Can I park in a loading zone and for how long?

1. A driver must not stop in a loading zone if signage applicable to the zone indicates it is for Commercial Vehicles Only, unless the driver is driving:

(a) A bus that is dropping off, or picking up passengers; or
(b) A truck that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods; or
(c) A motor vehicle displaying a commercial vehicle identification label issued by the local government.

Under the Transport Operations Road Use Management Act, commercial vehicles are determined by body type - namely utilities, vans or small trucks - not passenger vehicles or registration type through Queensland Transport.

If signage applicable to the zone only states 'loading zone' you may stop there if you are driving a motor vehicle that is dropping off, or picking up, goods; or dropping off, or picking up, passengers.

2. A driver who is permitted to stop in a loading zone under section (1) (a), (b) or (c) must not stay continuously in the zone for longer than:

(a) 30 minutes, or
(b) if information on or with the loading zone signs applying to the loading zone indicates another time - the indicated time.

3. A driver who is permitted to stop in a loading zone must not stay continuously in the zone for more than 20 minutes.

4. A driver who is permitted to stop in a loading zone section must not stay continuously in the zone for longer than two minutes.