Speed limits vary according to the type of vehicle you are driving and the nature of the road.

It forms part of the route via the A1 in Northern Ireland between Belfast and Dublin as well as being a part of the unsigned European E01 and E18 routes. Speed Limits Speed limits in Northern Ireland are: Town and city: 45 km/h (30 mph) Open Roads: 95 km/h (60 mph) Motorways: 110 km/h (70 mph) Traffic restrictions In Northern Ireland you drive on the left side of the road just like in Ireland. Similar drinking and driving laws apply for Northern Ireland as for Ireland. This is also where we meet the only at-grade roundabout between the M1 and Newry. If this is the case, they must make contact with NIRSP  to advise them an application has been made for a duplicate licence and may require an extension to make payment.This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only.You can use it to report a problem or suggest an improvement to a webpage.If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should You must be aged 13 years or older - if you’re younger, ask someone with parental responsibility to send the feedback for you.Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers.Comments or queries about angling can be emailed to If you have a comment or query about benefits, you will need to contact the government department or agency which handles that benefit. A1 looking south just before the right-hand turn for Moira in December 2005. National road speed limits (100 km/h) A speed limit of 100 kilometres per hour is in place on all national roads (including dual carriageways) throughout Ireland. Aged 18 and over, an offender levy of £5.00 will apply. Heading towards Newry on the A1, just after you come round the corner from the new on-slip after "The Outlet", there used to be a National speed limit sign before the straight down to Loughbrickland. This also includes companies, who are advised to keep accurate records of the use of company vehicles.If the vehicle has been sold, details of the buyer should be provided.Drivers, depending upon the speed at which they were detected, may be invited to attend a Speed Awareness Course as an alternative to penalty points. It also means that if you have a collision it will be much more violent and more likely to result in serious or fatal injuries. The course must be attended within 120 days from the date of detection.If more suitable, drivers can attend a course in Great Britain instead of Northern Ireland.If you are not eligible for a Speed Awareness Course or have committed a Red Light Running offence you will be issued a Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty, timeframes permitting, which is £60.00 and 3 penalty points (remain valid on your licence for 3 years). The A1 is a major route in Northern Ireland.It runs from Belfast via Lisburn and Banbridge to the border with the Republic of Ireland south of Newry, from where the road continues to Dublin, becoming the N1 road and M1 motorway.Between Sprucefield and Carrickcarnan the road forms part of the European route E01.. January 24th, 2018 “Have you ever noticed anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster is a maniac?” said George Carlin, American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Appropriate speed limits are important for safety and environmental reasons. The Sheepbridge Inn, located on the last remaining single-carriageway stretch of the A1, in June 2006. The equipment goes through rigorous testing to the standards set by the Home Office Scientific Development Branch ,and there are a range of strict procedures for operating the equipment that further assures accuracy.