Stags Love Loading Zones

[Paramour]

Loading Zone.pdf

Had an argument with a parking inspector regarding my use of a loading zone in the Sydney CBD, to pick something up from work. I pointed out that my stag meets the requirements as per the road rules. .he said it's for loading and unloading. . of stuff, I said perhaps he needs to read it again. . includes people. .

Just a quick rant as I thought it was funny to stick it to a parking inspector, mind you I made sure I was quick to avoid going over time. . lol

it's also an FYI for you stag owners that did not know about this rule for that quick park at shops and important places. .

Jules

Edited July 9, 2011 by Paramour

[S T A R 3 3]

i heard that, in Canberra, wagon owners are eligible for a short stay loading zone permit? Just need to request it when doing rego.. or something.

[Daleo]

Nice one Jules!

Pretty clear in the guidelines that the wagon qualifies. Getting one over a parking inspector; livin' the dream right there.

[Paramour]

Nice one Jules!

Pretty clear in the guidelines that the wagon qualifies. Getting one over a parking inspector; livin' the dream right there.

I reckon he was timing me to pounce come the 16th minute. .to help keep car parks safe. .

[Duncan]

haha good work...been doing that one for years (the ute is also great for it).

I understand the parking inspector's frustration, especially with all the 4wds getting around these days...but for once the rules go our way

[Paramour]

haha good work...been doing that one for years (the ute is also great for it).

I understand the parking inspector's frustration, especially with all the 4wds getting around these days...but for once the rules go our way

2008 NSW ammendments removed 4WD's for that exact loop hole. .but glad the wagons remained, so convenient when popping in to city of busy shops.

[Daleo]

But the Stagea IS a 4WD...

Now what?

[liger]

being a courier driver and seeing people who park their cars in loading zones gives me the shits. while i have no problem with people parking in loading zones for 5-10min to quickly grab something. its the people that park there for hours that give me the shits. and then when you double park and block them in, they suddently rush out screaming their head off.

[Paramour]

being a courier driver and seeing people who park their cars in loading zones gives me the shits. while i have no problem with people parking in loading zones for 5-10min to quickly grab something. its the people that park there for hours that give me the shits. and then when you double park and block them in, they suddently rush out screaming their head off.

I agree totally, it's perfect for it's intended purpose, in & out

[Tangles]

I agree totally, it's perfect for it's intended purpose, in & out

exactly. got no problem useing loading zones in adelaide cbd with my stagea for that exact reason, to off-or-on load product.

Ive also got disabiity parking permit and use that when I must........... FYI Im on disability pension.

[pipster11]

But the Stagea IS a 4WD...

Now what?

nope, not 4wd, they are AWD

[Daleo]

nope, not 4wd, they are AWD

Lol, I'm sure the Parking Inspector would see it that way too...

[pipster11]

you'd probably be fine unless you own an ARX which is 4wd height off the ground

[Paramour]

What is a station wagon?

A station wagon is a vehicle having all of the following features.

• Has a sedan equivalent. That is, the body forward of the front seat or seats and the greater part of the mechanical equipment, is the same or substantially the same as in a car of the same make and
• Has a flat roof extending at the same height to the rear of the vehicle. That is, the body is carried without significant reduction in height from the front seat or seats to the rearof the vehicle and
• Has an entrance at the rear suitable for the loading and unloading goods and
• Is manufactured with a rear seat or seats which can be folded or removed readily to provide additional floor space for the carriage of goods and
• That when the seat or seats immediately to the rear of the front seat or seats are in position for passengers, has a substantial space for the carriage of goods in proportion to the overall size of the interior of the vehicle.

[lilcrash]

nope, not 4wd, they are AWD

Isnt the stagea 4wd not awd, isn't it the same setup as say a hilux or rodeo. 4wd light on dash, 4wd fuses in fuse box. Kinda makes me assume 4wd also. I would only consider a Subaru or landcruiser as an awd, constant 4 wheel propultion. I may be wrong but that's my understanding.

[pipster11]

i was always under the assumption that 4wd was selectable and involved a proper centre diff with gears and things that go clunk (and maybe high/lo range)

pretty sure awd is when you have a transfer case like ours

[GTR-N1]

haha good work...been doing that one for years (the ute is also great for it).

I understand the parking inspector's frustration, especially with all the 4wds getting around these days...but for once the rules go our way

...and how does the Cube qualify Duncan - or not?

[Sunkist]

...and how does the Cube qualify Duncan?

its one of the boxes to be loaded

[Pft shh 89]

What is a station wagon?

A station wagon is a vehicle having all of the following features.

• Has a sedan equivalent. That is, the body forward of the front seat or seats and the greater part of the mechanical equipment, is the same or substantially the same as in a car of the same make,
• Has a flat roof extending at the same height to the rear of the vehicle. That is, the body is carried without significant reduction in height from the front seat or seats to the rearof the vehicle and
• Has an entrance at the rear suitable for the loading and unloading goods and
• Is manufactured with a rear seat or seats which can be folded or removed readily to provide additional floor space for the carriage of goods and
• That when the seat or seats immediately to the rear of the front seat or seats are in position for passengers, has a substantial space for the carriage of goods in proportion to the overall size of the interior of the vehicle.

so according to this you guys with c34 and r34 front would be very easy to convince them that it's a skyline wagon and that they can't get you for anything.

[GoldZilla]

i was always under the assumption that 4wd was selectable and involved a proper centre diff with gears and things that go clunk (and maybe high/lo range)

pretty sure awd is when you have a transfer case like ours

Yeah, that's my "take" on it too. IMO a Subaru Liberty Outback would still just qualify (if I were in need to argue the point to a parking inspector) but a Forrestor would not (sorry Terry ).

...and how does the Cube qualify Duncan - or not?

its one of the boxes to be loaded

Hahahahaha

so according to this you guys with c34 and r34 front would be very easy to convince them that it's a skyline wagon and that they can't get you for anything.

Well, Stageas are basically built on a Skyline platform, so that's your qualification there. And yeah, the R34 front would make it a fair bit easier to convince them!