Road Signs in Ireland
Road signs are a key part of safe driving in Ireland. Whether you’re a learner or an experienced driver, knowing what each sign means is essential. Irish road signs follow standard rules and are easy to understand once you’re familiar with their shapes and colours.
At Epic Driving School, we make sure every student becomes confident in recognising and responding to road signs during their lessons and test preparation.
🚫 Regulatory Signs
These signs tell you what you must or must not do. Most are circular and use red, white, and black colours.
Speed limits
No entry / no turn signs
Stop and Yield signs
Stop
Drivers encountering the 'Stop' sign should prepare for stop. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Yield
The 'Yield' sign warns drivers about yield ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Yield
The 'Yield' sign warns drivers about yield ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
School Warden Stop Sign
Drivers encountering the 'School wardens stop sign' sign should prepare for school wardens stop sign. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
No Left Turn
Approaching a 'No left turn' sign means there's no left turn approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
No Entry to Vehicles
The 'No entry to vehicles' sign warns drivers about no entry to vehicles ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Parking Prohibited
Drivers encountering the 'Parking prohibited' sign should prepare for parking prohibited. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Clearway
Approaching a 'Clearway' sign means there's clearway approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Max Speed Limit 30km/h
The road sign 'Max speed limit 30kmh' highlights upcoming max speed limit 30kmh. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Max Speed Limit 50km/h
The 'Max speed limit 50kmh' sign warns drivers about max speed limit 50kmh ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Max Speed Limit 60km/h
Drivers encountering the 'Max speed limit 60kmh' sign should prepare for max speed limit 60kmh. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Max Speed Limit 80km/h
Approaching a 'Max speed limit 80kmh' sign means there's max speed limit 80kmh approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Max Speed Limit 100km/h
The road sign 'Max speed limit 100kmh' highlights upcoming max speed limit 100kmh. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Max Speed Limit 120km/h
The 'Max speed limit 120kmh' sign warns drivers about max speed limit 120kmh ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Taxi Rank
The 'Taxi rank' sign warns drivers about taxi rank ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
No Entry For Large Vehicles (by reference to Weight)
Drivers encountering the 'No entry for large vehicles (by reference to weight)' sign should prepare for no entry for large vehicles (by reference to weight). Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
No U-turn
Approaching a 'No U-turn' sign means there's no u-turn approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
No Overtaking
The road sign 'No overtaking' highlights upcoming no overtaking. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Height Restriction
The road sign 'Height restriction' highlights upcoming height restriction. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Pedestrianised Street
Drivers encountering the 'Pedestrianised street' sign should prepare for pedestrianised street. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Parking Permitted
Approaching a 'Parking permitted' sign means there's parking permitted approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Disk Parking Plate
The road sign 'Disc parking plate' highlights upcoming disc parking plate. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Zonal Restriction - No Parking of Large Vehicles
The 'Zonal restriction parking of large vehicles' sign warns drivers about zonal restriction parking of large vehicles ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
End of Restriction Zone
The 'End of Restriction zone' sign warns drivers about end zonal restriction parking of large vehicles ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Turn Left Ahead
Approaching a 'Turn left ahead' sign means there's turn left ahead approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Turn Right Ahead
The road sign 'Turn right ahead' highlights upcoming turn right ahead. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Turn Left
The ‘Turn Left’ sign indicates that all traffic must make a left turn at the upcoming junction. This is a mandatory instruction, often used at intersections or exits to manage safe traffic flow.
Turn Right
The ‘Turn Right’ sign requires drivers to turn right ahead. It ensures that traffic follows a controlled direction, often used to prevent dangerous movements or guide vehicles through a set route.
Pass Either Side
The road sign 'Pass either side' highlights upcoming pass either side. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Straight Ahead
The ‘Straight Ahead’ sign means you must continue driving forward; no turning is allowed. This sign is commonly seen at intersections or road merges to maintain smooth and safe traffic movement.
Keep Right
Approaching a 'Keep right' sign means there's keep right approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Keep Left
Drivers encountering the 'Keep left' sign should prepare for keep left. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
⚠️ Warning Signs
These signs are diamond-shaped and yellow. They alert drivers to possible hazards ahead.
