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- International Driving License is recognized.
- Driving in Ireland is on the left side of the road.
- Seat belt is a must for the driver and his passengers no matter where they sit.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood. If you violate this rule, you will be fined €1500 or disqualified from driving.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 100 km/h on public roads, 50 km/h in urban areas.
- The minimum driving age is 17.
- You are prohibited to use safety camera warning devices. Otherwise, it will be seized and you will have to pay a fine on site.
- The third-party insurance is mandatory.
- Keep in mind that in Ireland you are prohibited to horn between 11:30 p.m. and 07:00 p.m. in urban areas.
- Dublin: https://youtu.be/PX8bD5tpQWQ
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United Kingdom
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Driving in the UK is on the left side of the road.
- Buckle up or you will be fined.
- The maximum permitted alcohol limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Keep in mind that speed limits in the UK are counted in miles. Thus, the maximum allowed speed limit in residential areas is 30 miles per hour (~48 km/h), 60 miles per hour (~97 km/h) on one-lane roads and 70 miles per hour (~112 km/h) on dual and other highways.
- Remember that you must slow down before hospitals and schools.
- The minimum age to drive in the United Kingdom is 17.
- Safety camera warning devices are considered to be legal. However, don’t perceive it as a means to accelerate speed and violate traffic rules.
- No matter where your child sits, make sure you are using an appropriate child seat or restraint system.
- Pay attention to road signs since there are some hours when you are prohibited to drive in bus lanes. Be extremely cautious!
- You are prohibited to horn from 11:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. in residential areas.
- Hands-free kit is a must.
- Vehicles on roundabouts have priority.
- Always give way to police cars, ambulances, fire fighting vehicles, etc.
- London: https://youtu.be/QI4_dGvZ5yE
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