Road Problems & Safety
What should I do if a broken street light looks dangerous in Northern Ireland?
Do not touch damaged electrical equipment; if there is a serious threat to life or safety, contact DfI Roads urgently by phone.
Damaged street-light electrical equipment can cause serious injury or death. nidirect says not to touch or interfere with faulty or damaged equipment.
For a serious threat to life or safety, contact DfI Roads on 0300 200 7899.
If equipment is exposed, leaning, sparking or creating an immediate danger, keep clear of it and treat the situation as urgent rather than approaching the column to inspect it.
DfI Roads is the key public-road authority for these Northern Ireland reporting services. Accurate road names, locations and defect details help route a report to the right maintenance or traffic team.
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nidirect - Report a street light fault
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nidirect - Problems with roads and streets
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Information checked:
25 September 2026
