Road Rules

This section applies to the driver of a motor vehicle who stops and leaves the vehicle on a road.

Before leaving the vehicle, the driver must apply the parking brake effectively or, if weather conditions (for example, snow) would prevent the effective operation of the parking brake, effectively restrain the motor vehicle’s movement in another way.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

If the driver will be over 3m from the closest part of the vehicle, the driver must switch off the engine before leaving the vehicle.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

If the driver will be over 3m from the closest part of the vehicle, and—

there is no‑one left in the vehicle; or

there is only a child or children under 16 years old left in the vehicle;

the driver must remove the ignition key before leaving the vehicle.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Division 12.11 Metered parking