187Stopping in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane, truck lane or on tram tracks

187 Stopping in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane, truck lane or on tram tracks

(1) A driver must not stop in a bus lane, transit lane or truck lane unless the driver: (a) is driving a public bus, public minibus or taxi, and is dropping off or picking up, passengers; and (b) is permitted to drive in the lane under the Australian Road Rules or another law of this jurisdiction.

Offence provision.

(2) A driver must not stop in a bicycle lane unless: (a) the driver: (i) is driving a public bus, public minibus or taxi, and is dropping off or picking up, passengers; and (ii) is permitted to drive in the lane under the Australian Road Rules or another law of this jurisdiction; or (b) the driver is permitted to stop or park in the bicycle lane under another law of this jurisdiction.

Offence provision.

(3) A driver (except the driver of a tram or a public bus) must not stop in a tram lane, or on tram tracks.

Offence provision.

Note 1: Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153, bus lane is defined in rule 154, tram lane is defined in rule 155, transit lane is defined in rule 156, truck lane is defined in rule 157, and public bus, public minibus, taxi, tram and tram tracks are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2: Rule 76 deals with drivers keeping clear of trams travelling in tram lanes or on tram tracks marked on each side by a yellow line.

Note 3: Part 11, Division 6 deals with driving in bicycle lanes, bus lanes, tram lanes, transit lanes and truck lanes.