There are certain areas where you must not park. You can be fined and/or have your vehicle towed away if you park in these places
You must not park or stop your vehicle:
- on the right-hand side of the road, except in a one-way street
- where it's in the way of other people using the road, including pedestrians
- near a corner, curve, hill, traffic island or intersection, if it stops other people from seeing along the road
- on the road, if you can park it in the margin or off the road without damaging grass or gardens – unless there are no parking signs
- any footpath, traffic island, taxi stand or marked bus stop
- closer than 6 metres to an intersection, the approach side of a pedestrian crossing or a bus stop marked only by a sign
- in front of, or closer than 1 metre to, a vehicle entrance
- alongside another parked vehicle – that is, you must not double-park
- on ‘no stopping’ lines – broken yellow lines marked near the edge of the road
- where traffic signs say you must not stop or park
- where a sign says that part of the road is only for buses, taxis or goods service vehicles
- in a cycle lane
- in a bus or transit lane during the hours of operation shown on the signs
- on a fire hydrant, marked by a yellow rectangle and circle, unless a licensed driver who can move the vehicle stays with it
- within 50cm of any fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver who can move the vehicle stays with it
- between a yellow arrow indicating the direction of a fire hydrant and the kerb, unless a licensed driver who can move the vehicle stays with it.
Fire hydrant road marking
Indicates the direction of the fire hydrant
Your local council may have rules about parking your motorcycle in certain places. Be sure to check before parking or you might get a ticket.
Park with care and consideration for others. You must leave enough room between your vehicle and other parked vehicles to allow easy access.
