Parking on pavement bicycle racks?

[BikingBrit]

So, I've seen lots of people park their motorbikes on the side of large pavements and particularly in bicycle racks. Is this actually legal or is it a legal grey area? I mean if people can leave their bicycles on the sidewalk why can't we? ;)

[ellipsis]

...oh no, another , we are special people thread...special needs, more like...

[jellywrestler]

just park in a disabled park, if anyone asks what your disability is tell them it's tourettes and to fuck off.

[TheDemonLord]

I do it at Supermarkets often, typically ones with no designated motorbike parks.

If anyone gives me a funny look I simply ask where the Motorbike parks are (and that shuts them up because they know they don't want me hogging an entire Car park...)

[jim.cox]

I was in the main street Lyttelton yesterday - where streets and footpaths are narrow.

Some wanker had parked his Triumph on the footpath - nice bike, but utterly inappropriate parking.

There's barely enough room for two people to pass, let alone forcing their past a bike. Pedestrians were being pushed out onto the carriageway

The owner was lucky the guy painting "Civil and Naval" didn't do the bike as well.

If you MUST park your bike on the footpath at least make sure it is not in anybody's way.

[haydes55]

Just park in a car park. Take as much room as you like. I park in car parks even when a bike park is available.

[nzspokes]

Just park in a car park. Take as much room as you like. I park in car parks even when a bike park is available.

You have a Bandit, it wont fit in a bike park.....:killingme

But yes so do I. Pay 600 odd a year in rego so I get a decent park.

[pritch]

Although it would seem to be a radical concept, in town I park the Triumph in designated motorcycle spaces. When I had the moped though I would use cycle stands, or the footpath, or whatever.

At the supermarket I use their cycle park thereby hopefully avoiding leaving the bike to the mercy of fuckwit drivers.

[neels]

If there's a large enough area I'll park on the footpath, same outside shops, supermarkets etc if it's not going to be in anyone's way and keeps it out of harms way.

Otherwise just take up a car park if no other provisions have been made, we've been doing this at work after a request for additional motorcycle parking was declined and now we get grumpy people complaining about motorbikes taking up a car park each, we were parking a couple of bikes in a parking space but after gaining some free extra paint on the bike from dickheads opening car doors onto my fairings I park in the middle now.

Can't see the problem myself, if I'd brought the car I'd be taking up a whole space, so what's the difference.

[Asher]

I rarely park in carparks, im always worried someone is going to pull into the park quickly and not see the bike until it too late.
I typically park near the bicycle parks or if there is space near a shop entrance and preferably under a security camera.

[pritch]

I rarely park in carparks, im always worried someone is going to pull into the park quickly and not see the bike until it too late.


Yep if using a carpark is unavoidable park toward the back of the space so nobody get a surprise.

[jellywrestler]

I do it at Supermarkets often, typically ones with no designated motorbike parks.

If anyone gives me a funny look I simply ask where the Motorbike parks are (and that shuts them up because they know they don't want me hogging an entire Car park...)

but a hayabusa does take up a whole carpark.

[jellywrestler]

Parking a bike in a carpark can often be safer than parking a car as there is less chance of car doors hitting it and I dont park my bike too far in so it can be seen from a distance.
I did get my indicator broken once by a supermarket trolly though.

shooping trollies were invented to teach women how to walk on their hind legs...

[varminter]

I can't get my wheels into those small wheel holding thingies.

[cheshirecat]

Park next to a bike rack in the super. Wouldn't trust a car park but mainly cause the dog can see me coming out and see what treats I've got him.

[BikingBrit]

So is it actually legal for us to park on the pavement or in bicycle stands (as long as it's well out of the pedestrians' way)? I'm asking because I may have to do this overnight in the city in order to save me a 20 minute walk from the nearest motorcycle parking area.

[Tazz]

I park wherever I feel like so long as it is not inconsiderate to others.


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[rambaldi]

So is it actually legal for us to park on the pavement or in bicycle stands (as long as it's well out of the pedestrians' way)? I'm asking because I may have to do this overnight in the city in order to save me a 20 minute walk from the nearest motorcycle parking area.

