Home » Regulations & environment » Health & regulations » Parking
Safe and legal parking tips and tricks.
Information regarding the Australian Road Rules can be accessed through the Roads and Maritime Service: www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules
Parking fines are set by legislation administered by the Road Transport & Maritime Service of NSW (RMS). The monetary value of parking fines is set by legislation administered by the Road Transport & Maritime Service and NSW Treasury.
Councils do not set or amend parking fine penalties.
Council's Parking Rangers cannot withdraw a notice once issued. Once a notice has been issued, there is an appeals procedure which can be made directly to Revenue NSW. Council's Rangers are trained to assist members of the public with their requests for information and advice regarding parking related matters and general advice.
Pay the fine
You must pay the fine within 21 days of it being issued.
Visit the Revenue NSW website www.revenue.nsw.gov.au or www.sdro.nsw.gov.au/fines for information on how to pay your fine.
Please Note: Clarence Valley Council cannot accept payment of fines, all payments must be made directly to Revenue NSW.
Appeal the fine
For further information regarding these options or if you are having trouble paying the penalty amount, you will need to contact Revenue NSW who will then further advise of what options are available to you. www.revenue.nsw.gov.au
Fined Out - A practical guide for people having problems with fines.