Parking Large Vehicle on Sidewalk of Own Property in Narrow Street

[Deactivated] on 18/11/2015 - 17:23
Last edited 18/11/2015 - 17:24

Situation:

  1. You own a corner property.
  2. The building takes up nearly all the block.
  3. So there is no room to park a vehicle off the street.
  4. The house is so tight on the block, both the front and side walls ARE the fence.
  5. Both streets are narrow.
  6. Parking cars is allowed.
  7. You own a motorhome.

Q: Are you 'allowed' to park it on the sidewalk, jammed up against the house - as long as the driver's side doesn't extend out onto the road more than a car would?

If council would fine you, yet parking is allowed, what are the chances of getting a permanent exception? I guess they could ban parking for everyone, but then they'd have an entire street of angry residents to fight!?

Automotive

Comments

  • lisss on 18/11/2015 - 17:55
    +2

    This will probably depend on your council bylaws, so you'll need to look into that specific legislation.

    Most councils that I know of don't allow parking on sidewalks and I'd say there's little chance of an exemption (why should they give you one? the purpose of the sidewalk is for people to be able to use it, not for it to be blocked by a car just because you don't want to park on the road).

    Another point is whether they will actually fine you or not even if they can - for eg in my area, the council doesn't usually care but will come and fine residents if another resident or member of the public complains about illegal parking on that street.

  • DarkOz on 18/11/2015 - 17:57
    +1

    I see some cars park like this all the time and never fined. It doesn't mean they can not be fined. The footpaths belong to the local council so whatever the council allows. Just make an inquiry with your local council.

  • t_c on 18/11/2015 - 19:49

    What is the gvm of the motorhome.

    • [Deactivated] on 18/11/2015 - 21:42

      I don't know. But it's driveable on a car license. Dual-cab Ford trader.

  • djones145 on 18/11/2015 - 20:07
    +3

    footpaths must not be blocked so that wheelchairs and prams can pass

    some councils actually go around and fine, but I know mines don't (neighbours do it all the time, they have 4 cars…. rentals! and a garage full of junk!

  • oscargamer on 18/11/2015 - 20:25
    +4

    you cannot park on a footpath

  • [Deactivated] on 18/11/2015 - 21:44
    -1

    Ok. So technically you're not supposed to park on a footpath, but some still get away with it - thanks.

    Which begs the question… What happens if you park on the street - which is legal - but then no-one else can now get past it, LOL?

    • pais on 19/11/2015 - 01:15
      +1

      It's not really a "technically"… It's an absolutely. Park on the footpath on a permanent basis and someone will get shitty with you and report it. People tolerate it if it's a one-off, but that's it.

      If you obstruct traffic by parking on the street, you'll be asked to move it, potentially fined, and inevitably towed should you refuse (to restore traffic flow). And then you'd have to pay the fees associated with being towed/impounded.

    • [Deactivated] on 19/11/2015 - 01:22
      +2

      It's not council rules but the NSW Road Rules that disallow parking on the footpath/nature-strip (reg 197).

      You also can't park within 10m of the corner unless permiited by parking signs (reg 170).

      And you can't park in a way that would "unreasonably obstruct the path of other vehicles or pedestrians" (reg 208).

      You might have to park a little further away.

  • Ryanek on 19/11/2015 - 14:19
    +1

    Corner property? Don't forget the rule that you can not park within 10m of an intersecting road. People who do this annoy me to no end.

  • doctordv8 on 19/11/2015 - 23:26

    To be sure to be sure, your first and only call should of been to the governing body, not here. By the way, except where signed or with special exemption, it is against the law, no matter what state or terrirory. Whether you get a fine or towed or both depends on factors to comphensive to list here. Simple, do not do the crime unless you are prepared to pay the fine. Allthough this all sounds bad for you, by all means talk to the do gooder rule makers and see what you can do, and don't forget to speak to the local member for help too. Or, buy a motor bike.

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