Can you park your car within 20 meters before and after a railway level crossing?
This distance provides safety margins and clear visibility for drivers approaching the crossing.
Parking distance on a hill or curve outside a builtup area.
This ensures that other drivers have enough time to see and react to your parked vehicle, preventing collisions.
Parallel parking rule when no signs tell you otherwise.
This standard method ensures orderly parking and minimizes road obstruction.
Angle parking rules (if indicated by signs/lines).
Specific angles ensure efficient use of space and clear access/egress from the parking spot.
Leaving children in a parked vehicle.
Children can quickly overheat, dehydrate, or unintentionally operate vehicle controls, leading to severe danger.
Motorcycle parking signs.
These areas are designated for motorcycles, and other vehicles have limited permissions to ensure accessibility for motorbikes.
Accessible parking (disabled parking) areas.
These spots are reserved for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their accessibility needs are met.
Parallel parking must be done in the direction of traffic flow.
You must always park facing the same direction as the moving traffic on your side of the road.
Can I park on a twoway road facing the right side?
You must park as close as possible to the left edge of the road in the direction of traffic.
In angle parking without a specified angle, how should you park?
If no angle is stated, park at a 45degree angle with the front of your vehicle facing the kerb.
Can I park on a continuous yellow edge line?
A yellow edge line indicates a nostopping zone; stopping or parking is strictly prohibited.
Parking over a driveway is allowed if you remain in the vehicle for under 2 minutes.
You may stop across a driveway briefly if dropping off or picking up and stay within 3 metres of your vehicle.
Can you park your car between bus stop or bus zone signs?
These areas must remain clear for public transport to pick up and drop off passengers efficiently.
Can you park your car within 10 meters before or after a safety zone?
Safety zones are critical areas that must remain clear to ensure the safety of pedestrians and other road users.
Can you park your car within an intersection?
Parking within an intersection blocks traffic flow and creates a dangerous obstruction.
Can you park your car in a slip lane?
Slip lanes are dedicated for specific turns or traffic flow, and parking there impedes their function.
Can you park your car within 20 meters of an intersection with traffic lights?
This restriction ensures clear visibility and safe maneuvering for vehicles at signalized intersections.
Can you park your car within one meter of another vehicle (parallel parking)?
A onemeter gap is required for parallel parking to allow vehicles to enter and exit parking spaces safely.
Can you park your car within 10 meters of an intersection without traffic lights?
This rule ensures clear lines of sight and safe movement at uncontrolled intersections.
Can you park your car within three meters of any double center lines?
Parking too close to double center lines can obstruct visibility and safe passing.
Can you park your car within three meters of an Australia Post letter box?
This allows clear access to mail services while restricting general parking.
Can you park your car within 20 meters before and 10 meters after a bus stop?
This zone ensures buses have sufficient space to approach and depart the stop.
Can you park your car on or within 20 meters before and 10 meters after a childrens or pedestrian crossing?
These areas must be clear to ensure pedestrians, especially children, are visible and safe.
Can you park your car within one meter of a fire hydrant, indicator or plug?
This ensures emergency services have unobstructed access to fire hydrants.
Can you park your car on a railway level crossing?
Parking on a railway crossing is extremely dangerous and illegal due to the risk of collision with a train.
Can you park your car within 20 meters before and after a railway level crossing?
This distance provides safety margins and clear visibility for drivers approaching the crossing.
Can a long vehicle park in a builtup area for more than 1 hour?
Long or heavy vehicles must not park for more than an hour unless allowed by signs or for loading/unloading.
Is parking allowed within 10 metres of an intersection without traffic lights?
Parking is not allowed within 10 metres unless on the continuing road of a Tintersection.