Editing Melbourne (section)

=== '''Driving''' ===

Melbourne is not an easy city to drive in because of the trams, their [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Moreinfoandservices/PublicTransport/TramProjects/TramPriorityAndSafety.htm rights] on the road, and also simply learning how to do a [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/RoadRules/Turning.htm hook-turn] in the CBD. It's important to ensure you check out the [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au VicRoads] website before attempting to drive in Australia/ this state, in case there are [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/RoadRules/ road rules] you're unfamiliar with, like driving on the left. You might also like to participate in the [http://www.tacsafety.com.au/jsp/content/NavigationController.do?areaID=9&tierID=1&navID=E95EEB2B7F00000100D71E347E6D54C5&navLink=null&pageID=322 TAC DriveSmart] program to gain more confidence or take a safety driving course.

We also have a few toll highways, managed by [http://www.citylink.com.au/ Citylink] and [http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ParkingTransportandRoads/Parking/Pages/Parking.aspx parking] can be difficult to work out. Do not get caught without a valid ticket - the 'Grey Ghosts' (parking inspectors) are everywhere at all hours of the day & night! Parking permits are required in most areas/ suburbs of Melbourne whether there is signage or not. Each council manages their own parking permits so you will need to Google what council your home is in to find out where to get your permit.