Road signs in Ireland
All 96 road signs used in Ireland, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in Ireland
These are the signs as they appear in Ireland, which uses its own sign system.
Warning signs
38 signs
Level crossing countdown markers gbCode 774Countdown markers giving distance to a level crossing or concealed hazard.
Level crossing light signals gbCode 778Stop when red lights show at a level crossing, tramway or swing bridge.
Warning bend ieCode W001Sharp bend ahead (chevron-style symbol), left or right variant.
Warning bend left gbCode 512Sharp bend in the road ahead, curving to the left.
Warning bend right gbCode 512Sharp bend in the road ahead, curving to the right.
Warning cattle gbCode 548Cattle likely to be in the road ahead.
Priority signs
4 signs
Give way signCode 602Give way to traffic on the major road; stop if necessary.
Give way to oncoming vehiclesCode 615Give way to oncoming vehicles at a narrow section of road ahead.
Priority over oncoming vehiclesCode 811You have priority over oncoming vehicles at a narrowing or obstruction ahead.
Stop signCode 601.1Stop completely at the line and give way to traffic on the major road before proceeding.
Prohibition signs
17 signs
End of no overtakingCode 633End of the no-overtaking restriction.
End of speed limit ieCode RUS-024End of a previously signed speed limit; the default limit for the road type now applies.
National speed limit appliesCode 671The national speed limit applies for the class of road and vehicle.
No busesCode 620No buses (over 8 passenger seats) permitted.
No cyclingCode 951No cycling; pedal cycles prohibited.
No entryCode 616No vehicles may enter; entry is prohibited (typically a one-way street exit).
Mandatory signs
14 signs
Ahead onlyCode 606Proceed straight ahead only.
Buses and cycles onlyCode 953.1Route to be used by buses and pedal cycles only.
End of minimum speed limitCode 673End of the minimum speed limit.
Keep leftCode 610Keep to the left of the obstruction or island.
Keep rightCode 609Keep to the right of the obstruction or island.
Mini roundaboutCode 611.1Mini-roundabout ahead; give way to traffic from the immediate right and circulate clockwise.
Information signs
16 signs
Congestion charging zoneCode 878Entering a congestion charging zone where a charge applies.
Contra flow bus laneCode 959.1Bus lane running against the direction of other traffic ahead.
Controlled parking zone entryCode 663Entry to a controlled parking zone where waiting restrictions apply.
Countdown markers to exit gbCode 2904Countdown markers showing distance (in 100-yard/100-metre intervals) to the next motorway exit.
Diverted traffic routeCode 2702Route for traffic diverted around a road closure.
End of motorwayCode 2902.1End of the motorway; motorway regulations no longer apply.
Direction signs
6 signs
Motorway direction ieCode F-seriesMotorway direction sign showing destinations and exit numbers.
Motorway route confirmatory gbCode 2901Direction sign on or for a motorway.
National route direction ieCode F-seriesDirection sign for an Irish national route (N-road).
Primary route direction gbCode 2024.1Direction sign for a primary route (major non-motorway A-road).
Regional local route direction ieCode F-seriesDirection sign for an Irish regional or local road (R-road / L-road).
Tourist attraction signCode 2308Direction to a tourist attraction or place of interest.
Additional panels
1 sign
Warning distance plate gbCode 572Supplementary plate stating the distance to the hazard shown by the warning sign above.
Signs explained
What the main sign groups mean and what to do when you see one.
Warning signs
Alert drivers to potential hazards ahead. Usually triangular with red border.12 signs
Prohibitory signs
Indicate actions that are not permitted. Usually circular with red border.7 signs
Mandatory signs
Indicate required actions or directions. Usually circular with blue background.3 signs
Priority signs
Indicate who has right of way at intersections. Various shapes and colors.5 signs
Informational signs
Provide useful information about facilities, services, and locations.6 signs
Direction signs
Guide drivers to destinations, exits, and distances.3 signs
Special zone signs
Indicate special areas like school zones, pedestrian areas, and work zones.2 signsReady for your Ireland theory test?
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