The Department for Infrastructure has made a Statutory Rule entitled “The Parking Places (Disabled Persons’ Vehicles) (Amendment No. 5) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025”, (S.R. 2025 No. 184) which comes into operation on 16 December 2025.

The Rule will create parking places with unlimited waiting in Armagh, Bangor, Banbridge, Belfast, Bessbrook, Carrickfergus, Cookstown, Crossmaglen, Derry/Londonderry, Dromore, (County Down), Dromore, (County Tyrone), Forkhill, Hilltown, Lisbellaw, Maghera, Newry, Newtownards, Portaferry and Strabane. The Rule will also remove a parking place with unlimited waiting in Derry/Londonderry and create parking places with limited waiting in Derry/Londonderry.

A copy of the Rule may be viewed at DfI offices during office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) by appointment only. Appointments can be arranged by telephoning 0300 200 7899. The Rule may also be viewed online at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr