The limits in Ireland at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
Ghost editorial teamLast updated:
Yes, there are speed cameras in Ireland. Ghost knows 25 of them. Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in Ireland, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
General speed limits for cars in Ireland
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
50 km/h
Outside built-up areas
60 to 100 km/h
Motorways
120 km/h
Driving side
Left
The sign on the road always applies.
Many rural local roads dropped from 80 to 60 km/h on 7 February 2025.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 23
Red-light cameras: 2
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in Ireland?
Yes, there are speed cameras in Ireland. Ghost knows 25 of them.
What is the speed limit in Ireland?
Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in Ireland, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
Do they use km/h or mph in Ireland?
Speed limits in Ireland are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Ireland?
You drive on the left in Ireland.
Does Ghost work in Ireland?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in Ireland, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
