Riding a Vespa around Sydney was just a little bit guerrilla until now.

Scooters are obviously better for the gridlocked streets than cars, but were still (theoretically) subject to the same fines. And a problem, because there was no workable way to display tickets on bikes. I say theoretically because I don’t know anyone who got fined for parking without buying a ticket. Still, a real concern.

(Untimed parking spaces map for the city)

The council’s announced changes for scooters and bikes in the city (meaning Darlinghurst and Kings Cross, the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern and Ultimo):

• no tickets in timed areas – still need to watch the time restrictions
• 100 more untimed parking spaces in CBD – total 700 spots
• anchor points and locking rails for motorcycles trial in untimed parking areas
• cheaper on-street parking permits for city residents

Great, but not a moment too soon.