The Road Safety Authority is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads from Sunday 17 July to Tuesday 19 July as Met Eireann has issued a weather advisory for High Temperatures.
Ireland will experience a hot spell over the weekend and into early next week. Day time temperatures will widely reach the high twenties, possibly exceeding 30 degrees in some locations.
The RSA is warning all road users about sun glare and is encouraging drivers to wear glasses and to be aware of the dangers of sun glare when travelling east in the mornings and west later in the day.
Drivers are also encouraged to bring some water with them in their vehicle.
Some road surfaces may be damaged by the high temperatures as the bitumen will softens especially on regional and local roads – road users are advised to slow down and exercise caution when braking in such situations.
