NI Parking Rules
Do yellow line restrictions apply to the pavement in Northern Ireland?
Yes. Where parking restrictions are marked on the road, nidirect says they also apply to the adjacent footway.
Yes. Where parking restrictions are marked on the road, nidirect says they also apply to the adjacent footway.
If a road has a parking restriction such as yellow lines, parking partly or wholly on the pavement does not avoid that restriction. A PCN can still be issued.
Drivers should also consider whether the vehicle blocks pedestrians, wheelchair users or pushchairs, because obstruction can create an additional problem.
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25 September 2026
