Safety Tip 3: Loading Zones
Loading zones are clearly signed parking areas that drivers may use while they are picking up or delivering goods, and bus drivers may use to pick up and set down passengers. Loading zones are primarily intended to support businesses without access to off-street loading or parking facilities in areas with limited kerbside parking.
A driver may park in a loading zone if:
- They are driving a vehicle that has been built to carry goods and they are engaged in picking up or dropping off goods (up to a maximum of 30 minutes). For example, a driver delivering music equipment at a venue; or
- They are driving a public bus and they are picking up or setting down passengers (up to a maximum of 30 minutes).
Drivers of other vehicles may also use loading zones to drop off or pick up passengers, but may only stop for the period during which a person is getting into or out of the vehicle.
A goods vehicle is defined as a vehicle constructed principally for the conveyance of goods. Types of goods vehicles include trucks, delivery vans and station wagons being used for goods delivery.
Restrictions may apply for certain times only as shown on the sign.