That will probably get you a ticket. The Auckland wardens can be pretty strict. Had a friend get a ticket as they removed the bike parking signs for an event and he wasn't out of there quick enough.

[Moi]

So is it actually legal for us to park on the pavement or in bicycle stands (as long as it's well out of the pedestrians' way)? I'm asking because I may have to do this overnight in the city in order to save me a 20 minute walk from the nearest motorcycle parking area.

If you look at the AT website you'll find there is no mention of parking as you describe above. However, you could try it and see what happens. If you get a ticket you could write in and plead your case. You might be lucky or you might not...

Parking overnight because you live in the building or work there? Is there any possibility of getting somewhere in the building or on the building's property to put the bike other than on the footpath or in a legal m/bike parking zone? Also, if on the footpath will it be a temptation to vandals pr other ne'er do wells?

[swbarnett]

ICan't see the problem myself, if I'd brought the car I'd be taking up a whole space, so what's the difference.
Exactly. It's the number of people "parked" in the space that's important.

[FJRider]

So, I've seen lots of people park their motorbikes on the side of large pavements and particularly in bicycle racks. Is this actually legal or is it a legal grey area? I mean if people can leave their bicycles on the sidewalk why can't we? ;)

It is not legal to park a vehicle on the footpath. The Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 prohibits this.

However, you are allowed to park a cycle, mobility device, or "wheeled recreational device" on the footpath as long as it is not in the way of other users of the footpath and there is not a sign that says otherwise.

If you do park your car on a footpath you risk being served an infringement notice by your local Council. The Council could also have your vehicle towed, especially if it is parked in a way which is causing a major problem or safety hazard. (Or if somebody complains)

[jasonu]

So is it actually legal for us to park on the pavement or in bicycle stands (as long as it's well out of the pedestrians' way)? I'm asking because I may have to do this overnight in the city in order to save me a 20 minute walk from the nearest motorcycle parking area.

Trying to avoid a 20 minute walk... Lazy bastard!

[AllanB]

Cop around Little River gets a bit nancy if you park on the footpath. Frees up car spaces in a busy area so really doing a public service.

[eldog]

Parking on the footpath interferes with my racing around the place on the mobility scooter:yes:
get outa da way sonny!

[ellipsis]

...I park my Orange Sporty wherever I fucking like...I do have to wipe the stains from it where joe public drools over it...I think some of the stains are actually of a spermatozoic origin , but hey...the last time a cop pulled me, she only wanted a selfie with the bike...got let off with a blowjob...but hey, Sporties, eh...

[AllanB]

...I park my Orange Sporty wherever I fucking like...I do have to wipe the stains from it where joe public drools over it...I think some of the stains are actually of a spermatozoic origin , but hey...the last time a cop pulled me was she only 'cos he wanted a selfie with the bike...got let off with a blowjob...but hey, Sporties, eh...

Was it a Genuine Motor Company approved blowie? Demand nothing less as a HD owner.

[BikingBrit]

Trying to avoid a 20 minute walk... Lazy bastard!

Haha, if I wanted to go for a walk I wouldn't take my bike in the first place :P


It is not legal to park a vehicle on the footpath. The Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 prohibits this.

However, you are allowed to park a cycle, mobility device, or "wheeled recreational device" on the footpath as long as it is not in the way of other users of the footpath and there is not a sign that says otherwise.

If you do park your car on a footpath you risk being served an infringement notice by your local Council. The Council could also have your vehicle towed, especially if it is parked in a way which is causing a major problem or safety hazard. (Or if somebody complains)

Sounds kinda stupid to me why bicycles can park on the footpath but motorcycles can't... Yeah, I guess our bikes are significantly bigger, but if they're out of the way of pedestrians what difference does it make?

[FJRider]

Sounds kinda stupid to me why bicycles can park on the footpath but motorcycles can't... Yeah, I guess our bikes are significantly bigger, but if they're out of the way of pedestrians what difference does it make?

For your interest ... unless in extreme cases ... Police wont bother with issuing a a ticket for a council bylaw. The local Council parking officer might though. And if your WOF and Rego are out of date ... you'll get a ticket for them as well ...

And it's the same difference between 100 km/hr and 110 km/hr. Them's the rules ...