NI Driving Rules
Can a bus or lorry driver face a higher court fine for phone use in Northern Ireland?
Yes. nidirect states that drivers of buses and goods vehicles can face a higher maximum court fine.
Yes. nidirect states that drivers of buses and goods vehicles can face a higher maximum court fine.
The fixed-penalty regime is serious for all drivers, but vocational drivers can face higher maximum fines if the case goes to court.
Professional drivers should also consider the possible employment and operator consequences of a mobile-phone offence.
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25 September 2026
