Transportation
Road markings and road signage
Traffic Section is responsible for licensing and providing road signing and lining on all roads in the County, while the Road Maintenance Section is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of signage.
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has overall responsibility for the national road network; that includes planning, supervision and signposting.
Clear and effective signing is essential for:
- Efficient & safe operation of the road network
- Enforcement of traffic regulations
If you would like to make a formal application for statutory signing and lining click on our "How do I request signing and lining on a road?" , frequently asked question to tell you how.
Road signage can be divided into 4 main types:
Directional signs
Directional signs normally give road users information about routes, places and facilities of particular value and interest. They can be broken down into the following headings:
- Regional and street signs
- Motorway
- Local information
Regional signage(local information signage)
Tourist Attractions/Facilities
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Signs indicating tourist attractions and amenities are not traffic signs; however, they are very wide-ranging and have extensive usage, and they are therefore of considerable relevance to road users.
The primary purpose of tourist signage is to guide visitors to their intended tourist destination along the most appropriate route at the latter stages of their journey, particularly where destinations may be difficult to find. Some examples of tourist signage include the following:
- Visitor and interpretative centres
- Historic buildings
- Museums
- Parks and Gardens
- Heritage sites
- Scenic routes
- Public Golf courses
- Principal GAA, Soccer and Rugby grounds
If you would like to make an application please complete our Local Information Or Advisory Directional Road Signpost Application (pdf 39kb) and post to:
Transportation Department
Traffic Section
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Click this link to view our Local Information Road Signage Policy Document 2009.
Local Information/Advisory directions
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A local information/advisory direction is normally defined as a permanently established destination that attracts or is used by the public and of interest to the local community particularly where destinations may be difficult to find.
This signage may be permitted for significant local attractions and facilities for the following:
- Community Centres
- Parish/Pastoral Centres
- Churches
- Burial Grounds
- Cemeteries
- Hospitals
- Blood donation clinics
- Citizen advice centres
- Commercial centres
Temporary event signage
This signage may be permitted to advertise an upcoming event-taking place in the community e.g. fund raising events, drama group performances, sale of work events etc.
For non-profit making organisations requesting permission to erect event signage, there is no fee.
Where a profit making organization requests permission to erect event signage, a fee will apply.
Please click here to view or print out our application form for Event Signage On Public Roads.
In the case of public meetings, 20 signs may be erected so long as the name and address of the person/organisation organising the event is shown on the posters.
Regulatory Signs
A regulatory traffic sign and road marking indicates the existence of a road regulation in law. These signs must be adhered to.
They consist of mandatory signs (what drivers must do) and prohibitory signs (what drivers must not do).
If you would like to make a formal application for new regulatory signing and lining click on our How do I request signing and lining on a road? frequently asked question to tell you how.
If you would like existing signage maintained please contact the Road Maintenance Section.
Warning Signs
Warning signs are used to alert drivers to danger or potential danger ahead.
They indicate a need for special caution and may require a consequent manoeuvre or reduction in speed.
If you have a particular request for warning signage please send an email to mailto:traffic@dlrcoco.ie and our Traffic Engineer will examine your request.
Children At Play – Advance Warning sign
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It is acknowledged that it is good practice to provide “Children at Play” signs as an advance warning to motorists.
The Road Safety Officer will examine requests for an advance warning “Children at Play” sign to alert motorists as to the likely presence of children on public roads.
Locations for consideration will include areas such as playgrounds, parks, schools, Montessori schools, residential areas, etc.
Cul-de-Sac roads including traffic-calmed roads are not generally considered appropriate for such signs.
The Traffic Section at present bear all costs associated with this signage.
Only the “Children at Play” sign (see below) as outlined in the Traffic Signs Manual – figure 6.52 “Children Crossing” (in residential areas) will be installed.
Road Works Signs
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These signs let drivers and other road users know that road works are in progress and extra care is needed.