Susannah Guthrie has been a journalist for over a decade, covering everything from world news to fashion, entertainment, health and now cars. Having previously worked across titles like The New Daily, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, People Magazine and Cosmopolitan, Susannah now relishes testing family cars with the help of her husband and two-year-old son. Read more … Read more
A Sydney council has been forced to offer a road rules refresher to residents unaware of the meaning of yellow lines painted on the road. Motorists who are used to spotting a no-stopping sign and moving on have been caught out by a road rule that’s becoming increasingly common on Australian streets. RELATED: How long … Read more
A Reddit user has raised the question of whether they are legally required to pay a parking fine they received from a private car park. In a post on the r/Melbourne sub-Reddit, a user posted a parking fine they received from Traffic Monitoring Services (TMS), which enforces the parking rules at Woolworths Brunswick. The “non-compliance … Read more
Think you’re safe to park illegally because it’s night-time? Think again; you could still cop a fine. Parking can be a headache in some highly populated areas with confusing signs, paid times, unpaid times, and clearways. People can get complacent and think, “Oh well, it’s 9pm; what parking inspectors are going to be around?”. RELATED: … Read more
After an influx of complaints regarding street parking, Gold Coast’s inner-city council is set to axe many bike lanes in favour of more parking spaces for US pick-ups. View 2 images UPDATE 1-April-2024 12pm – Happy April Fool! While we may see some adjustments to the way parking spaces and bike lanes are deployed in the … Read more
Street signs often outline days and times you don’t need to pay, or when time limits don’t apply. But what happens on public holidays? When reading street signs in major Australian cities, you could be forgiven for thinking you need a university degree to make sense of them. RELATED: The Aussie parking sign baffling tourists … Read more
Critics say a new Victorian government proposal designed to improve housing affordability could put pressure on inner-city streets. A proposal from Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning could see existing minimum parking space requirements removed for new apartment buildings built near public transport hubs. According to a report from The Age, the proposal was made … Read more
Despite having only a handful of Hummer SUVs and Ram pick-ups in the area, one council wants to discourage heavy passenger cars in the name of safety – unless they’re electric. View 3 images A Melbourne council has given its support for a proposal which could see owners of large SUVs and utes charged higher parking … Read more
A new law tripling parking fees in Paris for vehicles above set weight thresholds is intended to discourage SUVs – but will also penalise drivers of hybrid hatchbacks and sedans capable of zero-emissions driving. View 4 images Paris is set to triple parking fees for heavy cars – charging up to €225 ($AU370) for a six-hour … Read more
The photo of the passive-aggressive act was posted online – with some users quick to defend the inexperienced driver’s mistake. View 3 images A learner driver in Perth was left feeling shocked after finding a note left on the windscreen of their vehicle, which mocked the inexperienced motorist’s imperfect parking. The anonymous letter can be seen … Read more
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