Request for Time Limited No-Stopping Zones on Trout Street, Trevally Court and Trochus Court, Thornlands to Improve Traffic Safety During Peak Hours
Principal Petitioner: Dean Cox
Closing Date: 4.30pm, Tuesday 2 December 2025
At 10 signatures, this petition will be considered properly made.
Petition Request:
This request is for a change of parking rules for Trout Street, Trevally Court & Trochus Ct Thornlands for one side of each street to be listed as ‘No Stopping’ Monday to Friday 7:30am-8:30am & 2:30pm-3:30pm. This request is made due to the traffic congestions caused by parking from students at the nearby high school and parents picking up children from both the school and nearby childcare centre. The restricted passageway accompanied by inexperienced drivers and a high foot traffic from two schools egressing in close intervals causes a high likelihood of serious injury to drivers and pedestrians. Recent traffic crashes occurring at the location have so far only resulted in damage to property and motor vehicles. By restricting one side of each street, students will still have ample parking in close proximity to the school but would create a reduction in the volume of closely parked vehicles, ideally resulting in a reduced likelihood of traffic crashes occurring.
Council will respond to Principal Petitioner regarding the outcome of the petition within 10 business days of the meeting at which the petition is presented.
Petition Response:
Thank you for your petition regarding on‑street parking on Trout Court, Trevally Court and Trochus Court in Thornlands.
After reviewing the request and recent evidence, Council has decided not to install time‑limited no‑stopping zones on these streets.
Why Council has come to this decision:
- The streets are within walking distance of Carmel College and, at times, a small number of school‑related vehicles park in the area.
- Council’s review of aerial imagery over 19 separate dates since 22 June 2022 did not show persistent or widespread parking congestion on the three streets. The highest volumes observed (22 June 2022) were:
- Trout Court (approx. 313 m): 7 vehicles
- Trevally Court (approx. 119 m): 7 vehicles
- Trochus Court (approx. 180 m): 3 vehicles
- Images captured on weekends also indicate that around one‑third of vehicles parked in these streets belong to local residents.
- All three streets were constructed in the 1980s with an approximate 7.15 m carriageway, providing adequate width for the limited on‑street parking that occurs. They are cul‑de‑sacs with very low traffic volumes, have good sight lines, and Council has identified no safety issues arising from typical parking activity.
- Parking on public roads is an acceptable use when it is safe and compliant with Queensland road rules.
- Council previously investigated similar requests and provided responses on 21 July 2021 and 1 September 2022, each finding that regulated parking was not warranted.
Based on these findings, introducing time‑limited no‑stopping zones would remove legitimate parking capacity without addressing an ongoing safety or congestion problem.
What you can do if issues arise:
If you observe unsafe or illegal parking (e.g., vehicles obstructing driveways, footpaths, or parking too close to intersections), please contact Council’s Local Laws team on (07) 3829 8999.
Targeted patrols and enforcement can be arranged where needed. Drivers are also reminded to park considerately and to comply with the Queensland road rules, including keeping clear of intersections and not obstructing access to properties or footpaths.
Council appreciates the community’s interest in safe and accessible streets. If new evidence of recurring safety issues emerges, we welcome details (dates, times, photos) so we can reassess.