authority. Traffic sign number RUS 047 may be mounted on its own or, on a grey backing board as part of a larger sign in combination with other regulatory, warning or information traffic signs.

Regulations 19(2), 20(2)(b), 21(3), 22(3), 23(3), 24(3), 25(3)

Part 2 Restrictive Signs

RUS 015: Maximum Gross Weight (Traffic Management)

RUS 016: Height Restriction

RUS 018: Parking Permitted

RUS 020: Taxi Stand

RUS 021: Pedestrianised Street

RUS 050: No Entry to vehicles

RUS 051: Maximum Vehicle Length

RUS 052: Maximum Vehicle Width

RUS 053: Maximum Gross Weight (Safety)

RUS 054: Maximum Axle Weight

The dimensions shown for the traffic signs provided for in Part 2 of Schedule 2 are as follows:

1500

1200

900

750

600

450

270

These dimensions are in millimetres.

The 270 millimetres diameter size only applies to traffic sign number RUS 050 for use when that sign is being displayed in a traffic bollard.

In the case of traffic sign numbers RUS 018 and RUS 020, either or both of the arrows may be omitted and, in the case of RUS 019, either of the arrows may be omitted.

Traffic sign number RUS 019 placed on, or affixed to, a parking meter at a parking bay may be used to indicate that parking is prohibited in that parking bay, and the dimensions of the sign may be reduced but so that the diameter of the sign shall not be less than 150 millimetres.

Where a value signifying height, length, weight or width is displayed on a sign in this Part of Schedule 2, it is for illustration purposes only.

Regulation 26(5)

Part 3 Yield and Stop Signs

RUS 026: Yield

RUS 026: Géill Slí

RUS: 027 Stop

Note:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RUS 026 are as follows:

1200

1050

900

750

600

The dimensions shown are in millimetres. The radius of the corners should be 6% of the sign dimension and the border width should be 1/12 of the sign side. The angle of the oblique lines are 60 degrees.

The dimensions of the alternative Irish language version of sign number RUS 026 shall be the same as those applying to the English language version.

Where in the opinion of the road authority providing sign RUS 026 it is desirable to provide the sign in a reduced or increased size, the dimensions of the sign may be reduced by 20% or increased by a maximum of 60%, as appropriate.

The words “Right of Way” may be added to the word “Yield” in traffic sign No. RUS 026.

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RUS 027 are as follows:

1200

900

750

The dimensions shown are in millimetres. The border width of sign number RUS 027 shall be 1/30 of the sign width. The angle of the oblique lines are 45 degrees.

Regulation 27(3)

Part 4 School Warden Sign

RUS 032: School Warden Sign

Note:

The diameter of the traffic sign number RUS 032 shall be 450 millimetres.

Note:

The diameter of the traffic sign number RUS 032 shall be 450 millimetres.

Regulation 28(7)

Part 5 Stop and Go Disc

RUS 060: Stop and Go Disc – STOP

RUS 061: Stop and Go Disc – GO

RUS 061: Stop and Go Disc – TÉIGH

Notes:

The standard dimension for the diameter of traffic sign number RUS 060 and traffic sign number RUS 061 is 600 millimetres and alternative dimensions are 450 millimetres and 750 millimetres.

Two plates of sign RUS 060 may be exhibited, mounted back-to-back as a double-sided panel board, when it is intended to control two streams of traffic.

Whenever a manual controlled traffic shuttle system is being operated at a location where roadworks are being carried out so as to permit a single stream of traffic pass in one direction at a time, traffic sign number RUS 060 and traffic sign number RUS 061 may be mounted back-to-back on a single panel board and rotated to exhibit either sign, as appropriate, facing the stream of traffic that it is intended to control.

Schedule 3 Speed Limit Signs

Part 1 General Speed Limit Signs

Regulation 29(1), 29(2) and (5)

RUS 039:

120km/h Speed Limit

RUS 040:

100km/h Speed Limit

RUS 041:

80km/h Speed Limit

RUS 041:

Alternative Design

RUS 042:

60km/h Speed Limit

RUS 043:

50km/h Speed Limit

RUS 064:

30km/h Speed Limit

RUS 044:

30km/h Speed Limit

RUS 065:

20km/h Speed Limit

Note:

The dimensions shown for the above traffic signs are as follows:


Sign Number	Dimensions
RUS 039	900 (1200) (750) (600)
RUS 040	750 (1200) (900) (600)
RUS 041	600 (1200) (900) (750) (450)
RUS 041 (Alternative Design)	450 (600)
RUS 042	600 (1200) (900) (750) (450)
RUS 043	600 (1200) (900) (750) (450) (300)
RUS 044	450 (900) (750) (600) (300)
RUS 064	600 (1200) (900) (750) (450) (300)
RUS 065	450 (600) (300)

The dimensions shown are in millimetres. The standard dimension for the diameter of each sign is shown and the range of alternative dimensions which may be used are shown in brackets.

