Parking enforcement
Parking in Griffith CBD
Parking in and around the CBD of Griffith is monitored to ensure overall equity of access of parking for local business and patrons.
Parking and traffic laws in the City of Griffith are put into place to ensure the safe and fair use of our roads for the benefit of everyone. Griffith City Council, through its Local Traffic Committee is responsible for managing on-street parking.
Drivers are reminded of their obligation to comply with the Road Rules when driving and parking and to be mindful of pedestrians in these areas.
Penalty infringement notices (parking fine) can be issued by any NSW police officer, or authorised Council Enforcement Officer.
Timed parking
Timed Parking exists in the CDB of Griffith and surrounding areas. These areas are monitored by Council Compliance on a random basis. Please check signage of timed parking when leaving a vehicle.
Timed Parking: Road Rules - on or with the sign
Timed parking areas have been put in place throughout the municipality to assist those requiring use of the facilities. Due to the limited number of car parking spaces available, and in conjunction with requests from organisations such as the Chamber of Commerce, there has been a need for the introduction and enforcement of timed parking in and around the CDB area. This practice is aimed primarily to 'Fairness to All'
Vehicles may only be parked in timed parking areas for the length of time specified on the sign eg: a sign with the indication 2P means that you may park for no more than 2 hours during the times and on days specified (if any) without moving your car.
If you move your car one or two bays in the area and re-park in the next bay along, you have not necessarily left the parking area and may be issued with an infringement notice.
Parking areas are shown by signs outlining the restriction at either end of and, if necessary, at various points within the parking area.
You will need to ensure that the area in which you park gives you enough time to complete your tasks and allow for unexpected delays. Time limits are strictly enforced throughout the municipality to provide access to the parking areas to as many people as possible.
All day free parking
There are various FREE Parking areas allocated in the CDB that are TIME FREE. These parking areas include:
- Railway Street
- Tranter Place
- Olympic Street
- Senior Citizens & Community Centre Car Park, located on Yambil Street and Canal Street
- 'Don Isles Car Park', located in Yambil Street
- 'Tourist Information Car Park' on the corner of Jondaryan and Banna Ave
- 'Henri Morel Car Park', located in Yambil Street
If you have any questions regarding parking or fines, please contact us on 1300 176 077.
Parking restrictions
Parking restrictions are introduced to manage parking demand for a particular area. No Stopping and No Parking restrictions are designated to manage road safety and traffic flow. Restrictions encourage:
- pedestrian safety
- passenger safety during pick-up or drop-off
If you drive or ride a vehicle, please be aware of parking restrictions and how to follow them correctly.
Parking enforcement
We aim to achieve a balance between public safety and traffic flow in the management of vehicle parking throughout the Griffith Local Government Area.
Examples of illegal parking where infringement notices will be issued are including but not limited to:
- Parking in school zones
- Overstaying signposted time limits
- Parking where there are 'No Parking' or 'No Stopping' signs
- Parking on public reserves
- Parking across driveways
- Parking on nature strips or footpaths
- Parking in the opposite direction of travel
- Vehicles with a gross vehicle mass of over 4.5 tonnes parking on a length of road in a built-up area for longer than 1 hour
- Vehicles that exceed 7.5 metres in overall length parking on a length of road in a built-up area for longer than 1 hour
Parking guidelines
- Be aware
- Be Courteous
- Be responsible
- Be a 'Perfect Parker'
- Observe Parking signs
- Avoid obstructing children's crossing
Safety concerns around schools - watch out for:
- Speeding motorists
- Bends in the road
- Lack of available parking bays
- Parking on footpaths
- Parking across driveways
What parents should do:
- Always be aware of children
- Walk or cycle to and from school
- Try and use nearby parking facilities such as reserves or shopping centres and walk the short distance to school
- Plan your trip so that you arrive earlier and arrive on the school side of the road
Pay a parking infringement
Council cannot accept payment for a parking infringement.
Infringements must be paid to Revenue NSW. To pay an infringement, see the procedure on the reverse of your penalty notice or view the payment options offered by Revenue NSW.
You need the penalty notice number (at the top of your infringement) to pay a penalty.
Request to review or contest a parking infringement
Council cannot discuss or review an infringement.
All enquiries or objections relating to parking infringement must be made to Revenue NSW. To contest a fine, see the procedure on the reverse of your penalty notice or request a review online.
Conducting the review process through Revenue NSW prevents any potential conflict of interest with Council and staff.
Prohibition signs
Parking prohibitions are imposed to regulate and modify parking patterns. Their main function is to ensure that potential vehicle/pedestrian conflicts are eliminated.
Essentially there are two types of prohibitions which have specific meanings under the NSW Road Rules 2014:
- NO PARKING means that a motorist may stop the vehicle to immediately set down or pick up passengers or goods, and my stay no longer than 2 minutes and be no more than 3 metres from the vehicle
- NO STOPPING means that a motorist may not stop the vehicle in this zone, not to drop off or pick up passengers or goods at any time, unless stated on road sign.
The Compliance Unit works closely with the Council Road Safety Officer and the Local Traffic Committee of Griffith City Council.
School zones
School parking is a major safety hazard at all schools. Children and pedestrians are at risk being hurt when there are a lot of vehicles incorrectly parked or speeding through school zones.
School Zones are in operation from 8am - 9.30am and 2.30pm - 4pm on all gazetted school days, including pupil free days.
Speed limits are 40km per hour in these zones.
Council's school enforcement program operates for the safety of all children and families.
The aim of the Program is to minimise risks to children by parents and carers who choose to park illegally when picking up or dropping off during school starting and finishing times.
School zone parking offences
Familiarising yourself with these offences will help keep Griffith's school zones safe for children, families and the rest of the community.
| NO STOPPING |
Under no circumstances are you allowed to stop here unless there is a medical or other emergency. |
Penalty: $410 + 2 Demerit Points |
| NO PARKING |
You may stop here for no more than 2 minutes but only when engaged in picking up or dropping off passengers. You must stay within 3 metres of your vehicle, otherwise no stopping is permitted. |
Penalty: $227 + 2 Demerit Points |
| BUS ZONE |
You are not allowed to stop your vehicle unless you are driving a bus. |
Penalty: $410 + 2 Demerit |
| DOUBLE PARKING |
You are not permitted to stop or park your vehicle alongside another vehicle that is already parked parallel to the kerb. |
Penalty: $410 + 2 Demerit |
| CHILDRENS CROSSING |
You are not permitted to stop or park your vehicle or near or on a Children’s or Pedestrian Crossing. |
Penalty: $544 + 2 Demerit Points |
For more information, visit the Transport NSW website
