NORTHERN IRELAND DRIVING OFFENCE

Contravening a Temporary Speed Restriction in Northern Ireland

Temporary speed restrictions can carry penalty points in Northern Ireland in the same way as other endorsable speeding offences.

POINTS

Three to six penalty points

Northern Ireland legislation provides for three to six points where the offence consists of contravening a temporary speed restriction.

TEMPORARY LIMIT

Temporary limits are enforceable

A temporary restriction is not merely advisory. Where the relevant statutory restriction applies, breaching it can be an endorsable speeding offence.

DISQUALIFICATION

Disqualification can be discretionary

The statutory provision also allows discretionary disqualification for the relevant temporary-speed offence.

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