07-22-2018, 01:32 PM
(07-22-2018, 08:10 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Aussieflyer can tell you all about it, but Melbourne, Victoria actually allows motorcycle parking on the pavement.
In Victoria motorcycles are allowed to park on the foot paths. This rule is great for us riders, makes going into the city a breeze when you can just jump the kerb and leave the bike in front of where you want to go.
There are a few conditions which include:
- leaving at least one bike length free space between them and the building or fence for pedestrians.
- not near fire hydrants or emergency access points.
- not obstructing doorways and loading bays.
- ... and a bunch of other little conditions!!!
I have heard of people copping an infringement notice (fine) when they've blocked doorways. Deservedly so I say, we should not hinder anyone's easy access to shops or facilities. Also we're not supposed to ride up and along the footpath in order to park it, we should walk the bike.
Now if only Victoria's weather was as conducive to motorcycling as our parking rules are.