No stopping

The no stopping symbol means you are not permitted to stop unless traffic conditions require it (e.g. in a queue of traffic). These zones are created for road safety.

Note: The Supreme Court of South Australia has decided that driving a vehicle backwards and forwards in a No Stopping Zone while waiting (e.g. to pick up a passenger) amounts to “stopping”.

No parking

The no parking symbol means you may stop for a maximum of two minutes. The driver must be in attendance and not more than three metres from the vehicle.

Some No Parking signs do not apply for certain vehicles (e.g. emergency services). In these cases the excepted vehicles may stop for an unlimited period.

Bus zone

A vehicle must not park in a bus zone unless the vehicle is a public bus. A “Public bus” is a bus engaged in regular passenger services under Passenger Transport Act 1994.

Loading zone

A vehicle must not be parked in a loading zone unless:

• The vehicle is a Commercial Vehicle that is dropping off or picking up goods and the vehicle is parked for no longer than such time as is necessary to complete the loading or unloading (but in any event for no longer than 30 minutes);
• In the case of any other vehicle:- the vehicle is dropping off or picking up goods that are difficult to handle because of weight or size and the vehicle is parked for no longer than such time indicated on the signs;
• The vehicle is a public bus that is dropping off or picking up passengers;
• The vehicle is a taxi dropping off or (having been hailed or summoned for that purpose) picking up passengers, provided the driver does not leave the taxi unattended (i.e. the driver leaves the taxi and is over 3 metres from the nearest point of the taxi).

“Commercial Vehicle” means a motor vehicle constructed solely or mainly for the carriage of goods and includes vehicles such as a utility, truck and van but does not include vehicles such as a station wagon, sedan, hatch, four wheel drive or coupe.

Permit zone

This area is only for vehicles correctly displaying a valid permit issued or recognised by the Council for that zone.

NOTE: Holders of a disabled person’s permit are NOT entitled to park in a Permit Zone unless the sign is accompanied by a disabled person’s symbol.

Disabled parking

The disabled person's symbol is also displayed in car parks and means that only vehicles displaying a current Disabled Person’s parking Permit issued under Part 3(D) of Motor Vehicles Act 1959 and driven by or carrying the disabled person may use the parking space.

The holder of a Disabled Person’s parking Permit must comply with all parking conditions. Where a concession applies, it is referred to in the appropriate section of this guide.

Enquiries about disabled person’s concessions for these car parks may be made by telephone 8551 0500 or in person at the City of Victor Harbor Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.

Permissive parking zone

The permissive parking sign allows you to park a vehicle as long as you obey any restrictions on the sign. The 'P' symbol alone means there is no time limit in that Permissive Parking Area.

It is important to note that the letter 'P' symbol may also be used in off-street car parks where a specified time or other conditions apply.

Time limit parking zone

A time limit may be stated on Permissive Parking signs. This enables anyone to use the available parking space for a set period instead of one vehicle parking for a maximum period of 24 hours (all day). The limited time is shown by a number beside the letter 'P' symbol (e.g. ‘1P’ means one hour parking; ½'P' means half hour parking). Where the limit is very short (e.g. 10 minutes) the word 'minute' is shown with the number.

Holders of a Disabled Person’s parking Permit are allowed certain concessions

• If the time limit on the parking sign is less than 30 minutes, the time limit for a disability parking permit holder will be 30 minutes; or
• If the time limit on the sign is 30 minutes or more but 1 hour or less, the time limit for a disability parking permit holder will be two hours; or
• If the time limit on the sign is more than 1 hour, the time limit for a disability

Ticket parking

Parking by purchase of a ticket from a parking ticket vending machine is utilised in the Esplanade Car Park for the hours of 9am - 6pm each day of the week and includes public holidays. Parking tickets must be displayed on the passenger side of the vehicle inside the windscreen, or if the vehicle does not have a windscreen, in some other prominent position. Any instructions on the sign, meter, ticket or parking ticket-vending machine must be obeyed.

Drivers should always carry sufficient coins for the machines. Drivers are not allowed to park their vehicles while seeking change from nearby shops or other outlets. Acceptable coins are indicated on the instruction panel of the machines. Please note No change is given.

The expiry time of the ticket is displayed on the visual display panel as each coin is inserted. If sufficient time has been purchased the GREEN BUTTON should then be pressed. Over payment will not give you additional time.

A ticket may only be purchased from the ticket machines in the carpark.

Should more than one ticket be purchased within the specified time limit, then each ticket should be displayed.

Enquiries about disabled persons concessions for the Esplanade Car Park may be made by calling 8551 0500 or visiting the City of Victor Harbor Civic Centre situated at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.

