Queensland State Government sets rules about parking in their ''Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009'. This states that:

(1) A driver must not stop on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path or dividing strip, or a nature strip adjacent to a length of road in a built-up area, unless the driver—

(a) stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and
(b) is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. 

(1A) A driver must not stop on a painted island. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(1B) A driver must not stop on a traffic island.

(2) Subsections (1) and (1B) do not apply to the rider of a bicycle or animal.

Source: Page 197, #197, www.legislation.qld.gov.au (PDF)

nature strip diagram

 

Always park on the road or in designated areas. Don’t park on the nature strip or obstruct a footpath/cycleway.

Always park on the road or in designated areas. Don’t park on the nature strip or obstruct a footpath/cycleway.

 

198 Obstructing access to and from a footpath, driveway etc.

(1) A driver must not stop on a road in a position that obstructs access by vehicles or pedestrians to or from a footpath ramp or a similar way of access to a footpath, or a bicycle path or passageway unless—

(a) the driver is driving a bus that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers; or
(b) the driver—
(i) stops in a parking bay; and
(ii) is permitted to stop in the parking bay under this regulation. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) A driver must not stop on or across a driveway or other way of access for vehicles travelling to or from adjacent land unless—

(a) the driver— (i) is dropping off or picking up passengers; and (ii) does not leave the vehicle unattended; and (iii) completes the dropping off or picking up of the passengers, and drives on, as soon as practicable and, in any case, within 2 minutes after stopping; or
(b) the driver— (i) stops in a parking bay; and (ii) is permitted to stop in the parking bay under this regulation. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3) For subsection (2)(a)(ii), a driver leaves a vehicle unattended if the driver is more than 3m from the closest part of the vehicle.

Source: Page 198, #198, www.legislation.qld.gov.au (PDF)

parking diagram - blocking driveway

 

Park your car inside the property boundary. Don’t park your car in or over a driveway.

Park your car inside the property boundary. Don’t park your car in or over a driveway.

To ensure we maintain the liveability and safety for our residents, there are a few rules when it comes to parking in unmarked areas. These rules ensure access to private property and safety for all road and path users.

Never park your car across a driveway, on a footpath or on the nature strip. Doing this can:

  • reduce visibility
  • endanger pedestrians, especially the elderly, children and disabled
  • block access for emergency services
  • interfere with access to or damage underground infrastructure and services.

Always leave a three-metre gap between your vehicle and the other side of the road, the marked centreline or a vehicle parked on the other side of the road.

Parking near an intersection with traffic lights

Always leave a 20m gap from the intersection unless indicated with a parking sign (see diagram below). 

Parking near an intersection with traffic lights

Parking near an intersection with no traffic lights

Always leave a 10m gap from the intersection unless indicated with a parking sign (see diagram below).

parking near an intersection with no traffic lights

In response to safety and community concerns, Council staff regulate this on behalf of the State Government. 

Parking Officers patrol all areas of the Region to ensure we maintain a safe  and liveable community for all our residents and visitors to enjoy. Fines are issued to motorists who park incorrectly.