Is It Legal To Park Your Subaru Impreza With Two Wheels?

However, no car, no matter how safe can protect you from the predations of the state police and local councils. The subject of our article today is parking your new Subaru Impreza or any other car with two wheels in the gutter. Let’s take a closer look at this issue so that you’re better informed next time you park your car.

Parking with Two Wheels in the Gutter, Is it Illegal?

The short answer to this question is yes, it is illegal to park up your car with two wheels in the gutter in most states and territories. However, the confusion regarding this practice can be largely placed on the shoulders of local councils. The fact is, many councils approach this subject in different ways and this has created a great deal of misunderstanding.

Parking Woes in the Gutter

Many of us may have parked our cars with two wheels in the gutter at some point. This is quite a common practice, but first, we need to identify what a gutter is. A gutter, for the purposes of parking, can include areas, such as a nature strip, designated footpath and of course the humble kerb. This is not a helpful practice on a particularly narrow street because it can hinder drivers of other vehicles and limit access to emergency services. However, many of us may have done this to quickly nip in somewhere to complete a quick errand or two. Of course, those quick errands could stretch out, and then the street or path can be blocked for other users. This is why councils enforce these rules, but not regularly enough for the message to sink in.

Understanding Enforcement Strategies

Parking with two wheels in the gutter will incur some sort of enforcement fine in many areas across Australia. However, the response and the incurred fine can vary a great deal depending on where the actual parking offence was committed. Most Australian States and Territories have the rules defined quite clearly on their respective government websites. However, enforcement is, in reality, irregular, and this can lead many drivers to believe that this parking practice is normal and accepted.

Local councils often have the information related to these types of parking rules posted clearly on their individual websites. The actual rules can vary a little depending on where you live, so it’s essential to look this information up to avoid a fine. However, the councils in many areas are not enforcing these laws at all unless they are placed under some duress. It’s quite common for a parking problem to be ignored for a long time until a significant number of complaints from the public have been accrued. To be safe, it’s a good idea to avoid this parking practice altogether; other road users, pedestrians and your wallet will thank you.

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