[ACT] Can I Park Parallel to Curb Where There Is a Solid Line on The Road?

tik tok on 23/06/2021 - 10:43
Last edited 23/06/2021 - 12:48 by 1 other user

In the ACT, can I park next to a curb where a solid line divides the road?

I read the parking related road rules and can't find anything related to this. To me, it seems like it should be illegal as the car will be blocking the road partially and cars driving in that direction will inevitably have to cross over the solid line and the oncoming traffic will have to swerve. I remember reading a thread where someone got fined for this recently but can't find the thread to know which state it was. This is the spot in question

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  • Muzeeb on 23/06/2021 - 10:46
    +3

    I agree with whatever pegaxs says for ACT.

    If it was VIC you can't park there as it looks to be less than 3m (between a parked car and the line) and I can't see any parking signage to indicate otherwise.

    • pegaxs on 23/06/2021 - 11:52

      I agree with whatever MS Paint says…

      ACT Road Rule 208 (6) says;

      (6) If the road has a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle at least 3m from the continuous dividing line or dividing strip, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign.

      Can you park there? Don't know. Get your tape measure out and have a measure. This guy seems to think you can…

      • Muzeeb on 23/06/2021 - 11:57
        +2

        Green Pulsy with knackered clear coat makes you exempt from all rules.

        Drivers door is also evidence why you shouldn't park there.

        Surprised you didn't know this.

        • pegaxs on 23/06/2021 - 12:17

          Google measures road between centre line and gutter as 4.40m wide. 2000 model Nissan Pulsar comes in at 1.7m wide.

          4.40 - 1.70 = 2.7m… *BZZZZZZT* That's a fail…

          2014 Vespa Sprint ie 3V, 1.10m wide

          4.40 - 1.10 = 3.30m *WINNER!!!*

          I know who can park there… (But not in his Fiat, because it's still too wide @ 1.6m) Even a Smart ForTwo is too big to park there (at 1.5xm wide)

          • Muzeeb on 23/06/2021 - 12:34

            @pegaxs: If that's where I think it is I reckon Vespa would be stolen within 10 minutes

  • Catullus on 23/06/2021 - 10:59

    Think it's a no, no in Qld.

    • beeawwb on 23/06/2021 - 11:11

      Found for QLD (well, Brisbane), under the "Restricting Traffic Flow" section. Lines up with what others are quoting from the ARR.

      You must leave at least three metres of clear roadway between your vehicle and other parked vehicles or dividing strips, traffic islands or unbroken dividing lines.

  • oscargamer on 23/06/2021 - 11:07

    Your link is not to the Road Rules

    That's a glossy brochure that is an interpretation of the Road Rules.

    I'm not from ACT, so won't be reading your RR's, but here they are for you to read. http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/act/consol_reg/rtrr20…

  • Ryanek on 23/06/2021 - 11:10

    Generally not if it's within 3m, the rule would also apply to an island for example. See here - http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/rr2014104…

  • apsilon on 23/06/2021 - 11:13

    It'd be a no for NSW I believe, doubt ACT is different.

  • Drakesy on 23/06/2021 - 12:26

    Hard no
    Doesn't look like you'll be able to give the 3m clearance required.
    Possibly on the other side though?

    On another note when I was a transport engineer i argued with the state roads body pushing for the ability for trucks to turn right across traffic into their warehouse as it saved a 2km detour and major works to their verge/entry.
    The state/local body decided to make it illegal by painting double solid white lines down the middle of a back street because they didn't want to approve the development. Gotta love government pettiness.

    • pat25d on 23/06/2021 - 13:55
      +1

      But you can turn across double painted lines if it's into private property:

      "Double dividing line
      You can cross double unbroken lines to enter or leave the road by the shortest route."

      https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-ru…

      • Drakesy on 23/06/2021 - 14:04

        Yeah, i understand they've changed it now (this was WA).
        Back in the day it was a bit different from memory.
        The other issue was the fact that the trucks entering the back road couldn't stay 100% within their lane due to the narrow width of the road and had to swing wide, which when no lines were painted was fine, but as soon as lanes were painted it was illegal.

  • Flibbs on 23/06/2021 - 15:57

    I read the parking related road rules(files.accesscanberra.act.gov.au) and can't find anything related to this.

    Didn't look hard enough. It's right there in the Parking section. Bottom of page 68

    Parking – minimum distances from other vehicles and dividing strip

    If a road has a continuous dividing line or dividing strip you must position the vehicle at least 3 metres from any dividing line or dividing strip, unless information on a parking control sign indicates otherwise.

  • AndyC1 on 23/06/2021 - 17:31
    -1

    If there is a sign post indicating car parking requirements nearby read it and it will tell you otherwise NO. And if you block a car lane then it does not matter what the sign says you will get booked and probably towed with a big towing fee to pay.

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