Except for traffic sign number RUS 064, where it is desired to repeat the speed limit along the length of a road, part, carriageway or lane to which the speed limit applies, the diameter of the sign may be reduced to 900 millimetres, 750 millimetres, 600 millimetres, 450 millimetres or 300 millimetres. Where it is desired to repeat traffic sign number RUS 064 along the length of a road, part carriageway or lane to which the speed limit applies, the diameter of the sign may be reduced to 450 millimetres or 300 millimetres.

A speed limit sign can be mounted on its own or on a backing board or as part of a larger traffic sign or in combination with other regulatory, warning or information traffic signs.

An alternative design for speed limit sign number RUS 041 may be provided to indicate—

(a) in respect of a local road, the regional and local roads speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour, or

(b) where special speed limit bye-laws specify the special speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour in respect of a local road or part of a local road in a built-up area, that special speed limit.

Speed limit sign number RUS 065 may be mounted on its own or, on a grey backing board as part of a larger traffic sign in combination with appropriate warning or information traffic signs.

Regulation 30(2)

Part 2 Periodic Speed Limit Sign

RUS 045:

Periodic Speed Limit

Note:

The dimension for RUS 045 is 600 with a permitted variant of 750. The dimensions shown are in millimetres.

The black disc is a blank message roundel that, when illuminated, displays a red border enclosing a black disc with numerals and text, in white, to indicate the special speed limit that applies for the duration of the period during which the sign is illuminated. The special speed limit value of 30 km/h shown in this Schedule is for illustration purposes only. The special speed limits that may be specified in special speed limit bye-laws are set out in section 9 (2) of the Road Traffic Act 2004 . The sign may be mounted on its own or, on a grey backing board as part of a larger traffic sign in combination with appropriate warning or information traffic signs.

Regulation 31(6)

Part 3 Road Tunnel Speed Limit Sign

RVMS 100: Road Tunnel Speed Limit Sign

Notes:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RVMS 100 are in millimetres.

The dimension of the outer diameter of the roundel to be displayed on the sign is shown and alternative dimensions that may be used are shown in brackets.

The black square is a blank message panel that, when illuminated, displays a red border enclosing a black disc with figures in white or yellow, to indicate the speed limit that applies.

The fixed information plate displays the unit ‘km/h’ to indicate that the relevant unit of measurement is kilometres per hour. The standard length of the fixed plate equals the length of the side of the black square and an alternative dimension that may be used is shown in brackets.

Regulation 32(4)

Part 4 Electronic Speed Limit Signs

RVMS 102: Electronic Speed Limit Sign

Note:

The minimum diameter of the roundel on traffic sign number RVMS 102 shall be 450 millimetres within tunnels and 750 millimetres on all roads other than tunnels.

The speed limit value of 80 km/h shown in this Part of Schedule 3 for the alternative traffic sign number RVMS 102 is for illustrative purposes only. The speed limits that may be displayed are those set out in Part 2 of the Act of 2004.

The black rectangle in traffic sign number RVMS 102 is a blank message panel that, when displaying RVMS 102, displays the speed limit that applies.

Schedule 4 Traffic Lane Control Signs

Regulation 33(3)

Part 1 Standard Traffic Lane Control Sign

RVMS 101: Traffic Lane Control Sign

Notes:

The dimensions shown are in millimetres.

The standard dimension is shown and alternative dimensions that may be used are shown in brackets.

This is a variable message sign and the black rectangle is a blank message panel that, when displaying RVMS 101, displays one of the 4 signal aspects shown in this Schedule.

The lane control sign is mounted above, or to the side of, each traffic lane.

The arrow pointing to the left at an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical direction and the arrow pointing to the right at an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical direction shall be green.

The 4 lanterns, when displayed, emit an amber light and the top and bottom lights flash alternately when the red cross aspect or the downward pointing right-inclined arrow aspect or downward pointing left-inclined arrow aspect is displayed.

Regulation 33(6)

Part 2 Alternative Traffic Lane control sign

RVMS 101: Lane Closed

RVMS 101: Lane Open

RVMS 101: Move into Lane on Left

RVMS 101: Move into Lane on Right


	Minimum Signal Aspect Size (mm)	Minimum Signal Aspect Size (mm)
	Width (W)	Height (H)
Tunnels	350	350
Roads other than Tunnels	400	560

RVMS 101: Traffic Lane Control Sign (alternative)

Notes:

The dimensions shown are in millimetres.

This is a variable message sign and the black rectangle is a blank message panel that, when displaying RVMS 101, displays one of the 4 signal aspects shown in this Schedule.

