In short
- Sorell Council covers Sorell, Midway Point, Dodges Ferry, Primrose Sands, Lewisham, Forcett.
- 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 $51.25, the same across Tasmania.
The area
Sorell Council covers Sorell, Midway Point, Dodges Ferry, Primrose Sands, Lewisham, Forcett. It is one of the council areas in Greater Hobart, and it runs its own parking officers for its own streets under the Tasmania road rules.
How it patrols
Sorell 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. Hours are printed on each sign or meter, so read the sign. Council examples include 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday for a 30-minute meter. Outside the signed hours the example signs show no time limit.
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 Sorell.
Paying and permits
Paid parking in Sorell is limited to the busiest streets and the council's own car parks; the signs and meters there say what applies. The Hobart CBD uses EasyPark.
How to read the signs: Hobart parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts are the same across Tasmania, set by the state. Unpaid ones go to Monetary Penalties Enforcement Service (MPES).
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $51.25 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $102.50 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $153.75 |
| Stop on a continuous yellow edge line | $153.75 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $102.50 |
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Hobart parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Check Sorell Council's website for where it holds impounded animals; City of Hobart uses Dogs' Homes of Tasmania (Hobart).
Mark your pet missing on Council dog registration and your microchip registry 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 Hobart.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Sorell?
Sorell Council runs its own parking officers for its streets, under the Tasmania road rules. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign.
How much is a parking fine in Sorell?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $51.25 across Tasmania. See the Hobart fines guide for the full list.
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