During January 2005 Ireland converted its speed limits from MPH to KPH in a well planned operation that resulted in minimal confusion and disruption. The formal adoption of the new metric standard happened at midnight on January 20th. Since 2005 all cars sold in Ireland are equipped with speedometers that are measured in KPH. The speed limits were reduced on 91% of the roads during the change to metric in an aim to improve road safety in Ireland.
All of the car rentals offered by Thrifty are equipped with metric speedometers. It is worth bearing in mind that Ireland enforces the rules of the road very strictly and breaking the speed limit may result in fines and penalty points.
 Metric Speeds In Ireland Converter |
If you are planning to drive through Northern Ireland while in Ireland, please be aware that the speeds have not been converted to metric in Northern Ireland and are still in MPH. It is also worth bearing in mind the plans to reduce speed limits within Dublin City Center.