Driving In Ireland - Safety Information
Road Safety
We want you to enjoy your car rental and visit to Ireland as much
as possible. On this page we have detailed some, perhaps obvious,
but necessary Road Safety Information.
Car Safety
Your Budget Car Rental's vehicle will be provided to you in good
condition; you, as the driver of the vehicle are responsible for
ensuring that the vehicle, whilst in your care, is roadworthy and
safe. We would suggest checking tyres, brakes, vehicle operation,
lights and other essential items before driving the car. Budget
Rental vehicles are covered by a fully comprehensive breakdown and
roadside assistance cover.
Should you experience difficulty or require more information please
contact us immediately. Do not drive a vehicle which may be unsafe.
Drink Driving
Drink driving is not tolerated and severe penalties are imposed
on people who have a legal reading of over 80mg per 100ml of blood.
This equates to approximately one pint of beer. Please do not
attempt to drive whilst under the influence of alcohol. Do not
Drink and Drive.
Baby and Child Seats
Baby and Child seats are available by prior notification and are
subject to a minimum 48 hours notice at an additional cost of EUR
40 per rental. These charges include VAT @ 13.5%.
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In the front seat all children must either be in a child seat
or wear a seat belt. There are no exceptions to this rule. In
the rear seat children less than four years must use an appropriate
child restraint. Children over 4 years must use an appropriate
child restraint, where available, or a seat belt. Where airbags
are fitted the renter should check the enclosed handbook about
special precautions to be taken when using a child restraint in
the front seat. Please check what ages the children using the
baby seats are and note this in the comments box of the Booking
Form.
Seat Belts
Unless exempted, every person in a car is legally obliged to wear
a seat belt where one is fitted. That includes drivers, front
and rear passengers. The driver is responsible for ensuring that
passengers under 17 years of age comply with the law. The maximum
fine is EUR 200 for a person's first offence. Exempted persons:
some persons are exempted in accordance with the regulations,
e.g. Garda Siochana, Defence Forces etc. and including persons
holding a medical certificate stating that it is inadvisable on
medical grounds to wear a seatbelt (or child restraint).
Safe Driving
Please take care, especially at junctions, we want you to enjoy
your Budget Car Rental experience as much as possible. If this
is your first time to experience driving on the left hand side
of the road take some time to acclimatise yourself. Our staff
are always willing to assist you when you collect the vehicle,
if you require further information please contact
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