Peter Burke
Question:72. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider erecting two new signs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46885/21]
View answerWednesday, 29 September 2021
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Under section 19 of the Roads Acts, as amended, TII in conjunction with the relevant Road Authority manages the provision of signage on national routes.
Section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 provides for the Minister for Transport to stipulate the type and composition of traffic signs. Under this legislation the Department publishes a Traffic Signs Manual. This Manual sets out what should be included on road signs and the circumstances in which they should be provided. There is a limit to the number of destinations that can be accommodated on any road sign to convey information effectively to road users and the adoption of a consistent approach to the design and provision of road signs is considered important from a road safety point of view to reduce the potential for distracting drivers.
All directional road signage, including signs on national routes, should comply with the Traffic Signs Manual. There are no plans to amend the Traffic Signs Manual to require Road Authorities to provide additional destinations on directional signs at junctions.