When it comes to parking fines, we all know how much of a nuisance they can be—especially when they’re due to confusing rules or lack of proper signage.

One Aussie driver experienced this harsh reality when they received a staggering series of fines amounting to $900.

The offence? Parking in what he believed to be a perfectly legal motorcycle bay.

The image of the offence that was posted to social media sparked confusion and frustration, with one little detail revealing why the motorised scooter was penalised.

Despite appearing to park in a bay indicated by white markings, the scooter was seen to be located beyond the edge of an arrow on the ground, signifying a 'no stopping' zone.

A driver recently received fines worth up to $900. Credit: Reddit

The driver wrote, ‘The “no stopping” sign and the road markings are not aligned, I think. Could I be able to dispute the fines and also shouldn't the sign and markings be aligned?’

Following this revelation, social media was rife with debate on whether the fines were justified.

Many argued that the scooter was standing correctly within the white-marked bay, suggesting the arrow could imply that no further parking was allowed outside the bay.

‘Traditionally, such a sign would be on a post which would be better aligned. I see this as you did everything right,’ one user assured.

Many agreed with this point, suggesting that the signage was confusing and that any reasonable person would presume parking safely within the bay was permitted.

'It is obvious to any reasonable person that the sign was relating to the spaces as marked by the white lines,' another person pointed out.

‘You're in the parking space, and it's pretty obvious the sign is intended for anything beyond it,’ a third person said.

Furthermore, many were left puzzled regarding the purpose of the white-lined bay if not for parking, and some even questioned the integrity of the council and the issuing officer.

'Hard to see who was the bigger m***n in this scenario. The [...] council who couldn’t be bothered placing the sign properly or remarking the road, or the parking officer who thought a fine was warranted,' one angered individual wrote.

Although most encouraged the driver to dispute the fines, a few thought the penalty was deserved.

‘That’s a justified parking fine. You are well past the sign,’ someone stated.

Since the incident, the scooter owner has requested a review through the council's app.

This really does go to show how important it is to thoroughly check parking signs and markings. A social media user shared these tips in the thread:

Two tips for yourself and everyone here.

1. Get a landscape photo of the entire area, including the sign and parking spaces.
2. Make sure there is no glare or light on the sign. You want to see the sign clearly.

Key Takeaways

• A motorised scooter driver faced $900 in fines for parking in what they considered a legal parking bay.
  
• The fines were due to the scooter parked beyond a 'no stopping' zone.
  
• Many online respondents felt the fines were unjustifiable and suggested the driver dispute the fines.
  
• While most advised the driver to contest, one respondent felt the fine was justified, arguing that the scooter was parked well beyond the allowed area.
  

What’s your take on this story, members? Do you think the driver should dispute the fines, or do you think the fines are justified? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[kash7919]

When it comes to parking fines, we all know how much of a nuisance they can be—especially when they’re due to confusing rules or lack of proper signage.

One Aussie driver experienced this harsh reality when they received a staggering series of fines amounting to $900.

The offence? Parking in what he believed to be a perfectly legal motorcycle bay.

The image of the offence that was posted to social media sparked confusion and frustration, with one little detail revealing why the motorised scooter was penalised.

Despite appearing to park in a bay indicated by white markings, the scooter was seen to be located beyond the edge of an arrow on the ground, signifying a 'no stopping' zone.

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A driver recently received fines worth up to $900. Credit: Reddit

The driver wrote, ‘The “no stopping” sign and the road markings are not aligned, I think. Could I be able to dispute the fines and also shouldn't the sign and markings be aligned?’

Following this revelation, social media was rife with debate on whether the fines were justified.

Many argued that the scooter was standing correctly within the white-marked bay, suggesting the arrow could imply that no further parking was allowed outside the bay.

‘Traditionally, such a sign would be on a post which would be better aligned. I see this as you did everything right,’ one user assured.

Many agreed with this point, suggesting that the signage was confusing and that any reasonable person would presume parking safely within the bay was permitted.