Temporary parking control

These signs are used when temporary conditions are necessary (e.g. parades or roadworks). These signs will override any other signs in the area. No changes to any existing road markings occurs.

Multiple signs

State different restrictions or conditions which apply at certain times during the week. All restrictions or conditions are located on the same panel. Each section must be read in conjunction with the other sections.

Occasionally, sign posted zones may be interrupted by driveways, entrances, laneways or fire hydrants/plugs. Additional signs or road markings are not required under the legislation and are only installed if the zone is of sufficient length to warrant their placement. Motorists have a responsibility when parking to check for these items as well as any restrictions or conditions on both parking control signs and/or road markings that apply to the zone.

Road markings

Lines may be painted on roads to emphasise restrictions or conditions as stated on parking control signs.

Parking bays are marked in car parks or on the road surfaces, the parking of a vehicle is only permitted completely within these bays.

Certain areas have mandatory restrictions and must be kept permanently clear of stationary vehicles. No signage is necessary for these areas, however, solid yellow ‘No Stopping’ road markings may be placed on the road to remind the public (e.g. at traffic lights).

These have the same effect as if the area had signs stating ‘No Stopping Zone’.

Where signs are present to indicate a restriction or requirement, they take precedence over any road markings which may be present.

Parallel parking

All vehicles must be parked parallel to the kerb UNLESS the signs and/or road markings indicate angle parking is required.

All parallel parked vehicles must face the same direction as the direction of traffic on that side of the road – this is called ‘the lawful direction’. To ensure a clear passage for moving traffic, parallel parked vehicles (other than motor cycles) must have both kerbside wheels as close as practicable to the kerb.

Motorcycle parking

When parallel parking at least one wheel must be as near as practicable to the kerb.

When angle parking is indicated a motor cycle must park within the bay with either wheel as close as possible to the kerb.

Angle parking

Vehicles must park at the angle shown on the sign or lines painted on the road. In 45º or 60º spaces the front wheel must be as close as possible to the kerb.

VEHICLES MUST NOT REVERSE INTO 45º or 60º ANGLE PARKING BAYS. This inconveniences other drivers and can hold up the flow of traffic.

Where not to park

• Double parked between a parked car and the centre of the road. This is an offence even if you are sitting in the vehicle with the motor running.
• Obstructing any driveway or entrance. Any vehicle parked which is obstructing the access of another vehicle may be towed away.
• Within 10 metres of an intersection without traffic lights. This area must be kept clear so other road users have a clear view when approaching and leaving. This distance is measured from the kerbing.
• Within 20 metres from an intersection at which traffic lights are installed.
• On or within 20 metres of the approach or 10 metres of the departure side of a pedestrian crossing (this includes school crossings) regardless of whether there are any signs or lines.
• Within 20 metres before a bus stop or 10 metres after, or any sign stating 'hail bus here'.
• On any bridge or culvert.
  On any park lands, reserves, squares and public places.
• Within one metre of a fire hydrant or fire plug. Fire plugs are indicated by a white post with a red cap adjacent to the kerb.
• On a footpath which is the area from the kerb to the property boundary, this includes lawns and gardens. A footpath also includes footway, lane or other place made or constructed for the use of pedestrians and not for the use of vehicles. The section of footpath which enables access to premises is part of the footpath and is not available for parking.
• Anywhere, on any road or street, for longer than 24 hours.
• On any traffic island however marked (e.g. roundabout, median strip etc.). A traffic island includes a portion of the road which protrudes from the footpath and is designed to regulate the flow of traffic or divides or marks the end of a zone. It is also an offence to park alongside a traffic island unless signs or road markings advise to the contrary.

Further offence

A vehicle which has been reported may receive additional penalties for each hour that the offence continues to occur.

Where a sign indicates a time limit which is less than one hour, a motorist may be reported for a Further Offence for each successive period of the time limit, while the vehicle remains parked in the zone when the zone is in operation.

Vehicle movement

When the owner is not the driver

The driver of a motor vehicle is primarily responsible for any parking infringement notice and all motor vehicle owners are given the opportunity of providing  Council with a Statutory Declaration giving full details of the driver at the time each alleged infringement was committed.

Should the driver not be identified by the owner (e.g. if full name and address is not supplied) then the owner of the motor vehicle may be liable for the infringement notice under the terms of the legislation.

What about on weekends?

Time limit parking in some streets in Victor Harbor generally applies Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm and Saturday mornings 8.30am to 11.30am. However there are some time limit areas that apply seven days of the week.

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