Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004
336 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that road signage here is sufficiently informative that it benefits visitors and does not cause them problems in determining road rules, especially in relation to laneways (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29114/04]
View answerIn 1996 a new warning traffic sign was introduced to advise motorists that in this country vehicles are to be driven on the left hand side of roads. The signs provide the necessary information be displayed in a number of languages.
The provision of traffic signs is a matter for each local authority. A comprehensive traffic signs manual was published in December 1996 and issued to all local authorities. This manual provides full information on traffic signs and road markings and sets out standards required to ensure there is clarity and a uniformity of practice in the approach to signage generally. The manual contains the Minister's direction that the drive on left warning sign be used at exits from ports and airports. It also directs that such signs be duplicated on the right hand side of the road and may also be used where hazards may exist on exits from long-stay tourist camps and resorts. A review of that manual is being pursued by my Department in association with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the National Roads Authority.
