Response From NSW RMS - (Referred on By Blacktown City Council) Re: 'Kiss & Ride' and 'Park And Ride'

so , we are getting definition meaning son 'Kiss and Ride' compared to 'Park & Ride' and there is a distinct  result indicating that legally there is no enforceable fines, if community members park and wait for a pick up on North Parade Mount Druitt at  the 'Kiss  and Ride' designated area instead of 'Kiss and Ride - which is stop briefly, pick up/drop off or go.



So because it is legal to 'Park and Ride' as well as 'Kiss and Ride', I am suggesting that we need to officially increase the 'Kiss and Ride' drop off and pick up point, extended to eastern part of North Parade. This may resolve problem of  drivers not following 'Kiss and Ride' signs. Also, I think an explanation sign should be placed at that point so drivers are aware what a 'Kiss and Ride' means.


the suggestion to change to a 'Park and Ride' sign, was  simply to confirm what is happening at present most of the time. Personally, I do not think we need a park and ride sign at that exact spot but  it is suggest 'Park and Ride' could be placed  east of the 'Kiss and Ride' sign, on North Parade, North Mount Druitt.
 Here is the feed back from NSW RMS ( email received today):


Dear Mr Svoboda

Thank you for your suggestion to change ‘Kiss and Ride Area’ signs to ‘Park and Ride Area’ signs.

For your information, the Kiss and Ride Area sign is a supplementary sign, usually used in conjunction with a No Parking sign. The Kiss and Ride Area sign is used in this situation to emphasise the short stay, pick up/drop off purpose of the area. The Kiss and Ride Area sign is not enforceable by itself. Other parking control signs provide the time limit for the subject area.

Kiss and Ride Area signs are generally provided in busy areas with limited drop off zones, such as around schools and large shopping centres.

Changing a Kiss and Ride Area sign to Park and Ride Area sign would encourage drivers to park for longer periods (depending on the time limits for the particular area) and thereby limit or remove the capacity for drivers to drop off/pick up passengers in No Parking zones.

If you are concerned about a particular ‘Kiss and Ride Area’ sign, I recommend you speak with the relevant local council about your concerns.

If you have any further questions on this matter, Mr Chris Wong, Technical Officer at Roads and Maritime Services, would be pleased to take your call on (02) 8843 3070.

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