Restriction on Parking – Specified Events

Restriction on Parking – Specified Events signs appear near major venues and event locations throughout Ireland including approaches to Croke Park Dublin (GAA match days), Aviva Stadium (international rugby/soccer), Páirc Uí Chaoimh Cork (GAA events), Thomond Park Limerick (Munster rugby), and smaller GAA grounds during championship matches.

Also found near concert venues (3Arena Dublin, Cork Opera House), exhibition centers, and locations hosting festivals or markets.

The signs allow normal parking most of the time while restricting access during high-attendance events when road access is essential.

Parking is normally permitted but becomes prohibited during specific named events or event types shown on supplementary plates.

Common restrictions include: 'GAA Match Days 2 hours before to 2 hours after', 'International Match Days', 'Concert Events', or 'Market Days 6am-6pm Saturdays'.

The restriction ensures emergency access and crowd management during events while permitting normal parking at other times.

Enforcement occurs only during specified events—parking is legal during non-event periods.

Event-specific restrictions may include specific dates, times, or event types affecting different locations around venues.

Parking violations during specified events result in standard parking fines plus potential vehicle towing due to emergency access requirements: €60-€80 fines plus €125 towing costs in Dublin, Cork, and Galway.

Event day enforcement is typically intensive with dedicated traffic wardens and Garda presence.

Vehicles blocking emergency access during events face additional obstruction charges: fines to €150.

Multiple vehicles may be removed simultaneously during major events with recovery costs charged to owners.

Advanced warning of event restrictions through media and signage means 'wasn't aware of event' isn't accepted as mitigation.

Some locations require 48-hour advance clearance before major events.

Event-based parking restrictions test understanding that parking regulations can vary by circumstances and times beyond standard daily restrictions.

Theory questions cover interpretation of supplementary plates indicating specific events and times when restrictions apply.

Understanding event-based restrictions demonstrates awareness that urban traffic management adapts to varying demands including large gatherings, emergencies, and special circumstances.

Practical driving tests may encounter event-based restrictions where examiners assess understanding that parking rules change based on circumstances, observational skills in reading supplementary information, and appropriate alternative parking selection when restrictions apply.