GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PARKING SIGNS AND LINES PARKING GUIDE TO 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. 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 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 and . 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 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

B 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 ASHGROVE AVE S Traffic and parking control areas have signs installed on all entries indicating S

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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 ST V Y E E B ST PAULS TCE R PERMIT EXCEPTED’. G M Y TENERIFFE M 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) STORYBRIDGE Q (including Brisbane Visitor Information FERNBERG RDPADDINGTON BRISBANE PRIVATE ST MACQUARIE PARKING ENFORCEMENT B HOSPITAL BRUNSWICK ST and Booking Centre) W TURBOT ST R Parking enforcement is one of the ways in which Council is helping to ANN ST T BOUNDARY RD S ease congestion and improve safety for motorists. WILLIAM H MERTHYR RD ROSALIE BRIDGEJOLLY A RAINWORTH RD GO BETWEEN T Brisbane Transit Centre Council enforces parking regulations by responding to complaints and MILTON RD F BRIDGE D CARRINGTON ST Q U carrying out proactive patrols. HAIG RD N CBD NEW FARM KURILPA V State Library of Queensland BRIDGE G If you receive a fine for unlawful parking, you have 28 days from V L W Suncorp Stadium () the issue date to pay. You can pay online at Council’s website VICTORIA M BRIDGE (brisbane.qld.gov.au), by visiting an Australia Post Office, or X The E2 SOUTH BRISBANE by phoning Council’s parking infringement line on 1300 012 747. CORONATION DR O Y (Brisbane Cricket Ground) K E1 WYNNUM RD C Z Queensland Centre If you think your parking fine was issued in error, you can lodge a P R dispute, in writing, within 28 days from the date the fine was issued to MILTON RD Hospitals MONTAGUE RD COOK BRIDGE MAIN ST U CAPTAIN LYTTON RD avoid further notices or additional costs. Disputes can be lodged online THE WESLEY Train station at brisbane.qld.gov.au or by phoning Council’s Contact Centre on HOSPITAL WEST END SOUTH BANK GOODWILLBRIDGE SYLVAN RD VULTURE ST I RIVER TCE Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development precinct 3403 8888 for assistance. V IC (parking disruptions may occur) MISKIN ST TO RIA ST G

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A E N D L L E STANLEY ST EAST CAVENDISH RD PARKING AREAS METERED PARKING MISKIN ST Y R TCE MONTAGUE RD E N (UNLESS OTHERWISE SIGNED) BOUNDARY ST Parking meters are used to regulate parking in areas where on-street parking N A L G O MOGGILL RD L MERTON RD is in high demand. Prices are set depending on the part of the city in which A G Ballymore Traffic Area (P5min Event Days) D A DESHON ST S N you park. In Brisbane there are three parking zones: T Brisbane Central Traffic Area (2P)

O R SI R N D TARINGA FR E Zone 1 - Brisbane CBD SWANN RD ED R RD Lang Park Traffic Area (1/4P Event Days) SCHONELL D Zone 2 - city fringe X St Lucia Traffic Area (2P) GAILEY RD DUTTON PARK PRINCESS Dutton Park Parking Control Area (2P) Zone 3 - rest of Brisbane. ST LUCIA ELEANOR O’KEEFE ST SWANN RD SCHONELL ALEXANDRA BRIDGE HOSPITAL Gabba Traffic Area (2P, 1/4P Event Days) Fifteen-minute free parking is available at more than 7500 metered parking D OLD CLEVELAND RD

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O G H P 15 minutes’ option. AW S I A H R N This map is a summary of inner-city parking areas only as of LAMBERT RD IL K L E O SIDE R T N C January 2018. For up-to-date information and detailed street maps If you are planning to park in a metered parking space for more than C E D E D AN JULIETTE ST R FAIRFIELD RD ISB for all parking areas in Brisbane visit brisbane.qld.gov.au 15 minutes, or within the CBD, you can pay by cash, via the CellOPark BR E CORSO Australia app or by using the Tap N Go payment option. BRISBAN M PDE GREENSLOPES

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