Can you hold on to a moving car while walking or skating in Northern Ireland?

No. Pedestrians must not get onto or hold onto a moving vehicle on the road.

Rule 16 of the Northern Ireland Highway Code expressly prohibits holding on to moving vehicles. The restriction covers dangerous behaviour such as grabbing the rear of a van or being pulled along while on skates; the vehicle’s slow speed does not make the practice safe. The driver may not see the person attached or may brake or turn without warning. Travel separately instead of trying to get a tow from a road vehicle.