'It is obvious to any reasonable person that the sign was relating to the spaces as marked by the white lines,' another person pointed out.

‘You're in the parking space, and it's pretty obvious the sign is intended for anything beyond it,’ a third person said.

Furthermore, many were left puzzled regarding the purpose of the white-lined bay if not for parking, and some even questioned the integrity of the council and the issuing officer.

'Hard to see who was the bigger m***n in this scenario. The [...] council who couldn’t be bothered placing the sign properly or remarking the road, or the parking officer who thought a fine was warranted,' one angered individual wrote.

Although most encouraged the driver to dispute the fines, a few thought the penalty was deserved.

‘That’s a justified parking fine. You are well past the sign,’ someone stated.

Since the incident, the scooter owner has requested a review through the council's app.

This really does go to show how important it is to thoroughly check parking signs and markings. A social media user shared these tips in the thread:

Key Takeaways

• A motorised scooter driver faced $900 in fines for parking in what they considered a legal parking bay.
• The fines were due to the scooter parked beyond a 'no stopping' zone.
• Many online respondents felt the fines were unjustifiable and suggested the driver dispute the fines.
• While most advised the driver to contest, one respondent felt the fine was justified, arguing that the scooter was parked well beyond the allowed area.

What’s your take on this story, members? Do you think the driver should dispute the fines, or do you think the fines are justified? Let us know in the comments below!

No harm in disputing it.
I wouldnt have even noticed the sign back where it is.

 

[ibrady]

When it comes to parking fines, we all know how much of a nuisance they can be—especially when they’re due to confusing rules or lack of proper signage.

One Aussie driver experienced this harsh reality when they received a staggering series of fines amounting to $900.

The offence? Parking in what he believed to be a perfectly legal motorcycle bay.

The image of the offence that was posted to social media sparked confusion and frustration, with one little detail revealing why the motorised scooter was penalised.

Despite appearing to park in a bay indicated by white markings, the scooter was seen to be located beyond the edge of an arrow on the ground, signifying a 'no stopping' zone.

View attachment 35229

A driver recently received fines worth up to $900. Credit: Reddit

The driver wrote, ‘The “no stopping” sign and the road markings are not aligned, I think. Could I be able to dispute the fines and also shouldn't the sign and markings be aligned?’

Following this revelation, social media was rife with debate on whether the fines were justified.

Many argued that the scooter was standing correctly within the white-marked bay, suggesting the arrow could imply that no further parking was allowed outside the bay.

‘Traditionally, such a sign would be on a post which would be better aligned. I see this as you did everything right,’ one user assured.

Many agreed with this point, suggesting that the signage was confusing and that any reasonable person would presume parking safely within the bay was permitted.

'It is obvious to any reasonable person that the sign was relating to the spaces as marked by the white lines,' another person pointed out.

‘You're in the parking space, and it's pretty obvious the sign is intended for anything beyond it,’ a third person said.

Furthermore, many were left puzzled regarding the purpose of the white-lined bay if not for parking, and some even questioned the integrity of the council and the issuing officer.

'Hard to see who was the bigger m***n in this scenario. The [...] council who couldn’t be bothered placing the sign properly or remarking the road, or the parking officer who thought a fine was warranted,' one angered individual wrote.

Although most encouraged the driver to dispute the fines, a few thought the penalty was deserved.

‘That’s a justified parking fine. You are well past the sign,’ someone stated.

Since the incident, the scooter owner has requested a review through the council's app.

This really does go to show how important it is to thoroughly check parking signs and markings. A social media user shared these tips in the thread:

Key Takeaways

• A motorised scooter driver faced $900 in fines for parking in what they considered a legal parking bay.
• The fines were due to the scooter parked beyond a 'no stopping' zone.
• Many online respondents felt the fines were unjustifiable and suggested the driver dispute the fines.
• While most advised the driver to contest, one respondent felt the fine was justified, arguing that the scooter was parked well beyond the allowed area.

What’s your take on this story, members? Do you think the driver should dispute the fines, or do you think the fines are justified? Let us know in the comments below!

