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Speed Limit Changes

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  • 26-08-2016 4:05pm
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    Kings Inns or bust
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    Where there is a lack of a posted speed limit sign or when one turns from a road operating speed limit A to a road operating speed limit B how does one know what speed the road should be? Does one simply assume 50KPH is a built up area?


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    dennyk
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    Until you see a speed limit sign, I'd stick to the statutory limits, so 50km/h in a built-up area or 80km/h outside. Most populated areas will have a fair number of reminder signs (those tiny speed limit signs) every so often, so if it is a 60 zone or something, it won't be long before you'll know.


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    Kings Inns or bust
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    dennyk wrote: »
    Until you see a speed limit sign, I'd stick to the statutory limits, so 50km/h in a built-up area or 80km/h outside. Most populated areas will have a fair number of reminder signs (those tiny speed limit signs) every so often, so if it is a 60 zone or something, it won't be long before you'll know.

    Unfortunately knowing the limit has had me come a cropper today :pac: but I shall be heeding your advice, many thanks!


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    Mycroft H
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    Some what seem like rural roads only have a 60km/h limit. There's a few stretches between Caragh and Naas that are only 60km/h but would seem like an 80 zone if you weren't paying attention.


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    Del2005
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    Kings Inns or bust wrote: »
    Where there is a lack of a posted speed limit sign or when one turns from a road operating speed limit A to a road operating speed limit B how does one know what speed the road should be? Does one simply assume 50KPH is a built up area?

    When changing from to road with a different limit there's usually a small repeater sign just after the junction. A bit of advice I got from an instructor was to look at side roads. If they have speed limit signs you assume yours is lower till you see a sign on your road, not much use for the test but will keep your licence safe.


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    I can't tell you why
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    Changes in speed limits are always signposted. If you can pay attention to signposts, you'll always know your correct speed limit.


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    Kings Inns or bust
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    I can't tell you why wrote: »
    Changes in speed limits are always signposted. If you can pay attention to signposts, you'll always know your correct speed limit.

    I'm actually thinking of a specific example where this is a bit dubious, either due to poor signage or perhaps vandalism. The road in question actually has a 60 limit not mentioned in the 2013 bye laws either but it is sign posted.

    Suffice it to say there's more to this post than meets the eye but I'll pay the fine... (cough!)


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