A road is deemed ‘narrow’ if the drivable surface, excluding kerbs and gutters, is less than 6 metres wide. A width of 6 metres allows for a vehicle to park on the road and for another vehicle including emergency and service vehicles to safely pass.
Traffic calming measures and devices, such as slow points or temporary street narrowings, designed to reduce vehicle speed, do not mean a street is inherently narrow.
It is not always possible to parallel park on the side of a narrow road and allow sufficient space for other vehicles to safely pass.
When parking your vehicle on any road you must:
- park at least 3 metres away from any continuous dividing line or dividing strip
- leave at least 3 metres of clear roadway for emergency and service vehicles to safely pass beside you
- park facing in the direction of travel when on the kerb.
When there is no other safe option and the road is narrow (less than 6 metres wide), you can park your vehicle partially or fully on a nature strip if:
- you don’t block a footpath
- you can leave a gap of at least 1.2 metres to allow pedestrian or mobility access
- you don’t block access to a mailbox, driveway, utilities and bins
- you don’t park over or obstruct utility covers or fire hydrants.
Refer to the directory of identified narrow roads (sub 6 metres) in Logan.
Where can I park?
Understanding where you can park can be confusing. See the diagram below to find out where you can and cannot park on a narrow road.
