Further details of contravention code 49F
Contravention code 49F is used for any vehicle seen to be parked at any time on a footway adjacent to a mandatory cycle lane as shown by markings on the carriageway (road). No observation period will be applied. No signage is required.
Parking prohibited
Footway parking is prohibited on mandatory cycle lane routes at all times.
- is loading/ unloading permitted? No
- are Blue Badge holders exempt? No
Exemptions to enforcement
Vehicles are not permitted to park on a footway adjacent to a mandatory cycle lane with the following exemptions:
- emergency vehicles
- councils/ government departments in pursuance of statutory duties (access permitted only to work within the bus lane)
- statutory undertakers, NIE Networks, NI Water, BT, Gas and so on (access permitted only to work within the bus lane, only on specified routes)
- on behalf of universal service provider for the purpose of postal packets
- for removal of an obstruction
- with police permission
You can find out more about exemptions to enforcement on the following page: