The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads from Sunday July 17 to Tuesday July 19 as Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for high temperatures.

Ireland will experience a hot spell this weekend and into early next week. Daytime temperatures will widely reach the high 20s, possibly exceeding 30°C some locations.

In high temperatures, the RSA is advising road users, particularly drivers, to be aware of the dangers posed by ‘sun glare’.

Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun.

As clear sunny conditions and high temperatures are forecast over the next number of days, the RSA is advising drivers to:

Advice for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists:

According to the RSA, road surface temperatures will rise significantly in the hot weather and surface dressed roads (tar and chips) will be prone to softening of the bitumen.

This will lead to bitumen slicks occurring on more minor roads. Road users are advised to slow down and exercise caution when braking in such situations.