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Parking, the road rules and you

Parking and traffic laws exist to ensure the safe and fair use of Victoria's roads for the benefit of everyone.

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Your responsibility

As a licensed driver you are expected to be aware of the road rules and adhere to them at all times. Failure to obey the road rules can lead to receipt of a parking fine (penalty infringement notice). If this fine is not paid, statutory costs and legal action may result.

Our responsibility

We must ensure that:

  • parking spaces are shared fairly by the community
  • motor and pedestrian traffic is not obstructed or inconvenienced
  • any danger caused by unsafe parking is minimised.

Your right to appeal a fine

You have the right to request a review of your fine before the due date on your notice.

Under the Infringements Act 2006 there can only be one review of a fine.

Common Questions

No Stopping areas are in place for safety and traffic flow. It means "No stopping at all" - even for a moment, to drop off or collect a passenger, and regardless of whether you leave the engine running and stay in the car. This Road Rule is particularly important near schools.

Stopping in a No Stopping Zone is an offence, unless you are outside the times specified on the sign.

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For information on the road rules, view to the road rules page on the Vicroads website.

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Yes, you can stop in a No Parking area for up to two minutes, provided you are setting down or picking up a passenger or loading or unloading goods. 

The driver must stay within three metres of the vehicle. 

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