Driving in Ireland vs. Monaco: Key Differences Explained

When comparing the road regulations of Ireland and Monaco, distinct contrasts emerge in driving practices and safety measures. While Ireland follows left-side driving and allows overtaking on the right, Monaco's right-side navigation presents unique challenges. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring safe travels in these diverse environments.

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Driving Side

The driving side in ireland is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in ireland is 92

1.868 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for ireland is 1.868 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Ireland	Monaco
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks areas where passing is not allowed.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Left	No, overtake on the right.	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes, standard overtaking side.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply

Driving Side

ireland:

Left

monaco:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ireland:

Marks areas where passing is not allowed.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

ireland:

Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Left

ireland:

No, overtake on the right.

monaco:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

ireland:

Yes, standard overtaking side.

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

ireland:

Use leftmost lane.

monaco:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ireland:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

ireland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ireland:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ireland:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ireland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ireland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ireland:

N/A

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ireland:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Ireland	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	More common; fines can be issued on the spot.	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ireland:

80-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ireland:

80-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ireland:

80-90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ireland:

120 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

ireland:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ireland:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ireland:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ireland:

More common; fines can be issued on the spot.

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Ireland	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates the light is about to turn green.	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangles with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ireland:

Indicates the light is about to turn green.

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

ireland:

Signal when entering and exiting

monaco:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ireland:

Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.

monaco:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

ireland:

English; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ireland:

Triangles with red borders

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Ireland		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

ireland:

Not allowed

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

ireland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Ireland	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Required	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

ireland:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ireland:

Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ireland:

Displayed on the windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ireland:

Required

monaco:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ireland:

Not mandatory, but recommended

monaco:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ireland		Monaco
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

ireland:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

monaco:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Ireland	Monaco
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Random breath testing is common.	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Underage Drivers

ireland:

0.00%; zero tolerance

monaco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ireland:

Random breath testing is common.

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

ireland:

Varies; can be substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Ireland	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112 or 999	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	112 or 999	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Required	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ireland:

112 or 999

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

ireland:

112 or 999

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ireland:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ireland:

Required

monaco:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ireland:

Not mandatory, but recommended

monaco:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ireland	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€60 fine and two penalty points	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	€60 fine and three penalty points	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€80 and three penalty points	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines can be issued on the spot	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

ireland:

Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ireland:

€60 fine and two penalty points

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

ireland:

€60 fine and three penalty points

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ireland:

€80 and three penalty points

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

ireland:

Possible; fines can be issued on the spot

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

ireland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon