What is the maximum gradient permitted on a driveway?
Driveways must be constructed to conform to Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.1.In summary, the maximum gradient of domestic driveway shall be 1 in 4 ( 25% ).The maximum gradient permitted across a Council path is 1 in 40 ( 2.5% ).The maximum gradient permitted across other sections of Council road verge is 1 in 20 ( 5% ). In steep driveways, grade transitions may be necessary to eliminate vehicles scraping or bottoming.