NI Driving Rules
Can an employer get in trouble for telling staff to use a phone while driving?
Yes. nidirect warns that an employer can be prosecuted if they require employees to make or receive calls while driving.
Yes. nidirect warns that an employer can be prosecuted if they require employees to make or receive calls while driving.
Businesses should have a clear driving-at-work policy that does not pressure staff to handle calls on the road.
The safest practice is to let calls go unanswered until the driver has stopped in a safe and lawful place.
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25 September 2026
