https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/comments/1ighhjb/stopping_for_trams/
created by SnoozySnoozySoozy on 03/02/2025 at 05:02 UTC
122 upvotes, 21 top-level comments (showing 21)
It seems that the number of vehicles passing trams at stops is increasing.
Also it feels a huge number of cyclists don't know the rule applies to them also.
Maybe it's time for a friendly reminder again.
https://youtu.be/hdVvEGNPCas?si=zI57DRBhIq2leTXG
Comment by ExpensivePanda66 at 03/02/2025 at 05:36 UTC
128 upvotes, 5 direct replies
Is it just me, or have newer trams lacked the little fold out stop signs? I feel like they made the rule really obvious.
Comment by ELVEVERX at 03/02/2025 at 06:32 UTC
41 upvotes, 2 direct replies
All tramps should have cameras on them that turn on when they are stopped and the doors are open. If a car goes past during this period it should be the same punishment for running a red light.
It is not safe and it is putting people at risk.
Comment by Bocca013 at 03/02/2025 at 05:50 UTC
35 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Almost got ran over yesterday morning while getting off a tram because some fuckwit in a Ute had to make the green arrow
Comment by Just_Wolf-888 at 03/02/2025 at 08:06 UTC
13 upvotes, 1 direct replies
When I stop for a tram, I always put my bike across the bike lane so it's more difficult to just speed past me.
Comment by poemsandfists at 03/02/2025 at 06:05 UTC
49 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Trams should hace cameras installed and fine the hell out of cars that pass when stopped. Surely a good revenue raiser at least. Would solve Victoria’s debt problems
Comment by spypsy at 03/02/2025 at 06:17 UTC
63 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Someone needs to start educating and fining the crap out of the Uber Eats drivers on those (big breath) **two-wheeled, motorised delivery vehicles that aren’t bicycles because they don’t require peddling so don’t get them confused with bicycles** …. Yeah, those people really need a huge kick up the ass, especially in the CBD and inner suburbs.
Comment by humpjbear at 03/02/2025 at 05:59 UTC*
13 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Unfortunately there are more fuck heads on the road. It would be nice if trams installed cameras at each door and put a screen at the top of the exit that displays the street behind you so you can see oncoming traffic.
Comment by ComprehensiveRide246 at 03/02/2025 at 07:27 UTC
11 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I live for when the tram driver gets out and gives them what for. As they fucking should.
Comment by fabiocortivo at 03/02/2025 at 11:45 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I arrived in Melbourne 5 days ago from overseas, and spent about 3 hours walking from east Brunswick to CBD and back. I observed and learned traffic rules. The day after I bought a bike and cycled to port Melbourne and back. To be honest cycling (and probably driving) is extremely confusing, like the turn right from the left side (WTF??) or traffic lights here and there. One of the very first thing I noticed was that cars had to stop when the tram stopped, so if people don't do it I believe they haven't spent enough time in Melbourne because that's literally the first thing you learn.
Comment by Reasonable_ginger at 03/02/2025 at 06:13 UTC
10 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Cyclist and e scooter riders are shocking. Some good ones who stop with the tram and others just keep going.
Comment by WretchedMisteak at 03/02/2025 at 08:46 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Yeah, I'd been caught out a couple of times on Swanston Street, thinking no public access for cars and the like. Nearly taken out by cyclists.
Comment by FlinflanFluddle4 at 03/02/2025 at 07:32 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I know someone who was very nearly killed when a cyclist hit them as they disembarked a tram. She just kept on riding like nothing happened
Comment by shammysean at 03/02/2025 at 09:29 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Immediate loss of license and fined
Comment by yet-another-username at 03/02/2025 at 11:19 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Inevitable, since they removed the stop signs in the newer trams.
It's like they want people to die.
Comment by Draknurd at 03/02/2025 at 09:02 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
If only there was cheap technology, like little cameras, that could record footage of cars driving past tram doors, send to a person to verify, then issue fines to vehicles…
Comment by guska at 03/02/2025 at 10:12 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
And then those of us who DO stop, either get some wanker leaning on the horn behind us, or as I had the other day, a bloke lean out of his Hilux, and in full bogan, "Geddout da fukken wah cunt!"
Comment by Tygie19 at 03/02/2025 at 11:18 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
When I’m in Melbourne I treat any tram that is not moving as though people could be getting out. It’s just such a no brainer I would have thought!
Comment by TayBells at 03/02/2025 at 19:47 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Melville Rd!!! I’m surprised more people don’t die.
Comment by Single-Patience3926 at 03/02/2025 at 07:24 UTC
-1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
You cannot educate Melburnians.
Comment by ThurstyAU at 03/02/2025 at 10:31 UTC
-1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Wouldn't it make more logical sense to use electrified buses than trams nowadays? I mean getting on and off public transport in the middle of the road seems pretty nonsensical to me.
If we are all concerned about safety and livelihood of each other, then the ability to approach from the footpath as opposed to the road would fix this right? No need to have more laws and rules when people don't know basic road standards to begin with.
I also want to share a flip side where a woman went to cross the road in front of me as I had already passed the tram on toorak Rd. She yelled saying I had to stop with some hand gestures. I feel common sense goes both ways, but that's my two bobs.
Comment by goodvibes-allthetime at 03/02/2025 at 12:30 UTC
-5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Who are these people advocating for more cameras, we have enough of a big brother nanny state here. Change the roads.remove tram stops if necessary.