NI Parking Rules
Can I park at a restricted bus stop in Northern Ireland?
No. A restricted bus stop or stand is enforceable, and most are operational 24 hours a day.
nidirect states that restricted bus stops are marked with road markings and the words “Bus Stop”. Most restricted bus stops operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless a time plate states otherwise.
Loading and Blue Badge exemptions do not generally apply to these restricted stops.
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25 September 2026
