Drivers are not allowed to stop their vehicles within:
- 20 metres before a bus stop, or
- 10 metres after a bus stop,
unless:
- The vehicle is a public bus picking up or dropping off passengers, or
- There is a parking sign that allows stopping, and the driver is following those rules.
No Stopping:
You must not stop your vehicle in any area where a "No Stopping" sign is displayed.
No Parking:
You can’t park in an area with a "No Parking" sign unless:
- You’re only picking up or dropping off passengers or goods,
- You do not leave the vehicle unattended;
- You leave within 2 minutes.
Yellow Edge Lines:
You must not stop next to a solid yellow line painted along the edge of the road.
You must not stop a vehicle on a verge (the strip between the road and a property) if:
- It's any vehicle other than a bicycle,
- It's a commercial vehicle, bus, trailer, or caravan that’s not attached to a car,
- Or, there’s a sign nearby that says no stopping on the verge.
Exception:
You can stop on the verge if:
- You’re the owner or occupier of the property next to the verge, or
- You have permission from them to stop there.
For commercial vehicles:
You can stop on the verge only while loading or unloading, if:
- You're doing it quickly and efficiently,
- It’s for the property next to that verge, and
- You’re not blocking the road or footpath for others.
You can only stop in a loading zone if:
- You’re using a commercial or trade vehicle to pick up or drop off goods, or
- You’re dropping off or picking up passengers.
But even then:
- Don’t stay longer than the time shown on the sign, or
- If no time is listed, don’t stay longer than 30 minutes.
You must not drive or park on any reserve (like parks or public open spaces) unless:
- You’re a local government employee doing your job, or
- You’ve been given permission by the local government,
- And you park in an area that’s clearly marked for parking.
A vehicle parked in an ACROD bay must:
- Clearly display a valid disability parking permit, showing the expiry date and permit number from the front of the car.
- Only the person the permit is issued to can use it.
No one else is allowed to display or pretend to display a disability permit unless it’s their own and valid.