Editing Melbourne (section)

=== '''Hitch-hiking''' ===

There is loads of information on hitch hiking in Australia on the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Australia Hitchwiki] site. And though no one ever seems to be prosecuted for hitch hiking (we even rang the police who just laughed) there are laws in different states, here are some we could find:

'''''[http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_reg/rtc2000113/s259.html Western Australia]:''''' A person shall not, while on a carriageway or median strip solicit contributions, employment or a ride from an occupant of a vehicle;

'''''[http://www.police.qld.gov.au/Resources/Internet/services/reportsPublications/documents/bulletin292-22.pdf Queensland]:''''' Hitch hiking from median strips, traffic islands, painted islands and the road shoulder has been banned. Hitch hiking from one of these areas attracts a fine of $30, consistent with the existing fine for hitch hiking from a road.

'''''[http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/Domino/Web_Notes/LDMS/PubLawToday.nsf/7e27929611f1d5c2ca256dac00186f32/3c5d32985cd89439ca2571400081f707/$FILE/99-120sr016.pdf Victoria]:''''' A person must not stand on, or move onto, a road to hitchhike.