GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PARKING SIGNS AND LINES PARKING GUIDE TO BRISBANE Parking signs and lines may vary in different parts of Brisbane. Here are some examples of common parking signs and lines you’ll see throughout the city. It's all part of Council's plan Clearway signs Bus Zone signs Clearways are used to improve traffic flow and Bus Zones are used by scheduled bus services to illegally parked vehicles may be towed at the owner’s pick up and set down passengers. Some bus zones 7AM–9AM expense. Some clearways only operate during peak are allocated as short-term holding zones or parking 4PM–7PM times. If there are no times indicated on the sign, the for buses and coaches. clearway applies 24 hours a day. No Stopping signs Taxi Zone signs Vehicles are not permitted to stop in No Stopping Only taxis are permitted to stop in Taxi Zones. zones. Some No Stopping zones only operate at Taxi Zones are designated locations where passengers certain times. If there are no times or days on the can be picked up and dropped off by taxis. sign, stopping is not permitted at any time. Yellow No Stopping lines Works Zone signs Stopping is not permitted at any time on the Only vehicles used for nearby construction work are side of roads marked with a continuous yellow line. permitted to stop in Works Zones. For example, this This applies to all vehicles at any time. may be trucks delivering steel or concrete which require direct access to the construction site. No Parking signs Mail Zone signs No Parking signs allow you to stop your vehicle for up Authorised postal vehicles are permitted to stop in these to two minutes to pick up or drop off passengers and areas. All other motorists are not permitted to stop TIPS TO HELP YOU PARK SAFELY AND LAWFULLY goods. Drivers must remain within three metres of the in Mail Zones, even when using post boxes or visiting vehicle at all times. Australia Post offices. • Some locations in Brisbane have different restrictions at or have a commercial vehicle permit that has been issued different times of the day. Make sure you read the signs by Brisbane City Council. BRISBANE CENTRAL Traffic and Parking Control Area Boundary signs Disability Parking Zone signs TRAFFIC REAA carefully so you understand the restrictions that apply. 7 6 • Generally, you can only stop for two minutes at 7 Installed on all entries to the area, these signs Disability parking spaces are provided to help people indicate area-wide conditions that apply. Signed with limited mobility get in and out of their vehicles. • Do not stop or park on yellow lines, in no stopping zones, passenger loading zones so please ensure you check parking restrictions along streets override area-wide ONLY Motorists are not permitted to stop in these spaces clearways, bus zones, taxi zones or other special use zones. the parking signs. parking conditions during the times and without displaying a valid Australian Disability Parking days indicated. Scheme permit. • Unless otherwise signed, do not park on or across • On-street parking within the central business district footpaths, driveways, medians and kerb ramps. (CBD) is intended for short-term parking only. For longer End Traffic and Parking Control Area Residential Parking Permit Area signs stays please consider using public transport or parking at • Be aware that some metered parking zones change to Boundary signs The parking time limit applies to all vehicles during the an off-street parking location. These signs are located on all exits from areas. days and times indicated on the sign. If the sign says clearways or no stopping zones at peak times, typically between 7am and 9am, and 4pm and 7pm, Monday • Free 15-minute parking is available at more than These signs indicate the end of the area-wide RESIDENT ‘RESIDENT PERMIT EXCEPTED’, the time limit does PERMIT parking conditions. EXCEPTED not apply to vehicles with a valid resident or visitor to Friday. 7500 metered parking spaces across Brisbane, outside parking permit. the CBD and at Council’s two off-street car parks at • There are a number of traffic and parking control areas Wickham Terrace and King George Square. Passenger Loading Zone signs Transit Lane signs in place across Brisbane, where area-wide parking limits Motorists can stop in these zones to drop off and Transit Lane signs indicate where transit lanes operate and regulations apply. Large signs located on each area’s • Australian Disability Parking Scheme permit holders pick up passengers. along roads. These lanes encourage more people to boundaries explain conditions. can park free of charge for an unlimited amount of 7–9AM travel in each car, helping to reduce traffic congestion. time where the parking limit sign is 30 minutes or more. Passenger loading – Usually two-minute