NI Parking Rules
Can police direct me into a bus lane in Northern Ireland?
Yes. A driver may enter a bus lane when directed or permitted by a police officer in uniform.
Yes. A driver may enter a bus lane when directed or permitted by a police officer in uniform.
nidirect includes police direction or permission among the circumstances in which a vehicle can use a bus lane.
If temporary traffic management or an incident changes the normal road layout, follow the lawful instruction even if the permanent signs would ordinarily prohibit entry.
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25 September 2026
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