On-street parking in Burnside

You can park on any public street unless signs or road markings say otherwise. Always follow the Australian Road Rules and local restrictions.

No Stopping: You cannot stop your car at all, even briefly.

No Parking: You can stop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up passengers, but the vehicle must be attended (driver needs to be within 3 meters of the vehicle).

Clearway: Clearways are on busy roads during peak times. You cannot stop or park during the times shown on the sign. These signs are installed by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport – **Times can Vary. 

Vehicles should be moved regularly. Leaving a car parked for extended periods can cause inconvenience and may attract enforcement if it appears abandoned.

As a good neighbour, avoid parking outside someone else’s house for too long.

There is no time limit if your car is legally parked and registered. A vehicle is only considered abandoned if it’s dumped, burnt, or clearly left by someone who has moved away.

No. Yellow lines mean no stopping. You also cannot park within 20 metres before or 10 metres after a bus stop.

Leave at least 3 metres between your car and the solid white line or dividing strip.

Only if you leave at least 3 metres of clear road space for other vehicles to pass.

Narrow roads are a frequent occurrence within the City of Burnside, with approximately 32 per cent of Council’s roads considered narrow, which can cause parking issues when vehicles park opposite each other.

When vehicles park opposite each other on narrow roads, the remaining width is typically insufficient for many cars and may not allow access for larger vehicles including Emergency Service vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances as well as waste collection trucks.

Expiation notices may be given to vehicles that park too close to another vehicle.

Parking is prohibited within 10 metres of any unsignalised intersection and 20 metres within a signalised intersection.

This rule also applies to laneways, which are classed as a road in the Australian Road Rules.

Stay at least 1 metre from a fire hydrant and 3 metres from a post box.

No. You must park facing the same direction as traffic on your side of the road.

No, unless outside the times the bicycle lane operates. Taxis and buses are exempt when picking up and dropping off passengers.

Generally no, unless you are actively loading goods or passengers and your vehicle meets the requirements. Loading Zones are usually signed as “Loading Zone” or “Loading Zone – Commercial Vehicle Only.” A 30-minute time limit applies unless otherwise signed. Always check the local signage for specific rules.

Yes, but follow signs and keep clear of crossings and driveways. School zones have strict rules for safety.

Yes, if it’s registered and parked legally. Council permits do not apply to caravans, trailers, or heavy vehicles.

Vehicles over 7.5m long are subject to a one-hour parking limit on roads in a built-up area unless otherwise signed, and the driver is dropping off or picking up goods.

Yes. Council may restrict these vehicles on certain streets for safety and access reasons.

Council does not install yellow lines for bin placement. Place bins in your driveway opening instead. If issues persist, please report it to Council. We can assess and try and resolve individual situations. 

Council will only consider restrictions with RPE if there is high parking demand (e.g. near schools or shops, and a parking survey indicates over 85 percent parking occupancy).

Council may then undertake community consultation to determine if restrictions are supported by residents.

Please note that there is a lengthy process (approximately 3 months) with all parking related requests, due to the need to sufficiently investigate the parking demand, consult with all affected residents, order the new signage and then to install the signage.

Council generally avoids full parking bans. Banning parking opposite a driveway is unsustainable and would result in a significant loss of on-street parking around the City of Burnside if widely adopted.

Instead, letters are sent to residents explaining the 3 metre clearance rule. If issues persist, restrictions may be considered after consultation. Parking on local roads often acts as a traffic calming measure to discourage speeding and rat running, and decisions are based on the street’s role in the road hierarchy and its function. 

Fire hydrant markings are maintained by SA Water. 

It’s illegal to park across any driveway, even your own, unless you’re dropping off passengers for less than 2 minutes. The vehicle must be attended at all times (driver needs to be within 3 meters of the vehicle). 

Yes, for up to 2 minutes, however the vehicle must be attended (driver needs to be within 3 meters of the vehicle).

A driver can park a vehicle up to the edge of a driveway invert but not across it.

