NI Driving Rules
Can I answer a hand held phone while stopped at traffic lights in Northern Ireland?
No. Being temporarily stopped in traffic is not the same as being safely parked.
No. Being temporarily stopped in traffic is not the same as being safely parked.
nidirect permits hand-held phone use when safely parked, not merely because the vehicle has stopped at a red light or in congestion.
If a call cannot wait, find a lawful place to park before handling the device.
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25 September 2026
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