Report: IIlegal parking

A Loading Zone is a length of road (a clearly signed parking area) set aside for short term use by certain vehicles when loading and unloading goods in the course of business or when dropping off or picking up passengers.  Loading Zones are used by vehicles that are principally designed and constructed for carrying goods.  These Loading Zones on public roads are administered under legislation - Road Rules 2008 (Rule 179).

Loading Zones Brochure (Click here)

Rules for using Loading Zones

Under NSW Road Rule No.179 a driver must not stop in a loading zone unless the driver is:

• (A)  A public bus that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers
• (B)  A truck that is dropping off, or picking up, goods

The above Rule also allows any of the following vehicles in a loading zone:

• (C)  A vehicle whereby a person is actually entering or getting out of
• (D)  A station wagon or a 3-wheeled motorbike that is constructed principally for the conveyance of goods.  These vehicles may park up to 15 minutes while dropping off or picking up goods
• (E)  A motor vehicle constructed principally for the conveyance of goods (other than a vehicle referred to as item (D) above). These vehicles may park up to 30 minues while dropping off of picking up goods

 A driver who is permitted to stop in a loading zone must not stay continuously in the zone for longer than:

• (A)  In the case of a vehicle that a person is entering or getting out of, the period is the length of time it takes to get into or out of the vehicle 
• (B)  15 minutes (where item (D) above applies) - Station wagon or 3-wheeled motorbike
• (C)  30 minutes (where item (E) above applies) - Motor vehicle constructed principally for the conveyance of goods
• (D)  If the loading zone sign indicates another time, in which case, the time indicated is imposed  

Example of Loading Zone signage