Parking near a Roundabout?

txb on 15/08/2021 - 19:49

Would anyone know the rules in regard to parking near suburban roundabouts? Is there a defined distance from an exit you must leave? I can't find anything with "roundabout" so perhaps it's hidden within another definition..

https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/fines/parking

Qld based

Thanks ozsleuths

Automotive

Comments

  • herecomestheoost on 15/08/2021 - 19:53
    +1

    Common sense would suggest "Don't do it" But it's an interesting topic.

  • Euphemistic on 15/08/2021 - 19:54
    +4

    A roundabout is an intersection, but with the advantage of having space to park right in the middle.

    • pharkurnell on 15/08/2021 - 20:01
      +5

      Parking near intersections

      You must not stop or park within 20 metres of a signalised intersection or 10 metres from a non-signalised intersection, unless otherwise signed.

      At a T-intersection, you can park along the continuous road, unless otherwise signed or indicated.

      If vehicles are regularly parking too close to the intersection, contact Council to request enforcement.

      • txb on 15/08/2021 - 20:34

        Thanks, wasn't completely sure roundabouts are synonymous with intersections or had their own rule.

  • Muzeeb on 15/08/2021 - 20:03
    +4

    What did you learn about parking near roundabouts before you got your licence?

    The answer hasn't changed.

    • txb on 15/08/2021 - 20:33
      +1

      Don't

      • Kangal on 16/08/2021 - 09:24
        +1

        Stop me now?

  • FLICKIT on 15/08/2021 - 20:13
    +2

    As per your link:
    https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/fines/parking
    You may receive a fine if you commit one of the following offences
    Park or stop within 10m of any intersection without traffic lights unless… … .. .

    • txb on 15/08/2021 - 20:35
      +1

      Brilliant. Thanks for looking.

  • Ughhh on 15/08/2021 - 21:03
    +1

    Even if there weren't any rules regarding how far to park, you'd be silly to park close to it, if you car about your car.

  • Davo1111 on 15/08/2021 - 21:08

    sigh, surrender your licence.

  • djones145 on 15/08/2021 - 22:50
    +1

    park closer and closer until u get fined
    that's the spot

  • franco cozzo on 16/08/2021 - 04:59

    next thread: Parking near a major Freeway entrance Ramp?

  • Willco88 on 16/08/2021 - 05:04

    Wow annoying is the people who park right at the corner of streets and intersections, the general rule is to be at least 20m from any kind of intersection but also to be safe from idiots who take the corners too quick or cut corners or lose control.

    • Euphemistic on 16/08/2021 - 06:59

      It’s 10m at non-signalised intersections

      • Willco88 on 16/08/2021 - 07:00

        I feel the further away the better, can never be too safe

        • Euphemistic on 16/08/2021 - 07:06
          +3

          You can feel what you want, but the rules are there.

          • Willco88 on 16/08/2021 - 07:13
            +1

            @Euphemistic: Yes but 20m is even better as it's more than 10

            • Euphemistic on 16/08/2021 - 07:16

              @Willco88: 40km is better than 20m because it’s more? Parking in your driveway is better than on the road.

              The rule is 10m. what you do above that is your choice.

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