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 Irish 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. Irish Car Rentals vehicles are covered by a fully
comprehensive AA 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 6 per day, EUR 42 per week to a maximum cost
of EUR 84 on any rental. These charges include VAT @ 12.5%.
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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 ask 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
and 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 persons
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 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 Irish Car Rentals 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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