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24. Vehicles must be equipped with a warning triangle - its absence is considered a serious violation. Also, it is recommended to have a first aid kit, a set of spare bulbs, a reflective vest and a fire extinguisher in the vehicle.

25. The use of winter tires in cold season is not mandatory, but for safety reasons it is recommended to equip the car properly in winter. On the other hand, the use of studded tires and snow chains is prohibited in Ireland.

26. When driving on roads of Ireland, you will see an interesting thing - manual barriers. You should open them as you approach, and do not forget to close the barrier once you pass it. As a rule, such barriers are located in remote country roads where there are not many cars.

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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Ireland, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.

When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Ireland, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.

Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.

At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.

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27. Transportation and use of radar detectors are prohibited in Ireland. If the device is detected, it will be immediately confiscated and the driver will be issued a large fine. It is also forbidden to use special software for navigation devices, in which you can learn the location of fixed cameras.

28. When choosing a place to park, you shouldn’t forget to pay attention to road markings. If there is a double yellow line, then it is prohibited to park the car in that place. If there is a solid yellow line on the road that means it is prohibited to park the car in the period from 8:00 to 18:30.

29. In big cities, it is usually not difficult to find a paid parking. The cost of services usually depends on location of the parking and its proximity to the city center. In Dublin, you will have to pay from 1 to 4 euro for one hour of parking. The cost of daily parking will be from 5 to 12 euro.

30. In the territory of residential areas it is prohibited to make sound signals from 23:30 to 7:00. In the daytime, honking without any particular reason is also not recommended. You should make sound signals only if there is a dangerous situation on the road.

31. The quality of roads in major cities remains at a good level. Foreign motorists, who are used to driving on ideal roads, will complain on numerous patches. There are really many of them on roads of different level. Even in Dublin you will find it hard to see a road with no patches on it. It is also worth noting that repair works almost never stop on the roads of Ireland.

32. Even in large cities there are many narrow roads that have only one lane in each direction. Travellers, who hope to visit numerous cities during one ride in the country, should plan their route carefully as it is often simply impossible to drive fast on local roads.

33. On the road, you will find a huge amount of speed limiters. Even on the same road the maximum permitted speed can vary several times. Many speed limiters can be accompanied by rather cute recommendations. Do not be surprised if one of road signs has the inscription like "By speeding up, you run the risk of knocking a Leprechaun".

34. Ireland is widely known as home to numerous beautiful roads, driving on which will be truly interesting and exciting for many curious travelers. If you want to drive in a beautiful place, we suggest visiting the part of the A2 road Larne – Portrush. The length of the road is 80 km. Located in Northern Ireland, the road is laid above the cliff along the coast. This is the place, where motorists will be able to enjoy fabulously beautiful views of the rocky cliffs and the sea.

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