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Parking hours in the central city

New central city night-time parking hours

Paid on-street parking hours in the central city changed on 1 July 2010.

What changes have been made?

  • Previously, paid parking hours in the central city were 7.30am to 7.30pm.
  • There is now a $4 fee to park in the city after 7.30pm and remain parked for the rest of the night.
  • As a general practice, please ensure you observe the parking signs when parking.

Where will the new fee apply?

The new fee will apply in the central city, which is the current $4 per hour tariff zone.

What will the new central city parking signs say?

  • Signs affected by the new $4.00 night time parking fee will show an end time of 8.30pm Mon-Sat.
  • Read the signs carefully, as there are a few different sign layouts to reflect the local parking conditions.
  • For example, in the case of 1 hour parking in the central city, the sign will have two panels.
  • The first panel will read 1P meter 7.30am – 7.30pm Mon-Sat.
  • The second panel will read P meter 7.30pm – 8.30pm Mon-Sat.
  • This arrangement of panels will give you the option to either:
    • park from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, as per the sign at a cost of $4
    • park from 6.30pm until the end of the night, as long as you pay the $8 fee (two hours at $4 per hour).

If I arrive at 6.30pm, how much will I have to pay to stay the rest of the night?

  • If the sign reads ‘until 7.30pm,’ you will only be required to pay the hourly rate of $4 to stay parked for the rest of the night.
  • If the sign reads ‘until 8.30pm’, you will be required to pay $8 to stay for the rest of the night.

If I arrive in the city after 8.30pm, will I still have to pay to park in the city?

  • No. If you arrive in the city after 8.30pm and park in an on-street metered space, you will not have to pay to park.
  • The most important thing is that you read the signs carefully.

For all other areas outside the central city, signage will remain the same.

  • Always check the parking signs.

Why do I have to pay until 8.30pm in some areas and only until 7.30pm in others?

  • There are a range of meters and parking spaces in the central city, to ensure better access for all who drive into the city.
  • The new night time parking fee generally allows you to park from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and remain legally parked for the rest of the night.
  • Always check the parking signs.

Do I need to return to my meter?

  • If you are parking in the central city in a 1P, 2P or longer term on-street car space, you will be able to pay your meter from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and stay for the rest of the night.
  • You do not need to return to your meter.