Motorcycle parking locations

Guidelines For Parking Motorcycles On Campus

Please note that due to recent amendments of University vehicle management, parking in this location is now in breach of the offence of ‘stopping on a footpath’. Approved motorcycle parking locations are marked on the attached map.

On Campus Motorcycle parkingThe university community works hard to maintain a campus environment which is safe, appealing and conducive to learning. To do so effectively largely requires the understanding, support and cooperation of campus users.

From time to time complaints are received from staff, students and others regarding issues of obstruction, noise, fumes and ground damage caused by some motorcycles being driven or parked in close proximity to on campus facilities.

In Victoria there are some legal concessions available to motor cycle riders regarding parking in ‘public places’. Whilst university campuses are largely regarded as public places they are in fact private property and the owner (university) has legal and other responsibilities to its students, staff and visitors including safety and preservation of the amenity for intended uses. Additionally, in respect of vehicle parking, the university has statutory powers to assist the management of all vehicles on our campuses.

To help provide a safe, orderly environment and to minimise the impact of vehicles, particularly on inner campus areas, the university seeks to encourage all motorcycle riders to play their part by considering and adopting some simple practices when parking on Monash University campuses.

Please

o Do not ride on the pedestrian footpaths or on grassed areas in close proximity to campus buildings. These are not intended or constructed for vehicular use. Engaging in this practice may, pose a serious risk to yourself and others, creates an unreasonable level of noise and damage to campus grounds. Please switch off and walk.

o Do not park where signs indicate that motorcycles/vehicles may not park.

o Do not park on nature strips, garden beds or grassed areas.

o Do not park opposite any vehicle parking bay reserved for people with disabilities, bus stops, taxi ranks or loading bays. This may present difficulties for others entering/exiting vehicles.

o When considering whether to park, particularly on footpaths or around building’s, consider the impact this may have on visual or mobility impaired persons.

o Do not obstruct building entrances, emergency or other exits, or park beneath building stairwells (This may interfere with building evacuations and emergency services access).

o Do not park on or near service access points, such as electrical supply boxes, fire hydrants, manhole covers, post boxes or rubbish bins.

o Ensure you can park at least one motorcycle wheel diameter back from the road kerb, to allow pedestrians free access to and from the road.

o If your motorcycle is leaking oil, you should only park where permitted in roadside motorcycle bays or against the road kerb.

o Consider university community activities in the area, ie. graduations, markets, student functions, and the impact motorcycle parking may have on the safety and amenity of the immediate area.

Note the university does not accept liability for any damage, loss or injury arising in respect of any private vehicle on university property.  This responsibility remains with the vehicle owner.

The university supports the responsible parking of vehicles on its campuses and compliance with relevant legislation. With this in mind, we encourage you to use the designated on campus motorcycle parking areas (see campus map for preferred locations).

Vehicles parked on campus contrary to legislation may be issued with a parking infringement notice.

For further information on university’s parking visit website www.fsd.monash.edu.au/travel-parking