Dangerous bends
Pedestrian crossings
Slippery roads or hidden dips
Dangerous Corner Ahead
The 'Dangerous corner' sign warns drivers about dangerous corner ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Roundabout Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Roundabout ahead' sign should prepare for roundabout ahead. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Mini Roundabout
Approaching a 'Mini roundabout' sign means there's mini roundabout approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Merging Traffic From Left
The road sign 'Merging traffic' highlights upcoming merging traffic. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Two Way Traffic
The 'Two-way traffic' sign warns drivers about two-way traffic ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
T-junction
The 'T-junction' sign warns drivers about T-junction ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Y-junction
Approaching a 'Y-junction' sign means there's Y-junction approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Dangerous Bend Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Dangerous bend ahead' sign should prepare for dangerous bend ahead. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Series of Dangerous Bends Ahead
Approaching a 'Series of dangerous bends ahead' sign means there's series of dangerous bends ahead approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Series of Dangerous Corners Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Series of dangerous corners ahead' sign should prepare for series of dangerous corners ahead. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Restricted headroom
The road sign 'Restricted headroom' highlights upcoming restricted headroom. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Side Road
The road sign 'Side road ' highlights upcoming side road . Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
T-juncion
The 'T-junction' sign warns drivers about T-junction ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Crossroads
The 'Crossroads' sign warns drivers about crossroads ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Sharp Dip Ahead
The 'Sharp dip ahead' sign warns drivers about sharp dip ahead ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Series of Bumps Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Series of bumps ahead' sign should prepare for series of bumps ahead. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Sharp Rise Ahead
Approaching a 'Sharp rise ahead' sign means there's sharp rise ahead approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Wild Animals Ahead
The road sign 'Wild animals ahead' highlights upcoming wild animals ahead. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Sheep
The 'Sheep' sign warns drivers about sheep ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
School Ahead
The road sign 'School ahead' highlights upcoming school ahead. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Children Crossing (in residential area)
Approaching a 'Children crossing ahead (in residential areas)' sign means there's children crossing ahead (in residential areas) approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Cattle and Farm Animals
Drivers encountering the 'Cattle and farm animals' sign should prepare for cattle and farm animals. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Accompanied Horses and Ponies
Approaching a 'Accompanied horses and ponies' sign means there's accompanied horses and ponies approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Crosswinds
The road sign 'Crosswinds' highlights upcoming crosswinds. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Steep Descent Ahead
The 'Steep descent ahead' sign warns drivers about steep descent ahead ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Steep Ascent Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Steep ascent ahead' sign should prepare for steep ascent ahead. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Children Crossing Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Children crossing ahead' sign should prepare for children crossing ahead. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Slippery for Cyclists
Approaching a 'Slippery for cyclists' sign means there's slippery for cyclists approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Danger of Falling Rocks
Approaching a 'Danger of falling rocks' sign means there's danger of falling rocks approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Unprotected quay, canal or river
The road sign 'Unprotected quay, canal or river' highlights upcoming unprotected quay, canal or river. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Level Crossing Ahead, Guarded by Gates or Lifting Barrier
Drivers encountering the 'Level crossing ahead, guarded by gates or lifting barrier' sign should prepare for level crossing ahead, guarded by gates or lifting barrier. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Level Crossing Ahead, Unguarded by Gates or Lifting Barrier
Approaching a 'Level crossing ahead, unguarded by gates or lifting barrier' sign means there's level crossing ahead, unguarded by gates or lifting barrier approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Level Crossing Ahead, Guarded by Gates or Lifting Barriers
The road sign 'Level crossing ahead, guarded by gates or lifting barriers' highlights upcoming level crossing ahead, guarded by gates or lifting barriers. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Tram Lane Crossing Ahead
The road sign 'Tram lane crossing ahead' highlights upcoming tram lane crossing ahead. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Stop when Lights Are Red
The 'Stop when lights are red' sign warns drivers about stop when lights are red ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Automatic Level Crossing Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Automatic level crossing ahead' sign should prepare for automatic level crossing ahead. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
🚧 Road Works Signs
Used in temporary areas with construction or maintenance. These signs also follow the diamond shape but relate to works ahead.
