Did this driver deserve a fine? Aussie is fined $283 for parking in his private driveway
- Huge fine for parking in private driveway
- Rear wheels partially obstructed sidewalk
- Angus Kelleher intends to challenge fine
An irate motorist who was fined $283 for parking in his private driveway has divided the internet.
Sydney radio producer Angus Kelleher was shocked last week when he was fined for his Mazda CX-3 parked in the driveway outside his garage.
Photos show the rear wheels of the vehicle partially blocking the sidewalk.
Mr Kelleher told 2GB breakfast host colleague Ben Fordham he intends to challenge the fine, claiming his car only blocks the path ‘very slightly’ and does not obstruct the path of passersby.
“There’s a strip of pavement behind the path,” Mr. Kelleher explained on the broadcast.
Rangers fine the owner of the vehicle for partially blocking the sidewalk outside his home
There is no hindrance, and to me that’s the clear word here.”
Fordham asked his colleague why he didn’t park in his garage.
“It’s a very old garage,” Mr. Kelleher replied.
‘It doesn’t always work out. There are often problems with that.’
He insists cyclists and pedestrians have no problem getting into the back of his car.
“It’s very easy, there’s no grass, there’s no road, people can move around easily,” Mr Kelleher said.
‘In fact, I think a semi-trailer could be done.’
2GB radio producer Angus Kelleher (pictured) plans to challenge $283 fine
The photos of parked cars caused division online.
Many felt he deserved the fine because the car blocked the path for passing prams, wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
‘My wife uses a mobility scooter and has to get on the road because of this. Very dangerous. This law needs to be enforced more,” one man posted.
One woman added, “The less agile people would struggle with this.”
Others thought the parking fine was unjustified.
“There is ample space behind the vehicle for people to pass, including mobility scooters, without entering the road. A bit overzealous but not unexpected,” one listener wrote.
Mr. Kelleher insists there is enough sidewalk for passersby to get around his car (pictured)
Another added: “It’s his own driveway and he’s left plenty of room for pedestrians.”
Some blamed the ramp design.
“That’s a ridiculously short drive to the garage,” one commented.
Under NSW law, a driver may not stop on or across a driveway in the state unless the driver is dropping off or picking up passengers, does not exit the vehicle, and has disappeared within two minutes of stopping.
The violation will result in a $283 fine and demerit points.