Diverted Traffic (Right)

Diverted Traffic (Right) signs are positioned at critical junctions across Ireland where official detour routes require right turns to navigate around closures or major roadworks.

They're frequently seen at roundabouts in Limerick when N18 motorway sections need closure, directing traffic toward alternative routes through County Clare.

You'll encounter these signs at key intersections in Waterford city when port access routes require diversion, or in Belfast when M2 motorway maintenance necessitates right turns through suburban areas.

They're particularly common around major infrastructure projects like the Dublin Metro works, ensuring diverted traffic follows predetermined safe routes rather than creating dangerous informal diversions through residential areas.

This sign mandates that all traffic following the official detour route must turn right at the approaching junction.

It's a legal requirement, not a suggestion, specifically for vehicles that are on the designated diversion due to road closure or construction ahead.

The sign ensures orderly traffic flow through the alternative route that has been planned and assessed for safety and capacity.

Drivers cannot choose their own alternative direction at this point - they must follow the right turn to remain on the authorized detour path.

This prevents confusion, reduces traffic congestion on unsuitable roads, and maintains the integrity of the temporary traffic management system.

Non-compliance with diverted traffic direction signs is an offense under Irish Road Traffic regulations.

Failing to make the mandatory right turn when following an official detour can result in immediate fixed penalty notices of €80 for breach of traffic management orders.

If your non-compliance leads to entering restricted roadwork areas or causes disruption to emergency services, penalties escalate to €2,000 fines with 2 penalty points for careless driving.

Serious violations where drivers attempt to force passage through closed areas instead of following the right turn direction may result in dangerous driving charges carrying fines up to €5,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, and mandatory driving disqualification.

Traffic management zones are often monitored by Gardaí specifically to ensure compliance.

The Irish driving theory test includes comprehensive coverage of temporary traffic management signs, including diverted traffic direction indicators.

You must understand that these signs provide mandatory instructions for all traffic following official detour routes.

Theory test questions may present scenarios where you're following a detour and must identify the correct response to direction signs at junctions.

During practical driving tests, proper compliance with temporary direction signs demonstrates your ability to follow authority instructions, maintain situational awareness under changing conditions, and prioritize road safety over personal convenience.

Examiners assess whether you respond decisively to detour directions, execute turns safely, and maintain appropriate following distances in unfamiliar routing.