regulatory
Rural speed limit
The default speed limit for this type of road applies. On a rural local road that is 60 km/h.
What it means in practice
This sign shows five diagonal black lines in a white circle and is usually accompanied by a Go Mall / Slow plate. It names no figure, so you must know the default limit for the road you are on. Since 7 February 2025 it has meant 60 km/h on rural local roads.
Description
A circular sign with a red border containing five diagonal black lines.
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Sources
- Speed limits on rural and local roads change from 80km/h to 60km/h / Slower Speeds, Safer Roads · Department of Transport · Press release and campaign pages
Last checked 2026-09-08 - Speed limits in Ireland · Citizens Information Board · Page edited 1 December 2025
Last checked 2026-09-08