Motorway Signs
To make the drivers aware of the road type that they are currently driving on the road and about the road type that they are going to enter in the upcoming region.
Motorway ahead
The road ahead is a motorway, and certain road users are prohibited from using it.
Advance direction sign
An advance direction sign on a motorway showing the next exit, its junction number, destinations and distance.
300m to next exit
Countdown marker: 300 metres to the next exit.
200m to next exit
This two-bar motorway countdown marker is placed approximately 200 metres before the start of an exit's diverge taper. It is the middle sign in the 300m, 200m and 100m countdown sequence.
100m to next exit
Countdown marker: 100 metres to the next exit.
The motorway ends 1km ahead
The motorway ends 1 km ahead.
Motorway ends 500m ahead
The motorway ends 500 metres ahead.
End of motorway
Motorway regulations end here.
Route confirmatory sign for M7
A confirmation sign after a junction showing you are on the M7, with distances to destinations.
Advance direction for destination
A blue sign pointing to the N1 route for Belfast.
Entry to motorway
Entrance to the motorway; motorway rules apply from here.
Toll plaza ahead
A toll plaza is ahead at the distance shown.
Toll charges
The toll charges for different classes of vehicle on this motorway.
Toll plaza information sign
Directs you to the correct lane at the toll plaza for each payment type.
Garda only
Only Garda vehicles may use the area or access route.
Authorized vehicles only
Only authorised vehicles may use the access route.
Typical 2km next exit sign
The next exit is 2 km ahead, listing destinations and the route served.
Motorway service plaza
A service area ahead with the services shown.
Route confirmatory sign with Euro Route marker plate
A route confirmation sign showing the M8 and its Euro route number, with distances to destinations.
Typical lane gain sign
A lane joins from the left and becomes an extra lane rather than merging.