Further details of contravention code 34-
Contravention code 34- is used for goods vehicles (vans, lorries, agricultural vehicles, mini buses, buses and coaches and so on) seen to be parked in a bus lane during restricted hours without loading. A 10-minute observation period is applied. See local signage for permitted loading/ unloading times.
Exemptions to enforcement
During the operating hours vehicles may not park in a bus lane, with the following general exemptions:
- emergency services
- council/ government departments in pursuance of statutory duties
- by or on behalf of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company
- universal service provider (for example, postal and parcel deliveries)
- statutory undertakers (NIE, Water, BT, Gas and so on)
- in connection with any building, repair or demolition work
- removal of any obstruction to traffic
You can find out more about exemptions to enforcement on the page: