Australian Maritime College Statute No. 12 - Traffic and Parking Statute 1999 (25/11/1999)

Overview

The Traffic and Parking Statute 1999 was enacted to provide a regulatory framework for the management of traffic and parking on the land occupied by the Australian Maritime College. This statute aims to ensure orderly movement and parking of vehicles on the college premises, thus addressing the need for a structured approach to traffic and parking issues within the institution. The Statute empowers the Council of the Australian Maritime College to establish rules, which are to be consistent with the Maritime College Act 1978 and other relevant statutes, governing traffic, parking, stopping, standing, and leaving of vehicles. Additionally, it outlines the procedure for the authorisation and provision of signs and markings, and specifies penalties for violations of these rules. The enacting body for this Statute is the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, William Patrick Deane, who approved the Statute under the authority conferred by the Maritime College Act 1978. The overarching policy objective is to maintain a safe and efficient environment for the college community by regulating traffic and parking activities effectively.

Scope and Application

The Traffic and Parking Statute 1999 applies specifically to the land occupied by the Australian Maritime College and pertains to the regulation and control of traffic and parking on these premises. The statute grants the Council the authority to create rules governing traffic, parking, stopping, standing, or leaving of vehicles within the College’s land, as well as the authorisation and provision of necessary signs and markings. It further authorises the imposition of fines not exceeding two penalty units for offences against these rules, which may be punished upon summary conviction. The jurisdictional reach of this statute is limited to the College's land and does not extend beyond it. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the statute, and its application is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Traffic and Parking Statute 1999 (section 2) empower the Council to create rules governing traffic and parking on the land occupied by the Australian Maritime College. These rules must not conflict with the Act or any statute. Specifically, the Council can regulate or control traffic and the parking, stopping, standing, or leaving of vehicles (section 2(a)). Additionally, the Council has the authority to authorise and provide signs and markings relevant to these regulations (section 2(b)). Furthermore, the statute allows for the imposition of fines, not exceeding two penalty units, for summary conviction of any offences against these traffic and parking rules (section 2(c)). The obligations and requirements imposed by the Act are primarily on the Council of the Australian Maritime College. The Council is tasked with creating and enforcing rules that effectively regulate traffic and parking on the College's land. These rules must be clear and consistent with the overarching Act or any other statute. The Council must also ensure that appropriate signs and markings are provided to communicate these rules to the public. Additionally, the Council has the authority to impose fines for any violations of the traffic and parking rules, up to a maximum of two penalty units for each offence. Breaching the rules established under the Traffic and Parking Statute 1999 can lead to several consequences. Offences against the traffic and parking rules can be punished by a fine, as stipulated in section 2(c). The maximum penalty for such offences is two penalty units. This penalty applies to any summary conviction resulting from violations of the rules. It is important to note that any enforcement actions taken must be in line with the stipulations set out in the statute and must not exceed the authorised penalties. Failure to comply with these rules can thus result in financial penalties for individuals or entities found in breach.