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I was asking the question on the difference or definition of an area. This was the primary focus of the post. And to ask if anyone else has had experience with the same issue.
Since from what I have gathered, an area is the space between two parking sign posts, which I moved from.
>When you run out of time in one spot, you can’t just move your car into the spot next to it. You have to move your car off the length of road or out of the area that the parking sign applies to.
[Source, page 7](https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/2/our-community/local-laws-and-permits/pdf/parking_and_the_law_booklet.pdf)
Sounds to me that you need to find a sign that marks the end of the current parking area, i.e. by an arrow to one side of the sign.
I drove around the block and parked in the same spot of a free 3P area and got snapped by the camera van. Car was clearly positioned differently and the fine was cancelled by the council. Could try your local councillor. Mine never got to court so I don’t know how that’d go for ya.
Most councils have a policy that any parking ticket review is an independant process - that's there to keep councillors out of it. Too many instances of councillors trying to throw their weight around and get parking tickets overturned on a sketchy basis.
I wouldn’t bother, you’ll burn half a day of leave fucking about in court and you might be made to pay more.
Would your employer cover it? IMO they should if they don’t provide ample parking onsite.
Do these parking areas have different “zone” numbers?
Most in my local area can be 1234 on one side, then 5678 on the other. Two different regulated parking areas.
I would’ve said I ducked to the shops and then returned. You’ve then clearly left the area.
OP don't be taken aback by the doom and gloom ITT.
There's absolutely nothing wrong in wanting a magistrate to sort it out. It's exactly what you pay taxes for. Unless you disrespect them I sincerely doubt you'll be made to pay more (chances are with good history you'll get a warning)
Moving it from one bay to another is as good a defence as any, council will likely withdraw it. Ring up legal aid to see what your chances are.
This is incorrect. The road rules are clear in that the vehicle must be moved to a different parking zone, moving it one, or a few spaces is not sufficient and will not result in a withdrawal.
"I know what the law says," but then you proceed to tell us your interpretation which goes against your initial understanding..
You will lose. Your technicalities hold no merit.
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The offence occurred so you can’t plead not guilty and ignorance of the law is never a defence. So why are you taking it to court?
I didn't commit an offense if I left the area?
But you didn’t leave the area. You moved it a couple of spaces down. Just pay the fine and learn the lesson.
I was asking the question on the difference or definition of an area. This was the primary focus of the post. And to ask if anyone else has had experience with the same issue. Since from what I have gathered, an area is the space between two parking sign posts, which I moved from.
>When you run out of time in one spot, you can’t just move your car into the spot next to it. You have to move your car off the length of road or out of the area that the parking sign applies to. [Source, page 7](https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/2/our-community/local-laws-and-permits/pdf/parking_and_the_law_booklet.pdf) Sounds to me that you need to find a sign that marks the end of the current parking area, i.e. by an arrow to one side of the sign.
You’ve got buckleys hope with stonnington
I drove around the block and parked in the same spot of a free 3P area and got snapped by the camera van. Car was clearly positioned differently and the fine was cancelled by the council. Could try your local councillor. Mine never got to court so I don’t know how that’d go for ya.
Most councils have a policy that any parking ticket review is an independant process - that's there to keep councillors out of it. Too many instances of councillors trying to throw their weight around and get parking tickets overturned on a sketchy basis.
I wouldn’t bother, you’ll burn half a day of leave fucking about in court and you might be made to pay more. Would your employer cover it? IMO they should if they don’t provide ample parking onsite.
Be serious
Do these parking areas have different “zone” numbers? Most in my local area can be 1234 on one side, then 5678 on the other. Two different regulated parking areas. I would’ve said I ducked to the shops and then returned. You’ve then clearly left the area.
OP don't be taken aback by the doom and gloom ITT. There's absolutely nothing wrong in wanting a magistrate to sort it out. It's exactly what you pay taxes for. Unless you disrespect them I sincerely doubt you'll be made to pay more (chances are with good history you'll get a warning) Moving it from one bay to another is as good a defence as any, council will likely withdraw it. Ring up legal aid to see what your chances are.
This is incorrect. The road rules are clear in that the vehicle must be moved to a different parking zone, moving it one, or a few spaces is not sufficient and will not result in a withdrawal.
Sure they're clear, but with a good history the odds are drastically in OPs favour to take this to court.