Parking opposite driveways is allowed unless it blocks traffic or does not leave 3 metres of clear road space for other vehicles to pass. City of Burnside Traffic Engineers will assess exceptional cases where a road is narrow (<5.5m), combined with driveway width less than 3 metres, or on narrow roads where a garage door abuts the road (or laneway) directly. 

Narrow streets are a frequent occurrence within the City of Burnside, with approximately 32 per cent of Councils roads considered narrow. Owing to this fact, Council will aim to find alternatives to a complete parking ban of parking on one side of the road, so as not to set an unmanageable precedent.

When a request for banning parking on a narrow street is received by Council, the process and order that Council follows for narrow-street parking issues is listed below:

1. Rangers will send out a letter to all residents on the street informing them that the street is too narrow to park opposite each other.
2. Traffic Engineers will monitor the situation for a couple of months to see if parking issues continue or are resolved.
3. If parking issues continue, Council will investigate whether or not parking restrictions are required on the street.
4. Council will send out a letter to all residents on the street proposing parking restrictions and a questionnaire for them to complete and return.  
5. To proceed with the formal parking restrictions, Council requires a 33 per cent response rate and for 66 per cent of the respondents to be in favour.

Through past experience, Council finds that after sending the original letter, residents tend to take more consideration to where they park their vehicles.

Generally no, yellow lines are only installed in exceptional cases, such as very narrow streets or cases of frequent obstruction. Exceptions may apply where a narrow street experiences high parking demand near major business precincts, schools or similar areas. Each request is assessed by City of Burnside Traffic Engineers.

If you are having issues with vehicles parking across your driveway entrance and they are restricting access to your driveway, please don’t hesitate to contact Council Rangers directly via burnside@burnside.sa.gov.au or by calling 8366 4200 (available 7 days a week between 8:30 am and 9:30 pm). Should you experience an urgent access issue, please contact SA Police on 131 444 for immediate assistance.

A Driveway and Gutter Crossing Application form must be completed and approved prior to any works being undertaken on a driveway. There is a fee associated with this application.

The driveway criteria are as follows (unless approved otherwise):

• Driveway width should not exceed 4.5 metres across the council verge and 5.5 metres at the kerb (this is for all single dwelling properties. A double garage doesn’t mean a resident will get approval for a wider driveway).
• A shared driveway width should not exceed 6 m across the council verge and 7 m at the kerb (shared driveway means two or more properties using the same driveway).
• Driveway minimum width is 3 metres.
• Driveway must be at least 1.5 metres from face of any Council street trees.
• Driveway must be at least 1 metre from face of any stobie pole.
• Driveway must be at least 10 metres from an intersection.
• The resident is responsible for the full cost of the modification, tree removal/replacement and installation/maintenance of their driveway.
• If the property already has a driveway that is being made redundant, then it must be reinstated to match the kerb at the resident’s expense (unless the property qualifies for a second driveway.
• Residents may organise their own contractor/builder to undertake the works.
• Council can only quote on asphalt and block paved driveways.
• Specifications, conditions and drawings are available as part of the driveway application form.

A Driveway and Gutter Crossing Application form must be completed and approved prior to any works being undertaken on a driveway. There is a fee associated with this application.

The driveway criteria are as follows (unless approved otherwise):

• Driveway width should not exceed 4.5 metres across the council verge and 5.5 metres at the kerb (this is for all single dwelling properties. A double garage doesn’t mean a resident will get approval for a wider driveway.
• A shared driveway width should not exceed 6 metres across the Council verge and 7 metres at the kerb (shared driveway means two or more properties using the same driveway).
• Driveway minimum width is 3 metres.
• Driveway must be at least 1.5 metres from face of any Council street trees.
• Driveway must be at least 1 metre from face of any stobie pole.
• Driveway must be at least 10 metres from an intersection.
• The resident is responsible for the full cost of the modification, tree removal/replacement and installation/maintenance of their driveway.
• Residents may organise their own contractor/builder to undertake the works.
• Council can only quote on asphalt and block paved driveways.
• Specifications, conditions and drawings are available as part of the driveway application form.