Men at work
Temporary traffic lights
Detours and lane shifts
Roadworks Ahead
The road sign 'Road works ahead' highlights upcoming road works ahead. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
One-lane Crossover (out)
The 'One-lane crossover (out)' sign warns drivers about one-lane crossover (out) ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
One-Lane Crossover (back)
Drivers encountering the 'One-lane crossover (back)' sign should prepare for one-lane crossover (back). Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Move to Left (one lane)
Approaching a 'Move to Left(one lane)' sign means there's move to left (one lane) approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Move to Right (one lane)
The road sign 'Move to right (one lane)' highlights upcoming move to right (one lane). Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Move to Left (two lanes)
The 'Move to left (two lanes)' sign warns drivers about move to left (two lanes) ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Move to Right (two lanes)
Drivers encountering the 'Move to right (two lanes)' sign should prepare for move to right (two lanes). Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Obstruction Between Lanes
Approaching a 'Obstruction between lanes' sign means there's obstruction between lanes approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
End of Obstruction Between Lanes
The road sign 'End of obstruction between lanes' highlights upcoming end of obstruction between lanes. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Start of Central Reserve or Obstruction
The 'Start of central reserve or obstruction' sign warns drivers about start of central reserve or obstruction ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
End of Central Reserve or Obstruction
The 'Start of central reserve or obstruction' sign warns drivers about start of central reserve or obstruction ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Lanes Diverge at Crossover
Approaching a 'Lanes diverge at crossover' sign means there's lanes diverge at crossover approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Lanes Re-join at Crossover
The road sign 'Lanes rejoin at crossover' highlights upcoming lanes rejoin at crossover. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Two-lanes crossover (back)
The 'Two-lanes crossover (back)' sign warns drivers about two-lanes crossover (back) ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Two-lanes crossover (out)
Drivers encountering the 'Two-lanes crossover (out)' sign should prepare for two-lanes crossover (out). Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Single Lane (for shuttle working)
Approaching a 'Single-lane (for shuttle working)' sign means there's single-lane (for shuttle working) approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Two-way traffic
The 'Two-way traffic' sign warns drivers about two-way traffic ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Road Narrows From Left
The 'Road narrows from left' sign warns drivers about road narrows from left ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Road Narrows From Right
Drivers encountering the 'Road narrows from right' sign should prepare for road narrows from right. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Road Narrows From Both Sides
The road sign 'Road narrows on both sides' highlights upcoming road narrows on both sides. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Offside Lane (of two) Closed
The road sign 'Offside lane (of two) closed' highlights upcoming offside lane (of two) closed. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Nearside Lane (of two) Closed
The 'Nearside lane (of two) closed' sign warns drivers about nearside lane (of two) closed ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Offside Lane (of three) Closed
Drivers encountering the 'Offside lane (of three) closed' sign should prepare for offside lane (of three) closed. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Nearside Lane (of three) Closed
Approaching a 'Nearside lane (of three) closed' sign means there's nearside lane (of three) closed approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Two Offside Lanes (of three) Closed
The road sign 'Two offside lanes (of three) closed' highlights upcoming two offside lanes (of three) closed. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Two Nearside Lanes (of three) Closed
The 'Two nearside lanes (of three) closed. Two alternative styles' sign warns drivers about two nearside lanes (of three) closed. two alternative styles ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Two Nearside Lanes (of three) Closed - Alternative Style
The 'Two nearside lanes (of three) closed. Two alternative styles' sign warns drivers about two nearside lanes (of three) closed. two alternative styles ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Offside Lane (of four) Closed
Drivers encountering the 'Offside lane (of four) closed' sign should prepare for offside lane (of four) closed. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Nearside Lane (of four) Closed
Approaching a 'Nearside lane (of four) closed' sign means there's nearside lane (of four) closed approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Two Offside Lanes (of four) Closed
The road sign 'Two offside lanes (of four) closed' highlights upcoming two offside lanes (of four) closed. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Two Nearside Lanes (of four) Closed
The 'Two nearside lanes (of four) closed' sign warns drivers about two nearside lanes (of four) closed ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Side Road on Left
Drivers encountering the 'Side road on left' sign should prepare for side road on left. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Side Road on Right
Approaching a 'Side road on right' sign means there's side road on right approaching. Caution is advised for safety.
Site Access on Left
The road sign 'Site access on left' highlights upcoming site access on left. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Site Access on Right
The 'Site access on right' sign warns drivers about site access on right ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Temporary Traffic Signals Ahead
Drivers encountering the 'Temporary traffic' sign should prepare for temporary traffic. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Flagman Ahead
The road sign 'Flagman ahead' highlights upcoming flagman ahead. Drivers must stay vigilant and responsive.
Queues Likely
The 'Queues likely' sign warns drivers about queues likely ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Hump or Rump
The 'Hump or ramp' sign warns drivers about hump or ramp ahead. Pay attention to the road and adjust your driving accordingly.
Uneven Surface
Drivers encountering the 'Uneven surface' sign should prepare for uneven surface. Adapting speed and alertness is essential.
Why Learn Road Signs?
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They’re tested in the theory test
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You’ll see them constantly in your driving test
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They help you drive safely and avoid fines or accidents
At Epic Driving School, we teach road signs during lessons and offer mock theory tests to help you prepare.
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