Can't argue with that dave , as usual hit the motorist.
But I have to say when I go to Dublin I use the old routes still find it more relaxing to drive on .: doc
Can't argue with that dave , as usual hit the motorist.
But I have to say when I go to Dublin I use the old routes still find it more relaxing to drive on .: doc
Never mistake kindness for weakness .: doc
Problem is though I've seen that they have started to change the speed limits on the old roads from 100kmh down to 80kmh.
I think they are trying to force people onto the tolled roads, why would a road that has always been 100kmh and previously a 60 mph zone suddenly be re classified as 80kmh ? These roads were, until the introduction of the motorway, the main national roads..
I get what you are saying though doc, if you are not trying to keep a schedule then the other roads are much more enjoyable and relaxing.
Because when you put a motorway in to replace a route the old road becomes a secondary route/road which is 80kmh speed limit, load of bollixs to get you to use the new motorway. Same way when they open a new one they always seem to start never ending road works on the old one to try force you to use the morotway also.
Once they put in a motorway between 2 locations the National or Primary road as they used to call it gets downgraded to a Regional or Secondary road again in old speak. So basically a National road is the direct link between 2 towns / villages and Regional are all the off shoots.
National road speed limits (100 km/h)
A speed limit of 100 kilometres per hour is in place on all national roads (including dual carriageways) throughout Ireland.
Regional and local speed limits (80 km/h)
A speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour is in place on all regional and local roads (sometimes referred to as non-national roads).
Motorway speed limits (120 km/h)
A speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour is in place on all motorways. You should note that learner drivers, vehicles under 50 cc, bicycles, pedestrians, animals and invalid carriages are not allowed on motorways in Ireland.
Last edited by anon361; 20-07-11 at 11:43.
dr love (20-07-11), westcorklad (20-07-11)
Thank you anon good info there .: doc
Never mistake kindness for weakness .: doc