In short
- City of Newcastle and the other councils issue the fine. The amount is set by the NSW Government, and unpaid ones go to Revenue NSW.
- $140 for overstaying or not paying, $330 for No Stopping, $704 + 1 demerit point for a disabled bay.
- You have 28 days to pay, request a review or elect court. Then a reminder (about $25 extra), then enforcement (about $65 extra).
- No windscreen notice? If that is not possible (the camera car, or you drove off) the notice is posted by Revenue NSW on behalf of the council and must be issued within seven days of the offence.
- Ask Revenue NSW for a review online within the 28 days. Photos of the sign and your paid session are what win a review.
The amounts
These apply across New South Wales, including Newcastle. They are from the NSW penalty notice schedule in force from 1 July 2025.
| Offence | Fine | Demerits |
|---|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign (1P, 2P, 4P…) | $140 | 0 |
| No ticket or paid session in a Ticket/Phone zone | $140 | 0 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $140 | 0 |
| Park in a permit-only area without a permit | $140 | 0 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $235 | 0 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $330 | 0 |
| Stop in a clearway | $330 | 0 |
| Stop in a bus zone | $330 | 0 |
| Stop across a driveway or footpath access | $330 | 0 |
| Park on a footpath, median strip or nature strip | $330 | 0 |
| No Stopping in a school zone | $423 | 2 |
| Park in a disabled bay without a permit | $704 | 1 |
Revenue NSW can waive a first minor offence for a driver with a clean history, or cancel a notice on hardship grounds.
Bus lane and transit lane offences caught on camera sit on a separate schedule, around $387 and one demerit point.
Parking fines are not tax deductible.
Who fines you
City of Newcastle's parking officers and its Mobile Parking Patrol car issue the notices. The officer photographs the offence and the notice. NSW Police can also issue parking fines, through the same Revenue NSW system.
Fines are normally placed on the windscreen. If that is not possible (the camera car, or you drove off) the notice is posted by Revenue NSW on behalf of the council and must be issued within seven days of the offence.
How to pay
- Online at Revenue NSW with the penalty notice number.
- By phone on 1300 130 112.
- By mail using the slip on the notice.
- A payment plan is available if you cannot pay in one go.
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 adds about $25.
Enforcement.
About $65 more. After the reminder period an enforcement order is issued and Revenue NSW can suspend your licence or registration, take money from wages or a bank account, or send the sheriff.
An unpaid $140 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
Ask Revenue NSW for a review online within the 28 days. City of Newcastle sends review requests straight to Revenue NSW. Requesting a review pauses the clock while they look at it. If a review fails you can still elect to have the matter heard in court, but a court can impose a higher penalty plus costs.
Reviews that succeed usually have evidence:
- A photo of the sign that applied to your bay, with the hours visible.
- A screenshot of your EasyPark session or your meter ticket showing the time.
- The fault reference number if the meter was broken and you reported it on 1300 373 077. A time limit still applies when a meter is out of order.
- A medical or breakdown reason, with paperwork.
Not getting one
- Read the sign where you park, not the one across the road. The limit runs from the moment you arrive. See how to read Newcastle parking signs.
- In every 1P and 2P paid zone, the first 15 minutes is free if you start the session in the EasyPark app. The meter does not give it to you.
- Tap I parked here on Rangr Dangr and set a 2P timer. If a neighbour reports a ranger near your car, your phone buzzes.
Good to know.
How much is a parking fine in Newcastle?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $140. No Stopping is $330. A disabled bay without a permit is $704 plus 1 demerit point. Amounts come from the NSW penalty notice schedule in force from 1 July 2025.
How long do I have to pay a parking fine in NSW?
28 days from the date on the notice to pay, request a review or elect court. Then a reminder adds about $25, and enforcement adds about $65.
I didn’t get a ticket on my windscreen. Can they still fine me?
Fines are normally placed on the windscreen. If that is not possible (the camera car, or you drove off) the notice is posted by Revenue NSW on behalf of the council and must be issued within seven days of the offence.
Can I dispute a Newcastle parking fine?
Ask Revenue NSW for a review online within the 28 days. City of Newcastle sends review requests straight to Revenue NSW. Requesting a review pauses the clock while they look at it. If a review fails you can still elect to have the matter heard in court, but a court can impose a higher penalty plus costs.
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