The sign looks like it's on private property, to me it seems that the owners of the property placed the sign there for some reason that you can't see by looking at the picture. Normally the traffic control signs are on the kerb or the road is painted with a yellow line for "no stopping". I think the white line is used for a guide that you don't park on a layback to a driveway onto a property to keep it clear.

 

[Mrtnst]

Typical of council work.

I once watched a council work crew install a couple of no parking signs outside my apartment where eight cars were already parked.

The drivers were workers in offices in the next street that didn't have adequate parking, nor public transport before their opening times.

All of them parked their every day as it was unrestricted free parking, which the residents didn't need, as they had undercover parking.

While it was happening the local parking inspector walked by, checking the time limited parking on the other side of the road.

Two hours later he came back and booked each of the vehicles, though he was well aware that they had been there before the signs were installed.

I followed up with a note to the drivers detailing that our building had surveillance camera video of the signs being installed and the parking inspector's actions.

I offered to give evidence, if they had to go to court.

Fortunately the information that the area was under 24 hour video surveillance was enough to persuade the council to drop the fines.

But I doubt it would have been as easy without having a video.

 

[Trudylee]

When it comes to parking fines, we all know how much of a nuisance they can be—especially when they’re due to confusing rules or lack of proper signage.

One Aussie driver experienced this harsh reality when they received a staggering series of fines amounting to $900.

The offence? Parking in what he believed to be a perfectly legal motorcycle bay.

The image of the offence that was posted to social media sparked confusion and frustration, with one little detail revealing why the motorised scooter was penalised.

Despite appearing to park in a bay indicated by white markings, the scooter was seen to be located beyond the edge of an arrow on the ground, signifying a 'no stopping' zone.

View attachment 35229

A driver recently received fines worth up to $900. Credit: Reddit

The driver wrote, ‘The “no stopping” sign and the road markings are not aligned, I think. Could I be able to dispute the fines and also shouldn't the sign and markings be aligned?’

Following this revelation, social media was rife with debate on whether the fines were justified.

Many argued that the scooter was standing correctly within the white-marked bay, suggesting the arrow could imply that no further parking was allowed outside the bay.

‘Traditionally, such a sign would be on a post which would be better aligned. I see this as you did everything right,’ one user assured.

Many agreed with this point, suggesting that the signage was confusing and that any reasonable person would presume parking safely within the bay was permitted.

'It is obvious to any reasonable person that the sign was relating to the spaces as marked by the white lines,' another person pointed out.

‘You're in the parking space, and it's pretty obvious the sign is intended for anything beyond it,’ a third person said.

Furthermore, many were left puzzled regarding the purpose of the white-lined bay if not for parking, and some even questioned the integrity of the council and the issuing officer.

'Hard to see who was the bigger m***n in this scenario. The [...] council who couldn’t be bothered placing the sign properly or remarking the road, or the parking officer who thought a fine was warranted,' one angered individual wrote.

Although most encouraged the driver to dispute the fines, a few thought the penalty was deserved.

‘That’s a justified parking fine. You are well past the sign,’ someone stated.

Since the incident, the scooter owner has requested a review through the council's app.

This really does go to show how important it is to thoroughly check parking signs and markings. A social media user shared these tips in the thread:

Key Takeaways

• A motorised scooter driver faced $900 in fines for parking in what they considered a legal parking bay.
• The fines were due to the scooter parked beyond a 'no stopping' zone.
• Many online respondents felt the fines were unjustifiable and suggested the driver dispute the fines.
• While most advised the driver to contest, one respondent felt the fine was justified, arguing that the scooter was parked well beyond the allowed area.

What’s your take on this story, members? Do you think the driver should dispute the fines, or do you think the fines are justified? Let us know in the comments below!

A Dispute is appropriate the Sign has not been placed Correctly and is ambiguos

 

[Jumping Jack Flash]

A Dispute is appropriate the Sign has not been placed Correctly and is ambiguos

Agree.