maximum. • Do not stop in a commercial loading zone unless you are Parking is not permitted in transit lanes when they Where the time limit is less than 30 minutes, they can are operational. dropping off or picking up goods. Your vehicle must be a park for up to 30 minutes. commercial vehicle under the Queensland Road Rules, zone buss top haildriver Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone signs 3 Bus Stop signs Mt GravattEast- 22 Motorists of commercial vehicles can stop in these Unless signed otherwise, stopping is not permitted zones to drop off and pick up goods. within 20 metres on the approach, and 10 metres on PLEASE CONSIDER KEEPING THIS GUIDE IN YOUR CAR. Goods (commercial) – Usually 20-minute maximum. the departure side of a bus stop sign. Shared Loading Zone signs Tow-Away Zones 2 Motorists can stop in these zones to drop off and If your vehicle has been towed for unlawfully stopping or pick up passengers and goods. parking, please phone Council’s 24-hour Contact Centre 3403 8888 Passenger loading – Usually two-minute maximum. TOW-AWAY on for assistance. Goods (commercial) – Usually 20-minute maximum. Loading Zone signs Bus Lane signs Motorists can stop in these zones to drop off and Bus Lane signs indicate where bus lanes operate pick up passengers and goods. along roads. These lanes improve the performance Passenger loading – two-minute maximum. of Brisbane’s public transport network. Parking is not Cell Park Goods (non-commercial, for example, passenger permitted in bus lanes when they are operational. only vehicles) – 20-minute maximum. OO Goods (commercial, for example, buses and trucks) – Australia 30-minute maximum. Now available to download for free from app stores. Brisbane City Council Printed on sustainable paper brisbane.qld.gov.au GPO Box 1434 3403 8888 Customers can pay for metered parking at the meters or Brisbane Qld 4001 /BrisbaneCityCouncil by downloading and using the CellOPark Australia app @brisbanecityqld CA16-649693-02-3160 which means you only pay for the parking you use. © 2018 Brisbane City Council @brisbanecitycouncil BRISBANE PARKING AREAS PLACES OF INTEREST NEWMARKET RD A Anzac Square To manage on-street parking demand, a number of traffic and parking control BRISBANE AIRPORT B Roma Street Parkland ENOGGERA RD ENOGGERA areas, and resident permit parking schemes are in place across Brisbane. ABBOTSFORD RD SFORD SMITH DR ING C Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Traffic and Parking Control Areas BOWEN HILLS K D Brisbane Powerhouse ASHGROVE AVE S Traffic and parking control areas have signs installed on all entries indicating S BOWEN BRIDGE RD A P J E1 City Botanic Gardens the area-wide parking conditions. Parking signs located on individual streets Y S B B R Y within the area override these conditions for days and times indicated on E E2 Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha T C I A R K the sign. Residents’ and their visitors’ vehicles that have a valid permit W INNE Brisbane City Hall F F AT E A R are exempt from the area-wide parking conditions and signed parking W S T G Treasury Casino WATERWORKS RD O WINDSOR RD HERSTON C restrictions which indicate ‘RESIDENT PERMIT EXCEPTED’. R K HERSTON RD R NEWSTEAD ROYAL BRISBANE E S H Customs House E R P AND WOMEN'S K D SKYRING TCE Resident Permit Parking Schemes ASHGROVE HOSPITAL R D I Queensland Maritime Museum Resident permit parking schemes differ from traffic and parking control K KELVIN GROVE E J Newstead House L areas as parking signs are installed in individual streets indicating the parking V I JUBILEE TCE N COMMERCIAL RD K Parliament House S conditions that apply. Residents’ and their visitors’ vehicles that have a valid G FORTITUDE KENNEDY TCE S R A O VALLEY permit are exempt from signed parking restrictions which indicate ‘RESIDENT P L Queensland Art Gallery ST V Y E E B ST PAULS TCE R PERMIT EXCEPTED’. G M Y TENERIFFE M Queensland Museum and Sciencentre R U D IT ENOGGERA TCE SGR C O A INNER WICKHAM ST E V Gallery of Modern Art For more information about Brisbane’s parking areas and permits, please G E N R ST ANDREW'S SPRING HILL ANN ST T D visit brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone Council’s Contact Centre on A WAR MEMORIAL E O Queensland Performing Arts Centre LATROBE TCE R COLLEGE HOSPITALRD KENT ST 3403 8888. G JAMES ST GIVEN TCE BOUNDARY ST P Queensland University of Technology campuses (2) STORY BRIDGE STORY Q Queen Street Mall (including Brisbane Visitor Information FERNBERG RDPADDINGTON BRISBANE PRIVATE ST MACQUARIE PARKING ENFORCEMENT B HOSPITAL BRUNSWICK ST and Booking Centre) W TURBOT ST R Kangaroo Point Cliffs Parking enforcement is one of the ways in which Council is helping to ANN ST T BOUNDARY RD S Ballymore Stadium ease congestion and improve safety for motorists.