Motorway ahead

Motorway ahead

The road ahead is a motorway, and certain road users are prohibited from using it.

Motorway Signs

What should you do?

If you hold a learner permit, are driving a slow vehicle or are a pedestrian or cyclist, you must not continue onto the motorway.

How to recognise it

A blue rectangle with a motorway symbol, Motarbhealach romhat and a list of prohibited users in Irish and English.

Common confusion

Learner drivers must not drive on motorways in Ireland; this sign is your last chance to change route.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

Quick Facts

Category
Motorway Signs
Sign Name
Motorway ahead
Category Size
20 signs

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