A Driveway and Gutter Crossing Application form must be completed and approved prior to any works being undertaken on a driveway.

Multiple driveways are generally discouraged, however they may be considered in the following circumstances:

• On properties with a frontage greater than 30 metres.
• On corner properties (one access per street frontage).
• On arterial roads where the second driveway will allow vehicles to enter and exit the property in a forward direction, if this cannot be practically achieved by other means (e.g. it is not practical to have a turning area on-site).

The second or additional driveway does not conflict with Local or State Heritage requirements and Development Plan.

Modifying the material of a driveway (i.e. from asphalt to concrete) does not require Section 221 approval from Council as long as it is not in a Heritage Zone or any widening is to occur. 

Modification of a driveway within your own property boundary does not require Section 221 approval from Council.

Driveway and Gutter Crossing Application

Parking on verges or footpaths is not allowed because it damages landscaping and blocks pedestrian access.

No. This is illegal under the Australian Road Rules. For the safety of, and as a courtesy to, pedestrians, and for the better maintenance of the environment, you must not park (even partially) on footpaths or the verge.

Expiation notices will be given to vehicles that park on the Council verge.

To protect trees, grass, and underground services, and to keep footpaths clear for pedestrians.

It frees up space for visitors and short-term parking, reduces street clutter, and helps emergency and waste collection vehicles move easily. It also creates safer streets for cyclists who are at greater risk of cars pulling out in front of them, or opening car doors into them.

It’s safer because you have better visibility when leaving. It takes the same time as driving in, and reversing out promotes better sightlines to reduce risk to pedestrians and cyclists.

If you live in a permit zone with parking restrictions, you may apply. Check Council’s website for details.

Apply online or at Council. You’ll need proof of residence and vehicle registration.

Only in the permit zone shown on your permit.

No. It only applies to your designated permit zone.

Yes, if you have a transferable permit. Visitor permits are also available.

Parking in No Stopping zones, across driveways, on verges or footpaths, too close to intersections or crossings, and on yellow lines. 

Fines are set by the SA Government and enforced by Council.

You can request a review if you believe the offence was minor or apply to have the matter heard in court.

Unpaid fines are referred to the State Government’s Fines Enforcement Recovery Unit.

A Give Way sign and a Stop sign fundamentally act the same way in that a vehicle that approaches an intersection with either sign must give way to other vehicles.

Stop signs will only be used if there is poor sight distance at the intersection in accordance with the requirements set out in Australian Standards.

Generally, the non-compliance of the Give Way signs is due to driver complacency or being unable to see the signage as they approach the intersection. Therefore, replacing a Give Way sign with a Stop sign may yield minimal benefit in the resolution of the issue.

If an intersection has a higher occurrence of crashes, Council will inspect the intersection to see if the signage is clear enough. To make an intersection clearer, Council may prune overhanging trees or install pavement median bars (yellow humps/rumble bars) to help increase the visual cues of the approaching intersection. This treatment has proved successful at many locations.

The use of Stop signs where poor sight distance is not a factor can lead to driver disobedience, and lack of credibility of Stop signs. For these reasons no crash warrants the use of Stop signs.

Example of Pavement Median Bar treatment

T-intersections act in the same way as a Give Way sign as per the Australian Road Rules, and therefore are not required to have signage installed if the intersection operates satisfactorily.

A roadside mirror may be approved by Council if it is deemed necessary and it will not present a hazard to the resident or the general public. The cost of the mirror including installation, repair, and replacement costs will be passed on to the resident.

The installation of roadside mirrors is generally discouraged throughout the Council area as they depict a distorted image that may not accurately indicate the presence, distance or speed of approaching traffic or other road users and therefore safety at the site may be compromised rather than improved.

Council has little to no control over speeding vehicles as it comes down to driver behaviour and is a matter for SA Police to enforce speed limits. SA Police can be contacted on 131 444.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has complete control over speed limits within South Australia, including all local streets within the City of Burnside. Council can propose changes to DIT, but it is at the discretion of that Department to implement the changes.

