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Stonnington.Parking,decoded.

How City of Stonnington patrols its streets, what it charges, who gets a permit, what a fine costs, and where it takes lost pets. Plain English, for Prahran to Glen Iris.

  • $105Overstay fine
  • MeterHow to pay
  • CouncilHolds lost pets

In short

  • City of Stonnington covers Prahran, South Yarra, Toorak, Windsor, Malvern, Armadale, Glen Iris.
  • It runs its own parking inspectors. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign; No Stopping, clearways and disabled bays at all times.
  • Digital permits, no label on the car.
  • Overstaying or not paying is $105, the same across Victoria.

The area

City of Stonnington covers Prahran, South Yarra, Toorak, Windsor, Malvern, Armadale, Glen Iris. It is one of the council areas in Greater Melbourne, and it runs its own parking inspectors for its own streets under the Victoria road rules.

The council's parking page: www.stonnington.vic.gov.au.

How it patrols

City of Stonnington enforces timed and paid parking during the hours on the sign, and No Stopping, clearways, bus zones, driveways and disabled bays at all times. In the CBD, council plans from 2023 charge 7 days a week until 10pm, with 2-hour limits from 7am. Signs vary by street, so always read the nearest sign.

Where parking inspectors are seen most in Stonnington:

  • Chapel St, Prahran
  • Toorak Rd, South Yarra
  • High St, Armadale
  • Glenferrie Rd, Malvern

On Rangr Dangr neighbours drop a pin when they see an inspector. Tap I parked here and you get a buzz if one is reported near your car, anywhere in Stonnington.

Paying and permits

Paid parking in Stonnington is limited to the busiest streets and the council's own car parks; the signs and meters there say what applies. The Melbourne CBD uses PayStay.

Digital permits, no label on the car. First resident permit about $60 a year, half price for concession holders. Up to 3 resident and 2 visitor permits.

How to read the signs: Melbourne parking signs explained.

The fines

Parking fine amounts are the same across Victoria, set by the state. Unpaid ones go to Fines Victoria.

OffenceFine
Park longer than the time limit on the sign$105
No ticket or paid session in a paid zone$105
Disobey a No Parking sign$105
Disobey a No Stopping sign$209
Stop in a loading zone$209

Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Melbourne parking fines, decoded.

Lost pets

Check City of Stonnington's website for where it holds impounded animals; City of Melbourne uses The Lost Dogs' Home.

Mark your pet missing on Your council pet 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 Melbourne.

Good to know.

How is parking enforced in Stonnington?

City of Stonnington runs its own parking inspectors for its streets, under the Victoria road rules. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign.

How much is a parking fine in Stonnington?

Overstaying the sign or not paying is $105 across Victoria. See the Melbourne fines guide for the full list.

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