Received a Parking Fine for Obstructing Ramp/Path/Passageway but There Is a Permissible Parking Sign Allowing Me to Do So

L[Deactivated] on 10/08/2019 - 16:26
Last edited 10/08/2019 - 17:08 by 1 other user

I feel I have unjustly received a fine ($268).Yes, I did obstruct the access to ramp/path/passageway. However, I have also obeyed a permissive parking sign, within a metered parking area, applying to the length of road where I parked my vehicle (in front of my residence).The permissible parking sign, allowing me to park there, is directly next to the ramp and vehicle in question.

The only thing I did wrong was to obey the sign.

Does anyone know what road rules take precedence?
It would be appreciated if someone can direct me to the rule/code in the NSW Road Rules 2014 that stipulates the order of precedence.
I am thinking of contesting the fine in court, as I was unsuccessful with my review with Revenue for NSW.

There are no parking signs or road markings restricting parking at the location in question.You need to pay to park there, but then receive a fine for not being allowed to park there… Surely there should be 'no stopping' sign on both sides of the ramp if that part of the road is excluded. Incorrect signage?? and now I need to pay for it.

Also, I had a look online at the ‘Penalty notice images’ uploaded and feel that the images do not tell the full story. It would appear that the photos were deliberately taken not to show the permissible parking sign – 6x images and not a single image showing the permissible parking sign…

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  • Hybroid on 10/08/2019 - 16:30
    +6

    Not aware that obstructing a ramp is ever permissible. A long stretch of road can have parking allowed but doesn't mean you can obstruct someone's dropped kerb garage or driveway. Pictures please.

    http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/rr2014…

  • whooah1979 on 10/08/2019 - 16:36
    +1

    a fine ($268)

    Ouch.

    6x images and not a single image showing the permissible parking sign…

    Please link images.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2019 - 16:39

    Hybroid, thanks for the comment. It is worth noting that the road in question and all the surrounding roads in Darlinghurst/city centre are clearly marked (combination of parking sings & road markings) where parking is permitted and where it is restricted.
    This is a short street (marked everywhere, almost every 10m there is a sign). I parked right in front of the sign.

    I am new to the forum…how do I upload photos?

  • Godric on 10/08/2019 - 16:46

    Draw a Picture pls

    • Hybroid on 10/08/2019 - 17:00
      +5

      You are parked clearly obstructing a dropped kerb driveaway. This is not permitted and the sign doesn't mean you can as it refers to the wider road. It's very basic driving knowledge.

      I would suggest refamiliarise yourself with the NSW driving handbook:

      https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/licence/road_user…

      General parking rules
      You must not stop your vehicle (that is, bring it to a stop and either stay with the vehicle or leave it parked) in the following circumstances:
      On or across a driveway or footpath

      https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/par…

      Zero chance of winning an appeal at court. Don't waste your time and money, pay the fine, learn and move on.

      • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2019 - 17:04
        +1

        This, plus maybe black out your plate no.

    • chumlee on 10/08/2019 - 17:05

      Guilty as charged

      Time to pay up

  • oscargamer on 10/08/2019 - 17:01
    +2

    OP - that sign puts certain conditions on you parking on that road. Time restrictions, permit conditions and payment conditions. You must obey all these conditions AND ALL OTHER PARKING LIMITATIONS, like blocking ramps, blocking driveways etc…

    You have to obey the sign AND other 'normal' parking restrictions.

    There is NO WAY IN HELL that you will get off that parking ticket using your argument.

    Pay it and move on.

  • sraymond on 10/08/2019 - 17:06
    +1

    The fine was justified. You blocked an access ramp. You don’t need a sign to know what you did was wrong.

  • Willywolfy on 10/08/2019 - 17:08
    +2

    Good lord, why would you think it was okay to park there. Expensive lesson.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2019 - 17:09

    Thanks for all the comments.

    • Kangal on 10/08/2019 - 17:50

      What happened, why are you disabled?

      • mskeggs on 10/08/2019 - 18:00
        +4

        That is not a very sensitive way to inquire about a differently abled user.

  • Melb69 on 10/08/2019 - 18:14
    -4

    At least it wasn't like the other poster who copped a $500 plus fine and 1 demerit point. Ouchi.

    Lessoned learned move on. On another note. Road rules are made for the authorities to catch you out. It's not like you are going to remember or know every rule. Did you know in Vic you can't just roll your car over to the next car bay to get the extra time period for parking. You need to move the car out of the area. Nice one parking inspectors. Gotcha driver.

    • Nalar on 10/08/2019 - 18:25
      +2

      "It's not like you are going to remember or know every rule."

      I dunno, not parking in front of driveways/entrances/ramps ect would be something everyone everywhere knows? Like stopping at red lights and not running people over?

      • Melb69 on 10/08/2019 - 18:39
        -2

        @Nalar I'm not saying the driveway one shouldn't be known. There are just some you forget or don't realise and end up paying for it once the parking inspector reminds you. Thanks all for the quick negs. I already said that the OP has learned their lesson and move on. Do you know every rule in the book. I doubt it.

  • pegaxs on 10/08/2019 - 18:31
    +2

    Hahahah @ disableduser already. :D

    • Baysew on 10/08/2019 - 19:13

      As a consolation, OP may think they can now park in disabled areas.

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