Traffic & Parking

Vehicles must leave a 3-meter-wide space for traffic to move through. Vehicles can park legally on rural road reserves as long as the 3 metre rule is applied.  Parking on footpaths is not permitted.  Residents may park on their own nature strip. If there is a solid white line in the middle of the road, there should be 3 meters of space between the parked vehicle and the solid white line. Violations can be reported to the police.  Refer to “Tasmanian Road Rules” online for more information on parking rules.

Residents may park on their own nature strip providing they are not obstructing other road users.

Speed limits are set based on road conditions and crash data. The default speed limit for unsealed roads is 80 km/h, for sealed roads, it is 100 km/h and for urban roads in built up areas, it is 50 km/h, unless otherwise posted. Speed limits are a maximum speed, not a target speed, and motorists must drive according to the conditions. Changes to speed limits require approval from the Transport Commission.

The Australian Standard (AS 2890.5-1993) states that parking spaces for people with disabilities should be in angle parking as the provision of wheelchair access in parallel parking spaces can be difficult. It is more practicable to provide specific side street or off-street parking areas with accessible parking spaces that are clearly signposted.

The installation of convex safety mirrors is discouraged due to potential misinterpretation of images and other safety concerns. Convex mirrors can create distorted views and may not be effective in all conditions. The Department of State Growth advises against their use. If you have visibility concerns, please contact us for alternative solutions.