Reducing the speed limit to 40 km/hr on a single street is very unlikely to be approved by DIT. A change to a 40 km/h speed limit must be implemented on area-wide basis (natural precinct) and all residents must be consulted. It will then be referred to the Minister of Transport.

Council will undertake an investigation into traffic volumes and vehicles speeds along the street to see if any additional signs or traffic calming devices (i.e. speed humps) are necessary in order to improve traffic safety in the area.

For any requests relating to speeding vehicles or high-traffic volumes, Council will investigate as per the following.

Traffic Volumes

Council Roads are broken into a Road Hierarchy: Arterial Roads, Sub Arterial Roads, Primary Collector Roads, Secondary Collector Roads and Local Roads. Each road category has a suggested traffic volume as shown below.

* vpd = vehicles per day

Council will compare the street’s traffic volume to its suggested limit to determine what actions (if any) need to be undertaken.

Vehicle Speeds

In order to evaluate speeding issues along any Council roads, Council uses the 85^th percentile speed (which is the speed at or below which 85 per cent of drivers travel) to determine what actions (if any) need to be undertaken.

If it is concluded that the street has a higher traffic volume and/or a high 85^th percentile speed, Council may deem that traffic calming devices are necessary.

Council will send out a letter to all residents on the street proposing parking restrictions and a questionnaire for them to complete and return.

To proceed with formal parking restrictions, Council requires a 33 per cent response rate and for 66 per cent of the respondents to be in favour.

Please note that due to the high cost of installing traffic calming devices, a budgetary allocation may need to be secured, which may mean that the installation cannot occur until the following Financial Year.

Arterial (Major) roads are owned and controlled by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). Council has very limited control or influence on DPTI owned roads.

The following list of Major Roads are owned and controlled by DIT:

• Fullarton Road
• Greenhill Road
• Glen Osmond Road
• Glynburn Road (North of Waterfall Terrace)
• Kensington Road (West of Penfold Road) 
• Magill Road
• Mt Barker Road / South Eastern Freeway
• Old Norton Summit Road
• Penfold Road (North of Kensington Road)
• Portrush Road
• Waterfall Terrace (Glynburn to Waterfall Gully Road)
• Waterfall Gully Road

The following list of Major Roads come under Council’s control:

• Glynburn Road (South of Waterfall Terrace)
• Kensington Road (East of Penfold Road) 
• Penfold Road (South of Kensington Road)
• The Parade.

If your request is in relation to one of the following on a Major Road, please contact Council:

• Parking issues (excluding bike lane and clearway related)
• Any works on the footpath or up to the roadside kerb.

If your request is in regard to one of the following on a DIT road please direct your enquiry to DIT:

• Road closures
• Clearways
• Bike lanes
• Traffic lights/signal faults
• Roundabouts (Glynburn/Greenhill, Penfold/Kensington & Penfold/Parade intersections)
• Keep Clear road markings
• U-Turn Bans and No Right Turn Bans

Yes, Council supports the closure of local streets for conducting Street Parties or similar events, subject to the activity not causing an unsafe situation or an unreasonable negative impact upon road traffic amenity. A fee is applicable based upon an administrative charge set through the Council’s Annual Fees & Charges.

Council requires at least 4 weeks’ notice so that we can formally notify Emergency services of the street closure and so the event (road closure) can be published.

Councils asks that the applicant notifies all the affected residents of the street closure.

Application to Temporarily Close a Street for a Special Event

Council has a policy to progressively upgrade all asphalt footpaths with block paved footpaths. This forms part of a long-term plan to occur over coming years.

Council aims to provide footpaths on both sides of major (arterial) roads and on, at least, one side of all other roads (where practicable).

Footpath renewals are considered based on the condition rating of the existing path and the road hierarchy, so that preference is given to highest risk areas.

Capital Works Projects

Road renewals are planned based on the road’s condition rating and the road hierarchy, so that preference is given to highest risk streets.

Capital Works Projects