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Road Traffic drives on the left and signposts are usually bilingual. On motorways a speed limit of 112kph (70mph) applies. The general speed limit is 96kph (60mph), which drops to 64kph (40mph) on approaches to urban areas and 48kph (30mph) in built-up areas. The alcohol to blood ratio for drivers is 0.08%. The minimum driving age is 17 years. A valid national driving licence is required and a Green Card and Motor Insurance certificate are recommended. A country identification sticker is compulsory, as are seat belts in the front and, where fitted, in the rear. The Irish Visiting Motorists Bureau, Insurance House, 39 Molesworth Street (tel: (01) 676 9944), can provide further information. Contact the Automobile Association of Ireland (tel: (01) 617 999; website: www.aaireland.ie) for information about reciprocal agreements with other associations. Emergency breakdown service: Automobile Association Rescue (1800) 667 788 RAC (1800) 828 282 Routes to the city: Dublin can be approached via the N11 motorway from the port of Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Driving times to Dublin: from Belfast - 2 hours 45 minutes; Galway - 3 hours 30 minutes; and Cork - 4 hours 15 minutes. Coach services: Bus Éireann (tel: (01) 836 6111), 16 Store Street, operates Ireland's largest coach station, Busáras (Central Bus Station), with routes nationwide. Facilities include restaurant, bureaux de change and left luggage. |