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Laws concerning cycle paths are usually passed secretly and without any consultation with the people affected: cyclists. The 'Rules of the Road' has not been updated since 1998 and does not contain any accurate statement of the current legal position. So, until you are stoppoed by the Gardaí or involved in a court case, it's unlikely you'll know your rights and obligations.
Here is a list of relevant legislation, if in doubt, consult a qualified legal advisor:
| Year | Comments |
| Road Traffic act 2002 | Penalty points for driving in a cycle track, when not permitted. |
| S.I. No. 273/1998: ROAD TRAFFIC (SIGNS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1998 | Change of rules for cycle track signs and markings. |
| S.I. No. 274/1998: ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC AND PARKING) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1998 | More changes to the rules, allows cars to drive in cycle tracks with broken white lines. Allows parking in cycle tracks. (Following the accession to power of the Progressive Democrats) |
| S.I. No. 181/1997: ROAD TRAFFIC (SIGNS) REGULATIONS, 1997. | Original definition of signs for Cycle Tracks. |
| S.I. No. 182/1997: ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC AND PARKING) REGULATIONS, 1997 | Original rules for Cycle Tracks: cars not to use them & parking not allowed. |
| Roads Act 1993 | First definition of 'Cycleway' |