Legal in car requirements?

2010RACHEL

Is there any items that you must make sure you have in your car legally when drive in Ireland?

Such as red triangles etc.

colm_mcm

Drivers licence.

dev100

2010RACHEL wrote:

Is there any items that you must make sure you have in your car legally when drive in Ireland?

The round disc and square disc and an Nct disc if applicable and a full license to pass by cops unhindered is all you need.

D Trent

Head rests

Mycroft H

I think there's probably quite a lot that while not a legal requirement, would be a good idea to have anyway. 

High-Vis, torch, jump leads, wheel brace etc.

Isambard

it makes you wonder why it isn't a legal requirement to carry such things. I carry quite a few things in my camper, such as a full tool set, trolley jack,hi viz, fire extinguishers, triangle and more...i don't do so in my car

ironclaw

Isambard wrote: »

it makes you wonder why it isn't a legal requirement to carry such things. I carry quite a few things in my camper, such as a full tool set, trolley jack,hi viz, fire extinguishers, triangle and more...i don't do so in my car

'I didn't know you had to change the brakes on a car, ever'

Heard that a week ago. So take a good look around you the next time you are stopped in traffic and understand that the majority of people out there have absolutely no idea how the metal box they are sitting in works, so there isn't really much point asking or requiring them to canter around some tools and equipment. I would however be all for a slim reduction in premiums if someone was certified to a level in first aid and carried a kit to match. That would actually make a difference as there are plenty of part time EMTs on the roads who don't work for the HSE or privately.

Isambard

i wasn't suggesting a list of compulsory items, but maybe some items should be required as they are in France for instance.

On the other hand, you often see broken down vehicles with warning triangles immediately behind them where they aren't much use so maybe it would be a waste of time.

freshpopcorn

Isambard wrote: »

i wasn't suggesting a list of compulsory items, but maybe some items should be required as they are in France for instance.

On the other hand, you often see broken down vehicles with warning triangles immediately behind them where they aren't much use so maybe it would be a waste of time.

Once I fell over one of these!

mossy50

FLA BACK Seats

mikeecho

Seatbelts, (unless it's pre 83, and wasn't originally fitted )
Wipers,
Wing mirror (only need one.. Not sure which one.. had an 83 corolla that came as new once with only one wing mirror)

Speedometer,
Handbrake.
Brakes
Exhaust
Rear reflectors
Lights,

Can't think of much else

CiniO

Isambard wrote: »

On the other hand, you often see broken down vehicles with warning triangles immediately behind them where they aren't much use so maybe it would be a waste of time.

I think vast majority European countries have warning triangle as part of compulsory car equipment, and there are very specific rules in relation to their usage.
F.e. placing directly behind vehicle when broken down in built up area, around 30-50 metres behind vehicle outside builtup area, and 100 metres on motorways.
Obviously those rules vary between countries.

elperello

CiniO wrote: »

I think vast majority European countries have warning triangle as part of compulsory car equipment, and there are very specific rules in relation to their usage.
F.e. placing directly behind vehicle when broken down in built up area, around 30-50 metres behind vehicle outside builtup area, and 100 metres on motorways.
Obviously those rules vary between countries.

UK highway code says don't use them on motorways.

http://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/answers/if-you-break-down-on-a-dual-carriageway-how-far-away-from-your-vehicle-should-you-place-a-warning-triangle

I think the best place for you and your passengers if you break down on a motorway is out of the car and over the barrier ie. as far away from the traffic as possible.

reklamos

I think high visibility vests should be mandatory. Seen plenty nutters on the road changing wheels thinking that they are the most brightest objects in the universe in the middle of a night.

CiniO

elperello wrote: »

UK highway code says don't use them on motorways.

http://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/answers/if-you-break-down-on-a-dual-carriageway-how-far-away-from-your-vehicle-should-you-place-a-warning-triangle

I think the best place for you and your passengers if you break down on a motorway is out of the car and over the barrier ie. as far away from the traffic as possible.

Yeap, and nearly everywhere outside of UK and Ireland it's obligatory and absolutely crucial to place it behind your car and fines apply if you don't comply.

It might be safest for you and your passengers out of the car and behind the barrier, but it's not safest for other vehicles to have broken unmarked car on motorway.

Also it's probably even advisable to walk back on the motorway those 100 metres outside the barrier.

elperello

CiniO wrote: »

Yeap, and nearly everywhere outside of UK and Ireland it's obligatory and absolutely crucial to place it behind your car and fines apply if you don't comply.

It might be safest for you and your passengers out of the car and behind the barrier, but it's not safest for other vehicles to have broken unmarked car on motorway.

Also it's probably even advisable to walk back on the motorway those 100 metres outside the barrier.

An interesting point.

What is the safest way to place the triangle? Surely better to go back inside the barrier, but then you have to look for a gap in the traffic, climb out over the barrier, place the triangle and get back over the barrier.

I'm not sure, maybe better to just put on hazard lights.

I think we are much too casual on motorways. I've seen some really dangerous practices such as cars left broken down all day or people stopping to change drivers.

CiniO

elperello wrote: »

An interesting point.

What is the safest way to place the triangle? Surely better to go back inside the barrier, but then you have to look for a gap in the traffic, climb out over the barrier, place the triangle and get back over the barrier.

Sound like a good plan.

I'm not sure, maybe better to just put on hazard lights.

Obviously putting hazards lights on is also obligatory.
But it helps a lot to have warning in advance.
At 120km/h, if you see a warning triangle 100m ahead of broken down car, this gives you 3 seconds. In ideal circumstances, you'll be able to stop 120km/h to 0 in that time/distance.
And if not necessery, you can just take it wider, being ready for it.

In my own experience having warning triangle behind broken down car, helps a lot to see it rightly even during the day, not even mentioning night, rain, fog, etc...

I suppose that must be reason why it's a requirement nearly everywhere.

I think we are much too casual on motorways. I've seen some really dangerous practices such as cars left broken down all day or people stopping to change drivers.

Thinks taking place on motorway hard shoulders in Ireland, are above imagination...

2010RACHEL

Yes it was exactly because of other road rules in other EU countries I had been asked if we're same here and did not have a clue and could not find online. Will be having some of the mentioned items as some very good suggestions.