Parking Signs and Rules

As on street parking can be limited, we encourage residents to park in their garages and driveways where possible.

When on street parking can’t be avoided, there are Victorian Road Rules to follow to ensure the safety of all road users.

All roads legally require at least 3 metres width along the road, at all times for:

• safe driving conditions,
• rubbish collections and
• emergency vehicle access.

A sufficient road width of 3 metres can be achieved by limiting parking to one side of the street. Not providing 3.0m of road space, whether it be parking opposite another car or other side of the road is illegal.

Driveways also need to remain clear at all times for access requirements, turning manoeuvres and emergency vehicle access.

Legal On-Street Parking

On-street parking is considered legal if it:

• Provides 3m of space for cars to pass.
• Ensures driveways are clear and accessible.

Cars should park from the end of the curve or splay from a driveway.

Example of Legal On-Street Parking

Illegal On-Street Parking

On-street parking is considered illegal if it is:

• Parking on the nature strip.
• Parking opposite the direction of traffic.
• Blocking the driveway.
• Reducing the driveable road width to less than 3m.
• Parking less than 10m from the intersection unless otherwise signed.
• Parking in front of yellow solid continuous line marking.

Example of Illegal On-Street Parking

Abandoned or Unregistered Vehicles

If you notice an abandoned or unregistered vehicle parked on-street for longer than six months, please report it using our our online Customer Request Management system.

Multi bay pay meters

The Multi bay pay meters are easy to use. This is how they work:

• Find your parking bay number which is painted on the kerb and road
• Follow the arrow next to the bay number to find the nearest pay meter machine
• Select your parking bay number on the machine keypad
• Insert coins and the screen will display the time you have paid for

Multi bay pay meters are conveniently located and operate between the hours of 8am-6pm. Parking is free outside of these times. The applicable fee is displayed on the instruction plate on the machine.

The time limit for the meters is either 1 or 2 hours. You risk receiving an infringement if you stay longer than the time limit.

Multi bay pay meters are kind to the environment as they do not use paper.

Line marking parking bays can be used to mark out exactly the extent of where a vehicle can park. Council will consider this type of line marking within high demand areas such as:

• universities and schools.
• commercial and trade areas.
• libraries and community centres.

It is counterproductive for Council to implement parking bays within local and residential streets. Marked parking bays are not the correct answer to increasing the efficient use of on street parking. As per Australian Standard AS 2890.5-1993, formalised bays must be 6 m long to accommodate all vehicle types that use it. Because of this liberal allowance, it is more efficient if on street parking were managed by the road users, especially if small cars (4.30m) and sedans (4.50m) are present.

Report Illegal Parking

Vehicles that stop beside parked cars are double parking and are breaking the law.

Double parking interferes with the flow of traffic and can cause accidents.

Anyone who is seen or photographed double parking will receive an infringement notice from Council.

Some tips to avoid double parking:

• You can stop to give way to a vehicle leaving a parking spot.
• You can not park next to a stationary vehicle and wait for it to leave a parking spot.
• You can not double park to drop someone off or pick someone up.
• You can not leave the vehicle when double parked.

In accordance with Road Rule 318 of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017, if parking signs state days of the week then parking and time restrictions on the signs do not apply on Public holidays.

If parking signs do not state days of the week or if the signs specifically state that restrictions apply on Public holidays then time restrictions do apply on Public holidays.

Drivers must check signs carefully when parking on a public holiday and adhere to the restrictions if required.

If you double park or stop in a No Stopping zone near a school, even if it is just for a second, you are endangering lives. A moment’s convenience is not worth threatening the safety of children.

Drivers must take responsibility for parking safely at all times, especially around schools. Always obey parking signs – they are there to protect our children.

Council is working with local school communities and police to reduce the risks of dangerous parking around schools. You can do your bit and avoid double parking or stopping illegally.

Talk to a Parking Enforcement Officer if you have any concerns or issues with parking near your local school.

• Teach your children to get in and out of the car on the kerb side only
• Never call your children across the road
• Teach children to safely use the school crossing, or ask them to wait so you can cross together
• Never double park as this blocks drivers’ and pedestrians’ sightlines causing congestion and endangering our children
• Be patient. Stress and frustration cause accidents.
• Expect the unexpected. Children are spontaneous and don’t always know the dangers around them.
• ‘I’ll only be a few seconds’ is not an excuse. There is no acceptable time frame for dangerous parking.
• Try parking away from the front gate and walk a little way to collect your child.
• Try walking, riding or scootering with your child. Ask your school about travel groups.
• Explore sustainable transport options.