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  2. Road speed limits in the Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia

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    Lower speed limits were applied for heavy motor vehicles without some pneumatic tyres, or used for pulling another vehicle. Road signage was established by the Traffic Signs Regulations, 1956. [2] However, the main piece of legislation responsible for the introduction of speed limits in Ireland was Part IV of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. [3]

  3. Penalty points in Ireland - Wikipedia

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    The Road Traffic Act 2002 first provided for penalty points and for fixed-charge penalties, replacing an earlier system of on-the-spot fines. [1] [14] [15] Originally planned for 1998, its introduction was delayed by the need to upgrade and interconnect administrative computer systems, and by opposition from rank-and-file Gardaí fearing an increased workload.

  4. Category:Traffic law - Wikipedia

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    Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, 1998; Administrative License Suspension; Advisory speed limit; All-way stop; Alternate-side parking; Anti-Distracted Driving Act; Assured clear distance ahead

  5. Road Safety Authority - Wikipedia

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    The RSA and the Garda Síochána enforce the licensing provisions of the Road Transport Acts: "As well as a fine, if you are an unlicensed haulier you can expect the RSA to look closely at your compliance with other laws, such as those covering: Drivers’ hours rules, Road traffic requirements, Roadworthiness of your vehicles and trailers." [10]

  6. Traffic code - Wikipedia

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    Some laws, such as a Road Traffic Act 1988 and a Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, do exist; a manual titled Highway Code is edited by a public entity with guidelines based on and/or compatible with local law. In European Union law, legislation is more oriented on transport competition and not on sharing the road.

  7. Rules of the Road (Ireland) - Wikipedia

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    The Rules of the Road (Irish: Rialacha an Bhóithre) is the official road user guide for Ireland published by the Road Safety Authority. It is available in English and Irish . See also

  8. Driving without due care and attention - Wikipedia

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    The Road Safety Act 2006 additionally inserted section 2A, creating the offence of "causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving", without the requirement of intoxication; the sentence is 12 months' imprisonment (6 in Scotland) plus a fine up to the statutory maximum on summary conviction, or 5 years' imprisonment and/or a fine on ...

  9. Roads in Ireland - Wikipedia

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    Pre-independence legislation (the Ministry of Transport Act, 1919 [9]) laid the foundation for the regulation of the modern system of public roads in Ireland. The Act gave the Minister for Local Government the power to classify roads: Trunk Road Funds were used to enable local councils to improve major roads and road surfacing was gradually ...