NI Parking Rules
Can I park on the pavement beside a School Keep Clear marking in Northern Ireland?
No. Footway parking beside a mandatory School Keep Clear area is prohibited.
nidirect’s enforcement guidance states that the restriction extends to the footway beside a mandatory School Keep Clear marking. Loading and Blue Badge exemptions do not apply.
School areas are particularly sensitive because parked vehicles can obstruct visibility for children and other road users.
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25 September 2026
