Loading Zones
Loading zones are authorised parking spaces for use by specific types of vehicles which are engaged in picking up or setting down passengers or goods on behalf of a company or business. They are not intended for the short-term parking of private vehicles. Loading Zones are unable to be used for vehicles transporting or dropping off a person with a Parking Permit for People with Disabilities.
Courier vehicles and delivery vehicles are defined in the Road Rules and must have signs displayed on them in a specific manner.
Parking Signs
Some parking signs can be up to 75 metres apart and motorists will not always be able to see the applicable sign from where their car is parked. If you can’t see a parking sign, don’t assume that the area has unrestricted parking. The onus is on you as the driver to locate the sign along a length of road, carefully read the sign and comply with the information contained on it every time you park. In some cases, this involves walking closer to the sign to read it.
You still need to check the parking restrictions that apply to an area even if you’re familiar with the restrictions (for example, if you live in the area or park there regularly). Where required, parking signs can change immediately and without any notice.
Underestimating the time required
There are a large number of workplaces, shopping centres and medical facilities locates within the City of Knox.
Whilst we appreciate that business meetings can run overtime and medical practitioners can regularly run behind schedule, delays of this nature can be reasonably anticipated so motorists need to allow extra time when visiting Knox for these reasons.
School Areas
Council has a zero tolerance policy for parking offences occurring in or around school areas. This includes any situation where you stop your vehicle illegally, even for just a moment.