The lane control sign is mounted over or to the side of each traffic lane.

The arrow pointing to the left at an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical direction and the arrow pointing to the right at an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical direction shall be amber.

The beacons, when displayed, shall emit:

(a) an amber light with the top and bottom lights flashing alternately when the arrow pointing to the left at an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical direction or arrow pointing to the right at an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical direction is displayed, or

(b) a red light with all four lights flashing simultaneously when the red cross, in the shape of the letter ‘X’, is displayed.

Schedule 5 Pedestrian Crossings

Regulation 43(2)(b)

Part 1 Zebra pedestrian crossing without belisha beacons

RUS 066: Zebra Pedestrian Crossing

Regulation 46

Part 2 Pedestrian crossing complex

RPC 002: Pedestrian crossing complex

Schedule 6 Roadway Markings

Regulation 55(3)

Part 1 School Entrance

RRM 010: School Entrance

Note:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RRM 010 are in millimetres.

Regulations 56(2) and 58(2)

Part 2 Parking bays

Note:

The dimensions for each of traffic sign numbers RRM 011, RRM 012, RRM 013, RRM 014 and RRM 016 are in millimetres.

Regulations 57(2) and 58(2)

Part 3 Disabled Persons’ Parking Bay

RRM 015: Disabled Persons’ Parking Bay Symbol

Note:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RRM 015 are in millimetres.

Regulation 63(2)

Part 4 Merging and diverging marking

RRM 021: Merging and diverging marking

Note:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RRM 021 are in millimetres.

Regulation 65(2)(b)

Part 5 Bus Lane

RRM 024: Bus Lane

Note:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RRM 024 are in millimetres.

Regulation 72(3)

Part 6 Mini-Roundabout

RRM 033: Mini-roundabout

Note:

The dimensions for traffic sign number RRM 033 can be either of the 2 sets shown here.

Schedule 7 Tram Signals

Regulation 75(2)

Part 1 Traffic Signals for the control of Light Rail Vehicles

RTS 008: Tram Stop

RTS 009: Tram Proceed

RTS 010: Tram Proceed to Left

RTS 011: Tram Proceed to Right

RTS 012: Tram Stop Unless Too Close to Stop Safely

Note:

The diameter of the sign face shall be between 295 millimetres and 305 millimetres. The thickness of the line(s) should be minimum 20 millimetres and maximum 30 millimetres.

Regulation 76(2)

Part 2 Speed Limit Sign for Light Rail Vehicles

RUS 033: LRT SPEED LIMIT

Note:

The dimensions of traffic sign number RUS 033 are as follows: height: 600 (750) (900) width: 400 (500) (600) with alternative dimensions shown in brackets. The diamond shape should have a height to width ratio of 3 to 2.

Where traffic sign number RUS 033 is used to indicate that a speed limit other than one of 50 kilometres per hour applies, the speed limit so prescribed in regulations shall be shown on the sign instead of 50 in the same way as the figure 50 is shown in the diagram for the sign.

Part 3 Light Rail Vehicles Stop Sign and Line

Item 1: Light Rail Vehicles Stop Sign

Regulation 77(3)

RUS 034: Light Rail Vehicles Stop Sign

Note:

The dimensions of traffic sign number RUS 034 are as follows: height: 600 (750) (900) width: 400 (500) (600) with alternative dimensions shown in brackets. The diamond shape should have a height to width ratio of 3 to 2.

Item 2: Tram Stop Line

Regulation 77(5)

RRM 031: Tram Stop Line

Note:

The dimensions shown are in millimetres.

Regulation 78(3)

Part 4 Light Rail Vehicles Yield Sign

RUS 035: Light Rail Vehicles Yield Sign

Note:

The dimensions of traffic sign number RUS 035 are as follows: height: 600 (750) (900) width: 400 (500) (600) with alternative dimensions shown in brackets. The diamond shape should have a height to width ratio of 3 to 2.

Regulation 79(3)

Part 5 Tram Lane

RUS 036: Nearside Tram Lane

RUS 037 Offside Tram Lane

Note:

The dimensions shown for traffic sign number RUS 036 and RUS 037 are as follows:

Height: 645 (537.5)

Width 810 (675)

The dimensions shown are in millimetres. As an alternative a sign of the dimensions shown in brackets may be used.

As an alternative a sign of the dimensions shown in brackets may be used.

GIVEN under my Official Seal,

13 May, 2024.

EAMON RYAN,

Minister for Transport.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)

These Regulations provide an updated consolidation of Road Traffic – Regulatory Traffic Signs and revoke the previous Traffic Signs Regulations.

Footnotes

OJ No. L 167, 30.4.2004, p.39

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