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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 |
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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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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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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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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;) |
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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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After reading this....what is the bus/train service like?
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262829)
After reading this....what is the bus/train service like?
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Originally Posted by iPom
(Post 4262833)
Fab where I am. Where are you headed?
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262874)
perth. I think, poss Cairns. Bit of a difference
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262874)
perth. I think, poss Cairns. Bit of a difference
Oh, very small. ;) :D |
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Originally Posted by iPom
(Post 4262901)
Oh, very small. ;) :D
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262946)
I hope you mean the difference he he
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Originally Posted by iPom
(Post 4262951)
A touch tongue in cheek. ;)
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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 Cough up and learn the lesson, we had one in Surfers for same thing they quote Aussie QLD Driving code which basically states you can't go against flow of traffic so should have been unable to get in spot so you are technically wrong. Think you will lose at appeal we just payed the $24 and park the correct way now. |
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Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 4262475)
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;) We read the road rules before we came :o (or should that be I 'made' my hubby read them :D ) We did get a ticket for parking too close to a drive way though when we first got here (even though we weren't :mad: Not going to Glenelg again!!) |
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262829)
After reading this....what is the bus/train service like?
Brilliant where I am too |
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Originally Posted by Wendy
(Post 4262997)
We read the road rules before we came :o (or should that be I 'made' my hubby read them :D )
We did get a ticket for parking too close to a drive way though when we first got here (even though we weren't :mad: Not going to Glenelg again!!) |
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4262961)
Is there such a thing as too hot, blimey, I thought thats what a pool was for!
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Originally Posted by annqldau
(Post 4263017)
We read the road rules but didn't find any that mentioned parking the wrong bl@@dy way... and didn't take going against flow of trafic to mean parking.
Glad it wasn't just me then :D I wasn't sure if it meant that or not so I asked my Aunt, that's one of the great things about my move - if I'm not sure I've got someone to ask. ;) |
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Originally Posted by iPom
(Post 4263040)
Yeah, but 24/7 is too long to be in it and you'll get waterlogged. :D
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4263070)
I'm a pisces, will that help me?
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Originally Posted by Wendy
(Post 4263045)
Glad it wasn't just me then :D
I wasn't sure if it meant that or not so I asked my Aunt, that's one of the great things about my move - if I'm not sure I've got someone to ask. ;) |
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Originally Posted by annqldau
(Post 4263112)
WE ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TRYING TO TAKE OUT MONEY WHEN WE TRIED NOT TO GIVE IT...:D .
They are biased though aren't they :D |
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Originally Posted by Wendy
(Post 4263117)
They are biased though aren't they :D
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Originally Posted by annqldau
(Post 4263131)
Quite agree ,but have had one ticket quashed for parking in an actual spot that policeman decided wasn't a spot. Took photos of the parking spots, signs and Policemans car illegally parked and sent of to Superintendent of local police ticket was withdrawn.
Result ;) |
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Originally Posted by Wendy
(Post 4263144)
Result ;)
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Originally Posted by iPom
(Post 4263095)
Absolutely. :D
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Originally Posted by the4ofus
(Post 4262616)
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 Shame its not like that in the UK , seems to me if you are from the continent you can play ignorant . how mant foriegn truck drivers park up here where they're not suppossed to . When in Rome ........ |
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Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 4262475)
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:
I also had to check it cos, all these signs saying 2P & 3P on roads were confusing me. Well, no not really, I guessed they meant you had to have 2 or 3 people in the car to use that lane. What WAS confusing me were parking spaces with 3P signs on them. I kept thinking, how the hell would they know how many people I had in the car when I parked there :confused: , and would I get a fine if I came back and only 2 of us got in the car :rolleyes: So 3P on roads means you've got to have 3 people in the car to use that lane, 3P in a parking space means you can park for 3 hours. Clear as mud to foreigners. JTL Oh and they refer to a car parking space here as a car park which is bloody confusing. As in " I drove around Carindale for 30 minutes but couldn't find a car park" |
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Originally Posted by JackTheLad
(Post 4263192)
Its true, when I first arrived here I would quite happily swing across the road to get a parking space. Eventually the funny looks I got from other people made me check the 'Driving in Queensland' book. Ooops.
I also had to check it cos, all these signs saying 2P & 3P on roads were confusing me. Well, no not really, I guessed they meant you had to have 2 or 3 people in the car to use that lane. What WAS confusing me were parking spaces with 3P signs on them. I kept thinking, how the hell would they know how many people I had in the car when I parked there :confused: , and would I get a fine if I came back and only 2 of us got in the car :rolleyes: So 3P on roads means you've got to have 3 people in the car to use that lane, 3P in a parking space means you can park for 3 hours. Clear as mud to foreigners. JTL Oh and they refer to a car parking space here as a car park which is bloody confusing. As in " I drove around Carindale for 30 minutes but couldn't find a car park" |
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Originally Posted by Oz wannabe1
(Post 4263299)
Its a bit like same language but what the flip are you on about. Didnt know about the 2P 3P for lanes...what is the logic behind that?
Car sharing, less congestion. Quite a common policy. You'll see lanes on motorways with '3P' above them, only cars with 3 people or more can use them. Of course this is almost completely ignored by all drivers. |
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Hi
I think it's illegal to park against the flow of traffic, because it means at some stage you were in the wrong lane, as if you were going in the wrong direction down the street. I don't think appealing will make much difference in all fairness. They will have expected you to know the rules, sorry. |
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Originally Posted by carolk
(Post 4263331)
Hi
I think it's illegal to park against the flow of traffic, because it means at some stage you were in the wrong lane, as if you were going in the wrong direction down the street. I don't think appealing will make much difference in all fairness. They will have expected you to know the rules, sorry. Thats it, driving on the wrong side of the road aint a good thing either. Its bloody logical not to park on the wrong side of the road. At night time there are no reflectors and very easy for a car to come and smash into the front of your car. |
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Originally Posted by JackTheLad
(Post 4263309)
Car sharing, less congestion. Quite a common policy. You'll see lanes on motorways with '3P' above them, only cars with 3 people or more can use them. Of course this is almost completely ignored by all drivers.
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Re: Parking ticket for facing wrong way - help!
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
(Post 4263309)
Car sharing, less congestion. Quite a common policy. You'll see lanes on motorways with '3P' above them, only cars with 3 people or more can use them. Of course this is almost completely ignored by all drivers.
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