Latest news from the Northern Ireland


Graduated Driver Licensing scheme launches in Northern Ireland

A new Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme has come into effect in Northern Ireland today (1 October), marking what the Department for Infrastructure describes as the most significant reform to driver licensing and testing in almost 70 years.

Awards launched to honour those preventing collisions and protecting lives

The 2026 Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards are now open for nominations, celebrating the outstanding contributions of the individuals and organisations who make roads safer.

NI commits funding for critical road safety messaging

The NI Government has committed £220k in funding to re-enforce critical road safety messages, following a recent spike in road deaths.


Road safety teams listed A-Z

Department for Infrastructure (NI)

Chris McLaughlin, Department for Infrastructure, Road Safety Promotion and Outreach Branch, Clarence Court, Belfast BT2 8GB
028 905 40809 • Chris.mclaughlin@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk


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