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Section 6 - Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Regulatory Signs

Stop and Yield Signs

One-way streets

Road markings

Warning signs

Information signs

Traffic calming signs

Special Signs

Bus

Trams/Light Rail

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Section 6.11 - Traffic Signs and Road Markings
Road users must be familiar with signs for tram tracks for on-street trams (such as the Luas in Dublin city and suburbs)

Regulatory signs for tram lanes

The blue signs below show that a tram lane is running beside a traffic lane ahead. A driver can only enter the tram lane to overtake another vehicle when it is safe to do so.

Tram lane on left

Tram Lane on Right

The red and white sign below shows that a pedestrian may not walk beyond the point where the sign is placed.

No entry for pedestrians to tramway

A 'No Entry' sign with the information plate 'Except Trams - Ach amh.in Tramanna' means that the street is only for trams and no other traffic is allowed enter it.

Tram only street

Tram and access only street

A 'No Entry' sign with the information plate 'Except Trams and Access - Ach amh.in Tramanna agus Rochtain' means that a driver or cyclist may enter the street if they need to enter or leave a building.

Remember, when approaching junctions where there is a tram line:

obey traffic lights, and
keep yellow junction boxes completely clear.

For more information on traffic lights. See Section 7. For more information on types of junctions. See Section 9.

Warning signs for tram lanes

Pedestrians should cross tram tracks only where they see the sign below. It displays a tram symbol and the words 'F.ach gach treo - LOOK BOTH WAYS' to indicate a tramway crossing point.

The alternative text that may be shown on this warning is 'F.ach ar dheis, LOOK RIGHT' or 'F.ach ar chl., LOOK LEFT'.

When in the vicinity of tramways, pedestrians are advised to:

stop, look both ways, listen,
walk, do not run,
always use designated crossing points, and
obey signs and listen for warning horns and tram chimes.

Look Both Ways

Look right

Look left

Cyclists need to take special care because tram tracks can be slippery, especially during wet or icy weather. The Luas warning sign for cyclists is shown below.

Slippery for cyclists

In particular, cyclists should avoid braking while on tram rails. They should always cross tram rails at a right angle or as close to it as possible.

They should take care to avoid getting their bicycle wheels caught in the groove of the tram rails.

Road users should be aware of the overhead wires used by trams. This is particularly important for drivers carrying loads and people carrying long items. All road users should be careful not to risk electrocution by touching overhead wires, even indirectly.

Overhead electric cable

Tramway crossing ahead

Lana tram road marking

The LANA TRAM roadmarking sign may be used to draw attention to the presence of tram tracks. It is an information sign to tell you there is a section of road used by trams and vehicles. Drivers should exercise additional care.