In short
- City of Darwin and the other councils issue the fine. The amount is set by the NT Government (Traffic Regulations 1999), and unpaid ones go to NT Fines Recovery Unit.
- $40 for overstaying or not paying, $50 for No Stopping, $135 for a disabled bay.
- You have 14 days to pay, request a review or elect court. Then a reminder ($42 extra).
- Lodge an infringement review within the 14-day window. Photos of the sign and your paid session are what win a review.
The amounts
These apply across Northern Territory, including Darwin. They are from the current schedule.
| Offence | Fine | Demerits |
|---|---|---|
| Stop on a yellow line (no stopping, no parking) | $50 | 0 |
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $40 | 0 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | — | 0 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $50 | 0 |
| Stop in a loading zone | — | 0 |
| Stop in a bus zone | $50 | 0 |
| Park on a footpath or nature strip | — | 0 |
| Park in a disabled bay without a permit | $135 | 0 |
Amounts come from regulation 49 of the NT Traffic Regulations 1999 (version in force at 28 May 2026), checked October 2026: $135 for stopping or parking in a disabled person's parking bay, $50 for stopping where prohibited, $40 for other parking infringements. They are fixed dollar amounts, not penalty units, so no penalty unit conversion applies. The regulation says 'unless otherwise specified', so check the amount printed on your notice.
Infringements load overnight, so online payment works from the next business day.
Fines Recovery Unit: 1800 111 530.
Who fines you
City of Darwin rangers issue parking infringements in the CBD. Litchfield and Palmerston officers issue their own in their areas.
How to pay
- Online through City of Darwin eServices
- By phone on 08 8930 0300 (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)
- BPAY is not accepted
If you pay late
14 days to act.
Pay, request a review, nominate the driver, or elect to go to court.
The reminder.
After the deadline a reminder notice adds $42.
Enforcement.
After 14 days a City of Darwin courtesy letter ($42) gives another 14 days to pay. After 28 days the fine goes to the Fines Recovery Unit, which adds costs and can take enforcement action. Once lodged there, the council can no longer withdraw it.
An unpaid $40 overstay keeps growing, and ends with your licence or registration on the line. Pay it, or dispute it, inside the first 14 days.
Disputing a fine
Lodge an infringement review within the 14-day window. If you were not the driver, email a Statutory Declaration to darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au for a change of offender.
Reviews that succeed usually have evidence:
- The notice number and your vehicle details
- Photos or a paid PayStay receipt
- A Statutory Declaration if someone else was driving
- Medical or permit documents if relevant
Not getting one
- Read the sign where you park, not the one across the road. Time limits start when you arrive. See how to read Darwin parking signs.
- 1/4P bays give 15 minutes free.
- Tap I parked here on Rangr Dangr and set a 2P timer. If a neighbour reports an inspector near your car, your phone buzzes.
Good to know.
How much is a parking fine in Darwin?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $40. No Stopping is $50. A disabled bay without a permit is $135. Amounts come from the current schedule.
How long do I have to pay a parking fine in NT?
14 days from the date on the notice to pay, request a review or elect court. Then a reminder adds $42.
Can I dispute a Darwin parking fine?
Lodge an infringement review within the 14-day window. If you were not the driver, email a Statutory Declaration to darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au for a change of offender.
Know before you park.
A live, neighbour-powered map of inspector sightings. Tap I parked here, set a 2P timer, and the street has your back.