In short
- City of Gold Coast and the other councils issue the fine. The amount is set by the state, and unpaid ones go to State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER).
- $115 for overstaying or not paying, $215 for No Stopping, $690 for a disabled bay.
- You have 28 days to pay, request a review or elect court.
- Apply for a parking fine review through the City if you think the fine was an error or there were exceptional circumstances. Photos of the sign and your paid session are what win a review.
The amounts
These apply across Queensland, including Gold Coast. They are from the current schedule.
| Offence | Fine | Demerits |
|---|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $115 | 0 |
| No ticket or paid session in a metered zone | $115 | 0 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $215 | 0 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $215 | 0 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $138 | 0 |
| Stop across a driveway for more than 2 minutes | $172 | 0 |
| Park on a footpath, nature strip or verge | $172 | 0 |
| Park in a disabled bay without a permit | $690 | 0 |
Wait at least 3 business days after the issue date before paying online.
Penalty unit value is set by the Queensland Government each 1 July ($172.70 from 1 July 2026, Penalties and Sentences Regulation amendment SL 2026 No. 46); the council multiplies it by the units in Schedule 3 and rounds down to the whole dollar, as its penalty units page does. Checked October 2026.
Units used (Schedule 3): 0.67 units x $172.70 = $115 (overstay s106(1)(b), no payment s106(1)(a)); 0.8 units = $138 (loading zone, rule 179(1)); 1 unit = $172 (driveway rule 198(2), footpath/nature strip rule 197(1)); 1.25 units = $215 (No Stopping rule 167, and the Part 12 catch-all); 4 units = $690 (people with disabilities parking sign, rule 203(1)).
No Parking sign: Schedule 3 has no line for it by name, so the $215 shown is the Part 12 catch-all of 1.25 units for other parking offences in Part 12 of the Road Rules. Treat as the schedule's catch-all reading, not a named line.
Other Schedule 3 amounts: yellow edge line 1.5 units ($259), bus zone 1.5 units ($259), clearway 1.25 units ($215), heavy or long vehicle over 1 hour 1.5 units ($259), parking outside a bay 0.8 units ($138).
Who fines you
Council parking officers on foot and in ParkSafe cars. Notices are issued by the City, not by police.
How to pay
- Online through the council payment portal (the link depends on the first two digits of the notice number)
- BPAY, biller code 575324, using the PIN as the reference
- By phone 24/7 on 1300 886 841
- By cheque or card at a customer service centre (no cash)
- Instalments for fines of $200 or more, with an initial payment of at least $60
If you pay late
28 days to act.
Pay, request a review, nominate the driver, or elect to go to court.
The reminder.
After the deadline a reminder notice arrives with a fee.
Enforcement.
Unpaid fines can be referred to SPER, which may add fees. If you miss an approved instalment plan, SPER enforces the debt.
An unpaid $115 overstay keeps growing, and ends with your licence or registration on the line. Pay it, or dispute it, inside the first 28 days.
Disputing a fine
Apply for a parking fine review through the City if you think the fine was an error or there were exceptional circumstances. Only the registered owner can nominate another driver, with a statutory declaration. You can also ask for a Magistrates Court hearing.
Reviews that succeed usually have evidence:
- Photos of the signs, markings and where you parked
- A copy of a valid permit or paid session receipt
- Medical certificate or police report for exceptional circumstances
- Statutory declaration naming the driver if it was not you
Not getting one
- Read the sign where you park, not the one across the road. In a timed area, moving to another spot within the same area does not reset the clock. See how to read Gold Coast parking signs.
- Tap I parked here on Rangr Dangr and set a 2P timer. If a neighbour reports an officer near your car, your phone buzzes.
Good to know.
How much is a parking fine in Gold Coast?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $115. No Stopping is $215. A disabled bay without a permit is $690. Amounts come from the current schedule.
How long do I have to pay a parking fine in QLD?
28 days from the date on the notice to pay, request a review or elect court.
Can I dispute a Gold Coast parking fine?
Apply for a parking fine review through the City if you think the fine was an error or there were exceptional circumstances. Only the registered owner can nominate another driver, with a statutory declaration. You can also ask for a Magistrates Court hearing.
Know before you park.
A live, neighbour-powered map of officer sightings. Tap I parked here, set a 2P timer, and the street has your back.