37Object removal directions—exceptions

37 Object removal directions—exceptions

(1) Section 36 does not apply in relation to an object (other than a vehicle) if any of the following apply in relation to the placement of the object: (a) it is authorised under a permit; (b) it is authorised under a licence; (c) it is authorised under a works approval; (d) it is permitted under the Signs General Code and none of the authorisations mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) have been granted or are required. (2) For an object that is a vehicle, section 36 does not apply if the vehicle is parked on a public road or road related area in a way that does not contravene Territory law as applied by the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) Ordinance 2025. Meaning of road related area (3) A road related area is any of the following: (a) an area that divides a public road; (b) a footpath or nature strip on National Land that is adjacent to a public road; (c) an area of public National Land designated for the use of bicycles, other personal transportation devices or animals; (d) an area of public National Land that is not a public road but is used by the public for driving, riding or parking vehicles; (e) a shoulder of a public road.

Note: Examples: For the purposes of paragraph (3)(c), a personal transportation device might be a scooter, skateboard, unicycle or personal mobility device.

(4) However, an area is not a road related area if the area is declared by the rules not to be a road related area.