Motorists warned to brace for traffic chaos as hauliers distance themselves from protest

Gardaí said they were 'aware' of the planned protests and noted that should the convoys materialise, there will be “significant additional traffic, including slow-moving vehicles, on the main arteries leading to Dublin” from 8am. File picture

Multiple areas across the country may face traffic chaos from 7am on Tuesday, with drivers instructed to travel slowly in convoys while adhering to any requests from the emergency services.

Industry leaders and hauliers claimed the planned day of protests against fuel prices has “absolutely nothing” to do with them, but say they empathise with the sentiment behind the move.