Ireland To Change Rural Speed Limit Laws

Motorists will be allowed to decide what speed to use when driving on narrow country lanes from today.

Transport Minister Paschal Donoghue is set to unveil changes to rural road signs and new "urban slow zones" in housing estates.

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According to the Irish Independent existing 80 kilometres per hour speed signs will be replaced by a new black circle with a diagonal line.

It's in keeping with international standards and will require motorists to use their judgement when using such roads.