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Aussies slam motorists over 'selfish' driveway parking practice that could attract a $339 fine: 'That's a big no'

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Wong, B. (2026, September 17). Aussies slam motorists over 'selfish' driveway parking practice that could attract a $339 fine: 'That's a big no'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16137555/nsw-footpath-driveway-parking-fine-aussie-motorists.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Australians have criticized drivers who park their cars across footpaths from their driveways, which is against the law. Transport for NSW reminded motorists about this rule in a Facebook post, leading to users condemning those who break it. The penalty for such illegal parking can be up to $339, with higher fines and demerit points if the offense occurs within school zones.

Written by AI on 2026-09-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Aussies have criticized drivers who block footpaths by parking across driveways, following a reminder from Transport for NSW on Facebook. The post asked if it was legal to park over a driveway that crosses a footpath, and many users correctly noted this practice is illegal. Some commenters emphasized the potential danger of such behavior, with one saying, "That's a big NO, think about the person trying to see what's coming up the road." Parking across a path in a built-up area can result in a $339 fine, while penalties rise to $434 and two demerit points if it occurs within school zones. A Canterbury-Bankstown Council spokesperson confirmed these fines can be issued for this offense, which is illegal nationwide but with varying penalties based on location.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Aussies have slammed motorists for blocking footpaths while parked in their driveways after authorities highlighted the illegal practice. Transport for NSW reminded motorists about the rule in a Facebook post, prompting users to call out those who break it. 'Can you park across a footpath if it crosses your own driveway?' it asked. asserted

it → see → driveway

Many answered correctly, saying it was against the law. asserted

it → answer → law

'Park like it if you want to get a fine,' one said. asserted

one → park → fine

'That's a big NO, think about the person trying to see what's coming up the road,' another said. asserted

another → think → road

'Selfishly blocking the path has always been Illegal,' a third said. asserted

third → block → path

A Canterbury-Bankstown Council spokesperson confirmed to Yahoo News fines worth hundreds could be issued to motorists over the parking offence. uncertain

fines → confirm → offence

Aussies have slammed motorists who block footpaths with their cars while parked in driveways, after authorities reminded drivers the practice is illegal on social media After Transport for NSW reminded motorists about the rule in a Facebook post, users in the comments were quick to call out those who break it Stopping on a path or strip in a built-up area attracts a $339 fine, while the penalty rises to $434 and two demerit points if the school-zone provisions apply. Similar rules apply across Australia, although penalties vary depending on where the offence occurs. asserted

offence → slam → Australia

Transport for NSW responded to users who believed there was no issue with parking while blocking the footpath. asserted

who → respond → footpath

'You can't park your car across a footpath, even if it crosses your own driveway as it can force people onto the road, including pedestrians, prams and people on mobility devices,' it wrote. asserted

it → park → devices

'However, a driver is allowed to momentarily stop in a driveway if they are dropping off or picking up passengers, the driver does not leave the vehicle unattended, and they are stopped for less than two minutes.' asserted

they → allow → minutes

Aussies slam motorists over 'selfish' driveway parking practice that could attract a $339 fine: 'That's a big no'

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