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Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
We were given a parking ticket just before Christmas for parking against the flow of traffic... a rule which we've never heard of before!!
What is the best way of appealing the ticket (as there was nothing on the sign apart from 1P or something), as we had no clue we were doing anything wrong. We weren't on a busy street or anything like that, just a quiet residential one. Thanks! Laura |
Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
I don't know that you would have much luck with an appeal but go to the local council and ask them anyway. It is illegal to park against the traffic and they will expect you to know that I think. No harm in asking though. Just put it down to experience.
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by Tuxtrip
(Post 4262419)
I don't know that you would have much luck with an appeal but go to the local council and ask them anyway. It is illegal to park against the traffic and they will expect you to know that I think. No harm in asking though. Just put it down to experience.
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by ljk888
(Post 4262416)
We were given a parking ticket just before Christmas for parking against the flow of traffic... a rule which we've never heard of before!!
What is the best way of appealing the ticket (as there was nothing on the sign apart from 1P or something), as we had no clue we were doing anything wrong. We weren't on a busy street or anything like that, just a quiet residential one. Thanks! Laura |
Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by ljk888
(Post 4262416)
We were given a parking ticket just before Christmas for parking against the flow of traffic... a rule which we've never heard of before!!
What is the best way of appealing the ticket (as there was nothing on the sign apart from 1P or something), as we had no clue we were doing anything wrong. We weren't on a busy street or anything like that, just a quiet residential one. Thanks! Laura In Australia it is illegal to park against the flow of traffic, as this is both discourteous and dangerous. All drivers are expected to know this. Even in the UK, it is generally illegal to park against the flow of traffic at night: 222: You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. But in Australia, it is illegal at all times. |
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Just my opinion but this sort of fine is the very reason I think everyone should have to do at least the theory driving test. Just getting a straight swap, leaves too many little rules like that unknown. Let's face it, who, when they only have to get the licence swapped, would go and buy the driving code and read it:rolleyes:
Bad luck lkj, won't be doing that again;) |
Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by ljk888
(Post 4262416)
We were given a parking ticket just before Christmas for parking against the flow of traffic... a rule which we've never heard of before!!
What is the best way of appealing the ticket (as there was nothing on the sign apart from 1P or something), as we had no clue we were doing anything wrong. We weren't on a busy street or anything like that, just a quiet residential one. Thanks! Laura |
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Even if you did have to take a test, doubtful you'd remember all the rules:)
Anyways like others have said, it's the law here. Perhaps just better to put it down to experience:( |
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When I lived in America I got 2 parking tickets at the same time - one for parking against the flow of traffic and the other for parking infront on a fire hydrant. I wasn't aware that I'd done anything wrong and my then husband tried to reason with the authorities to get out of paying it. He was told if I'm driving in their country then I should know the rules of the road. Never done that again!!!!!! Will make sure that I'm extra careful when we get to Australia.
Lynn |
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You can't park in front of a fire hydrant in Australia either ;)
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
After reading this....what is the bus/train service like?
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262829)
After reading this....what is the bus/train service like?
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by iPom
(Post 4262833)
Fab where I am. Where are you headed?
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262874)
perth. I think, poss Cairns. Bit of a difference
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262874)
perth. I think, poss Cairns. Bit of a difference
Oh, very small. ;) :D |
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