Straight answers to practical questions about driving, travelling, parking and getting around Northern Ireland.
DfI Roads is normally the roads authority responsible for authorising or making temporary road-closure arrangements on Northern Ireland public roads.
Yes. Mobile speed enforcement can operate in or around Northern Ireland roadworks where the speed limit is enforceable and the location is suitable for lawful enforcement.
Yes. Average-speed camera enforcement can be used through Northern Ireland roadworks where an authorised camera system and temporary or permanent speed limit are in operation.
If permanent and temporary road markings conflict at Northern Ireland roadworks, follow the temporary traffic-management signs and markings that clearly apply to the current layout.
Yes. Lawfully placed temporary traffic signs can change how a Northern Ireland road operates during roadworks and can override the normal arrangement for the duration of the scheme.
Slow down and be prepared to stop when a roadworks vehicle is entering or leaving a Northern Ireland works site.
You should not stop in a coned-off Northern Ireland roadworks area unless the traffic-control system, an emergency or an authorised person requires it.
No. Drivers should not cross traffic cones, barriers or a closed-off works area in Northern Ireland unless directed by an authorised person or the traffic layout clearly permits it.
The Northern Ireland Highway Code supports cooperative merging rather than drivers using one lane to prevent others joining.
When a lane closes at Northern Ireland roadworks, move into the open lane safely and follow signs; where traffic is slow, merging in turn near the lane closure can make best use of road space.
A contraflow at Northern Ireland roadworks means traffic has been temporarily moved onto lanes that may normally carry traffic in the opposite direction.
Drivers should follow signed temporary diversions in Northern Ireland when the normal route is closed or restricted.
If a signed Northern Ireland diversion sends you onto a road that appears unsuitable for your vehicle, stop somewhere safe and reassess rather than continuing into an obvious restriction.
Residents may be allowed access through Northern Ireland roadworks, but it depends on the specific closure and site-safety arrangements.
Not automatically. A ROAD CLOSED sign in Northern Ireland means you should not enter unless the closure arrangements specifically allow access.
A temporary STOP/GO board at Northern Ireland roadworks requires you to stop when STOP is displayed and proceed only when GO is shown and it is safe.
Yes. Temporary traffic lights controlling Northern Ireland roadworks must be obeyed when they are lawfully installed and operating.
Exceeding a valid temporary roadworks speed limit in Northern Ireland can lead to the same type of speeding enforcement as exceeding a permanent limit.
Yes. A temporary speed limit at Northern Ireland roadworks can be legally enforceable when it has been lawfully made and correctly signed.
TrafficWatchNI is the main official place to check current road closures and signed diversions in Northern Ireland.
Use TrafficWatchNI to check current and forthcoming roadworks before travelling in Northern Ireland.
Yes. DfI Roads has an online service for reporting roadworks issues, including faults with temporary traffic lights.
Make the scene as safe as you reasonably can, avoid creating another collision and call the emergency services when needed.
Give the exact location, the direction of travel where relevant and the number of vehicles involved, along with any immediate dangers or injuries.
Call 999 or 112 for the emergency services when urgent help is needed after a road collision.
DfI Roads may not be responsible; a private road or footway can instead be the responsibility of a developer or private street owner.
DfI Roads is responsible for maintenance and repair of publicly maintained roads and footways in Northern Ireland.
DfI Roads accepts online reports for many problems including potholes, drainage faults, road signs, roadworks, street lights, traffic lights and obstructions.
Do not touch damaged electrical equipment; if there is a serious threat to life or safety, contact DfI Roads urgently by phone.
You can report a street-light fault on a public road or street online to DfI Roads.
