Question 94Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

When wanting to stop temporarily in a congested area where should the driver park?

Double park in a convenient place with your hazard lights on.
Park on the footpath so as not to impede the free flow of traffic in the road.
Park slightly up on the footpath with the hazard lights on.
Park in a safe, legal and convenient place.

Explanation: You should park only where it is safe, legal and convenient to do so. Your parked vehicle must not cause a danger or an obstruction to other road users. The use of hazard warning lights does not excuse unsafe or illegal parking.

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