In short
- Somerset Regional Council covers Esk, Kilcoy, Toogoolawah, Lowood, Fernvale.
- 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? Somerset animal pound (Esk).
The area
Somerset Regional Council covers Esk, Kilcoy, Toogoolawah, Lowood, Fernvale. 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.somerset.qld.gov.au.
How it patrols
Somerset Regional 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 Somerset.
Paying and permits
Paid parking in Somerset 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 |
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Brisbane parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Somerset Regional Council takes impounded animals to Somerset animal pound (Esk). Pound opening outside 8am–5pm Mon–Fri attracts a fee.
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 Somerset?
Somerset Regional 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 Somerset?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $129 across Queensland. See the Brisbane fines guide for the full list.
Where does Somerset take lost dogs?
Somerset animal pound (Esk). Pound opening outside 8am–5pm Mon–Fri attracts a fee.
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