Stopping on a Nature Strip/Foot Path - Sunshine Coast

Region
Information for Motorists
How can I report unlawful
Council officers patrol various locations parking?
across the region to regulate parking in
accordance with State and Local Laws. If you are concerned about a vehicle
parked unlawfully, please contact Sunshine
Infringements may be issued where a Coast Council and a representative will
person is parked on a bicycle path, investigate the matter.
footpath, shared path, dividing strip or
nature strip. For more information
The infringement for this offence is For more information on local parking
$100. please visit our website.
http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/
Stopping on a Nature Strip, Foot
For more information on Queensland road
Path, Dividing Strip rules and legislation please visit:
A driver must not stop on a bicycle path, www.tmr.qld.gov.au
footpath, shared path or dividing strip, or a
nature strip adjacent to a length of road in a
built-up area. All four wheels must be on
the road. This also includes no parking in
driveways across the footpath.

Where should I park my vehicle?

Motorists should seek to find car parking on
the road or in off-street car parks.

What if I park my vehicle there?

Council Parking Officers continue to
conduct regular patrols across the region to
ensure the safety of cyclists, motorists and
pedestrians.
Stopping on a bicycle path, footpath,
shared path or dividing strip, or a nature
strip or on the driveway across the footpath
may result in a parking infringement Current as at July 2020
being issued in accordance with the
Queensland State road rules.

Fact Sheet Stopping on a nature strip/foot path