AQW 26455/11-15

Mr Daithí McKay
Sinn Féin
North Antrim

Tabled Date: 30/09/2013
Answered On Date: 15/10/2013
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Regional Development what measures are in place to ensure that bus drivers do not park in cycle boxes.

Answer:

In terms of contravening an advanced stop line, Rule 178 of the Highway Code refers (http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/highway-code.pdf) - Motorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached.

The responsibility for enforcement rests with the police, and they can and do enforce against drivers contravening an advanced stop line. In terms of parking, my Department’s traffic attendants will enforce against any vehicle found parked in contravention of any on-street restriction.