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- a)in Regulation 29, by substituting for paragraphs
(4)and
(5)the following: “
(4)An alternative design for speed limit sign number RUS 042 set out in Part 1 of Schedule 3 may be provided to indicate— (
- a)in respect of a local road, the local roads speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour, or (
- b)where special speed limit bye-laws specify the special speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour in respect of a local road or part of a local road in a built-up area, that special speed limit.
(5)The alternative design for speed limit sign RUS 042 referred to in paragraph
(4)consists of a white disc with a black border displaying diagonal parallel lines in black, the dimensions and design of which are set out in Part 1 of Schedule 3.”, and (b) in Schedule 3, by substituting for Part 1 the following: “Part 1 General Speed Limit Signs Regulation 29
(1),
(2)and
(5)RUS 039: 120km/h Speed Limit RUS 041: 80km/h Speed Limit RUS 042: Alternative Design RUS 064: 40km/h Speed Limit RUS 065: 20km/h Speed Limit RUS 040: 100km/h Speed Limit RUS 042: 60km/h Speed Limit RUS 043: 50km/h Speed Limit RUS 044: 30km/h Speed Limit Note: 1. The dimensions shown for the above traffic signs are as follows: Sign Number Dimensions RUS 039 900
(1200)
(750)
(600)RUS 040 750
(1200)
(900)
(600)RUS 041 600
(1200)
(900)
(750)
(450)RUS 042 (Alternative Design) 450
(600)RUS 042 600
(1200)
(900)
(750)
(450)RUS 043 600
(1200)
(900)
(750)
(450)
(300)RUS 044 450
(900)
(750)
(600)
(300)RUS 064 600
(1200)
(900)
(750)
(450)
(300)RUS 065 450
(600)
(300)The dimensions shown are in millimetres. The standard dimension for the diameter of each sign is shown and the range of alternative dimensions which may be used are shown in brackets. 2. Except for traffic sign number RUS 064, where it is desired to repeat the speed limit along the length of a road, part, carriageway or lane to which the speed limit applies, the diameter of the sign may be reduced to 900 millimetres, 750 millimetres, 600 millimetres, 450 millimetres or 300 millimetres. Where it is desired to repeat traffic sign number RUS 064 along the length of a road, part carriageway or lane to which the speed limit applies, the diameter of the sign may be reduced to 450 millimetres or 300 millimetres. 3. A speed limit sign can be mounted on its own or on a backing board or as part of a larger traffic sign or in combination with other regulatory, warning or information traffic signs. 4. An alternative design for speed limit sign number RUS 042 may be provided to indicate— (
- a)in respect of a local road, the local roads speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour, or (
- b)where special speed limit bye-laws specify the special speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour in respect of a local road or part of a local road in a built-up area, that special speed limit. 5. Speed limit sign number RUS 065 may be mounted on its own or, on a grey backing board as part of a larger traffic sign in combination with appropriate warning or information traffic signs.”. GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Transport, 6 November, 2024. EAMON RYAN, Minister for Transport. EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.) These Regulations amend the Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 2024 to designate the alternative design previously used for RUS 041 (80 kilometres per hour) as an alternative design for RUS 042 (60 kilometres per hour). Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais