Major road closures in Dublin 15 this Sunday - IronMan

AlanG

It hasn't been particularly well advertised but large parts of Dublin 15 will have road closures this Sunday morning. There will be no way to drive accross the Liffey anywhere in Dublin other than via the M50. Access to Porterstown Church, sportsgrounds, Castleknock GAA and the castleknock hotel will all be restricted.
Details can be seen here:
http://www.ironman.com/~/media/b66f26d24e184a9c91665a7cc8a07a12/imdub%20resident%20leaflet%20%20%20west%202016%20final%20email.pdf

ongarboy

Thanks for letting us know! It's certainly the first I've heard about it!

ThisRegard

Ongoing discussion on the Commuting and Transport forum too

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057632193

Gavin "shels"

Jesus that's ridiculous, lucky I won't be heading over to Blanch until after 6pm but I'd imagine traffic will still be dirt.

Only notice I've seen of this is a one of those big sighs outside McDonalds on the Navan Rd inbound.

AlanG

If a learner driver, cyclist or moped needs to cross the city they can take a short detour via Kilcock.

angryIreGamer

thanks, first ive heard of it

Pat Dunne

AlanG wrote: »

If a learner driver, cyclist or moped needs to cross the city they can take a short detour via Kilcock.

Not necessarily so in all cases.

As a Learner Driver must be accompanied at all times by a Driver with a Full Licence (min 2 years), the Full License holder can share the driving duties and use the M50, or other Motorways

And I am sure that the cyclists will do their own thing anyway

AlanG

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Not necessarily so in all cases.

As a Learner Driver must be accompanied at all times by a Driver with a Full Licence (min 2 years), the Full License holder can share the driving duties and use the M50.

Only if they are insured on the car. You do not have to be insured to be an accompanying driver. Lots of learner drivers, even if accompanied will not have that option.

Pat Dunne

AlanG wrote: »

Only if they are insured on the car. You do not have to be insured to be an accompanying driver. Lots of learner drivers, even if accompanied will not have that option.

Hmmm......... now that's interesting, as I am unaware of this been a requirement by the Road Safety Authority. All of my vehicle insurance policies throughout the years have a had provision allowing for other drivers to drive my vehicle. Provided that they have my permission to drive the vehicle and that I am not their employer, or the vehicle has not been hired, or used for reward.

I have also driven other policy holders vehicles whilst covered by a similar provision in their policy.

L1011

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Hmmm......... now that's interesting, as I am unaware of this been a requirement by the Road Safety Authority. All of my vehicle insurance policies throughout the years have a had provision allowing for other drivers to drive my vehicle. Provided that they have my permission to drive the vehicle and that I am not their employer, or the vehicle has not been hired, or used for reward.

I have also driven other policy holders vehicles whilst covered by a similar provision in their policy.

Its very uncommon to have what you have. Far more common to be allowed drive someone elses.

AlanG

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Hmmm......... now that's interesting, as I am unaware of this been a requirement by the Road Safety Authority. All of my vehicle insurance policies throughout the years have a had provision allowing for other drivers to drive my vehicle. Provided that they have my permission to drive the vehicle and that I am not their employer, or the vehicle has not been hired, or used for reward.

I have also driven other policy holders vehicles whilst covered by a similar provision in their policy.

Most policies allow the main policy driver to drive other cars but only with 3rd party insurance so not great on many cars.

Even with open drive on a car (which you seem to be referring to and usually costs a bit extra) the driver still needs to be over 25 and under 70 so many learner drivers, being under 25, will not have a car with open insurance. In fact a learner cannnot drive a car with open insurance so none of them will have cars insured like that.

This closure doesn't impact me but it all seems a bit unfair and badly advertised.

Pat Dunne

AlanG wrote: »

Most policies allow the main policy driver to drive other cars but only with 3rd party insurance so not great on many cars.

Even with open drive on a car (which you seem to be referring to and usually costs a bit extra) the driver still needs to be over 25 and under 70 so many learner drivers, being under 25, will not have a car with open insurance. In fact a learner cannnot drive a car with open insurance so none of them will have cars insured like that.

This closure doesn't impact me but it all seems a bit unfair and badly advertised.

No not referring to "open drive", just your average every everyday motor policy, anyway enough topic drift.

fletch

Pat Dunne wrote: »

No not referring to "open drive", just your average every everyday motor policy, anyway enough topic drift.

Never heard of an average everyday motor policy without "Open Drive" that allows others to drive your car.

beauf

I think you should check your policy.

Gaspode

How did the Iron Man go anyway?