Can You Park over a Drop Kerb

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Let’s be honest. Drop kerb fines feel brutal. They’re often issued by local councils with a vengeance. Why? Because they’ve seen a mom with a stroller forced into a bike lane. They’ve heard the complaints.

The fine isn’t about being mean. It’s about saying, “Hey, your convenience doesn’t trump someone’s safety.” Ouch. But fair.

You can appeal if you have a good reason—like the kerb isn’t officially marked. But 90% of the time, you just pay and learn.

Here’s the loophole (sort of)

Can you park over a drop kerb if you’re the homeowner? Usually not. Even if you live there, the curb cut is for pedestrians and your own vehicle to cross. Parking there still blocks the pavement.

Some driveways are too narrow. You might have to hang out a bit. But “a bit” doesn’t mean blocking the whole drop zone. Be honest with yourself.

And don’t even joke about parking on a dropped kerb for a loading bay. That’s a whole other level of parking sin.