We are often contacted by residents concerned with illegal and unsafe parking in the Shire. The Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (which covers parking rules) are determined by the Victorian State Government. A summary of these rules can be found on the VicRoads website.
Stopping across driveways
Parking up to a driveway is acceptable under current road rules, however it is illegal to stop/park across a driveway unless you stay in the car and are there for no more than two minutes. You must move immediately if required to do so to allow entry or exit by the owner/occupier.
Parking on nature strips, footpaths and dividing strips
It is an offence to park on a nature strip, footpath or dividing strip, even if you're only stopped for a minute.
Council enforces this rule as vehicles parked on a nature strip, footpath or dividing strip may pose a safety hazard to pedestrians and other drivers by impeding the line-of-sight of other vehicles. The weight of a vehicle can also cause damage to underground infrastructure and services, the kerb and channel, drain connections, and the nature strips themselves.
Intersections
A driver must not stop with any part of their vehicle within 10 metres of an intersection (20 metres if the intersection has traffic lights) unless signed otherwise.
Allow three metre gap
At least three metres must be left between your vehicle and a solid centre dividing line or another vehicle to allow other vehicles to pass safely and not obstruct traffic.
Yellow edge line
A driver must not stop on the side of the road marked with a yellow edge line.
Double parking
It is illegal to double park at any time. This affects the flow of traffic and creates a safety concern.
