In short
- Redland City Council covers Cleveland, Capalaba, Victoria Point, Wellington Point, Birkdale, Redland Bay.
- It runs its own parking officers. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign; No Stopping, clearways and disabled bays at all times.
- Overstaying or not paying is $129, the same across Queensland.
- Lost dog? Redland Animal Shelter, 264 South Street, Thornlands QLD 4164.
The area
Redland City Council covers Cleveland, Capalaba, Victoria Point, Wellington Point, Birkdale, Redland Bay. It is one of the council areas in Greater Brisbane, and it runs its own parking officers for its own streets under the Queensland road rules.
The council's parking page: www.redland.qld.gov.au.
How it patrols
Redland City Council enforces timed and paid parking during the hours on the sign, and No Stopping, clearways, bus zones, driveways and disabled bays at all times. Paid parking in the CBD (Zone 1) runs 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 7pm on weekends, with extra evening charging on some up-to-3-hour meters. Signs and meters vary by street, so always read the sign.
On Rangr Dangr neighbours drop a pin when they see an officer. Tap I parked here and you get a buzz if one is reported near your car, anywhere in Redland.
Paying and permits
Paid parking in Redland is limited to the busiest streets and the council's own car parks; the signs and meters there say what applies. The Brisbane CBD uses CellOPark.
How to read the signs: Brisbane parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts are the same across Queensland, set by the state. Unpaid ones go to State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER).
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $129 |
| Parking meter or paid parking offence | $129 |
| Park in a signed No Parking zone | $172 |
| Stop in a signed No Stopping zone | $345 |
| Stop on a yellow edge line | $345 |
Fines under $200 can use an internal payment plan; $200 and over use a SPER Voluntary Instalment Plan starting at $60.
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Brisbane parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Redland City Council takes impounded animals to Redland Animal Shelter, 264 South Street, Thornlands QLD 4164. Mon–Fri 8.30am–4.30pm, Sat–Sun 9am–12pm. Phone 07 3829 8663.
Mark your pet missing on Queensland microchip registries (find yours at Pet Address) so any vet or shelter that scans the chip sees it, and drop a lost pet pin on the map at the street it went missing from.
The full checklist, including found dogs, cats and lost property: Lost and found in Brisbane.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Redland?
Redland City Council runs its own parking officers for its streets, under the Queensland road rules. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign.
How much is a parking fine in Redland?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $129 across Queensland. Fines under $200 can use an internal payment plan; $200 and over use a SPER Voluntary Instalment Plan starting at $60. See the Brisbane fines guide for the full list.
Where does Redland take lost dogs?
Redland Animal Shelter, 264 South Street, Thornlands QLD 4164. Mon–Fri 8.30am–4.30pm, Sat–Sun 9am–12pm. Phone 07 3829 8663.
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