As you may be aware Vans or Utes are the most frequently asked vehicle for CBD jobs. The reason behind this is because these vehicles are best to use Loading Zones. Parking in the city can be tricky and being able to use the Loading Zones would really help with your deliveries.
What are Loading Zones?
Loading Zones are clearly signed parking areas set aside for short term use by certain vehicles when loading and unloading goods in the course of business. Loading Zones are generally located in urban centres for the use of vehicles principally designed for carrying goods.
Who can use Loading Zones?
Vehicles which are entitled to park in a Loading Zone for a maximum of 30 minutes include:
any size truck
Ute
Van
Vehicles that are entitled to park for a maximum of 15 minutes in Loading Zones include:
station wagon (station wagon is defined as having: a sedan equivalent, a flat roof extending at the same height to the rear, an entrance at the rear suitable for loading goods, seats that can be folded or removed for more goods storage space and substantial space for the carriage of goods in proportion to overall interior space).
Vehicles excluded from parking in load zones include: any AWD or 4WD type of vehicle, people mover vehicle or SUV.
If parking in a ticketed loading zone, the driver needs to obtain a ticket from a nearby ticket machine and will not be charged for the allocated time (either 15 or 30 minutes). It is against the law to replace an expired ticket to extend time in the zone and if caught, the driver can incur a penalty of $86. The penalty for unauthorised parking in a loading zone is $173.