In short
- City of Perth and the other councils issue the fine. The amount is set by each council in its own parking local law, and unpaid ones go to Fines Enforcement Registry (WA Department of Justice).
- $60 for overstaying or not paying, $200 for No Stopping, $500 for a disabled bay.
- You have 28 days to pay, request a review or elect court.
- Appeal to the City first, in writing: online Parking Infringement Appeal form, by post to GPO Box C120, or at Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace. Photos of the sign and your paid session are what win a review.
The amounts
These are City of Perth's amounts. Each council sets its own modified penalties in its parking local law; amounts differ by council. They are from the current schedule.
| Offence | Fine | Demerits |
|---|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $60 | 0 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | $60 | 0 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $75 | 0 |
| Stop in a No Stopping area | $200 | 0 |
| Stop in a loading zone without loading | $60 | 0 |
| Stop in a bus zone | $200 | 0 |
| Stop in a bus lane | $200 | 0 |
| Stop across a driveway | $200 | 0 |
| Park on a footpath | $200 | 0 |
| Park on a verge without owner consent | $75 | 0 |
| Park in a disabled bay without a permit | $500 | 0 |
Amounts differ by council: Melville lists $90 for common offences and Cockburn reported $80 or $100 in 2023.
Court penalty on conviction under Perth's local law is $300 to $5,000; overstays can be charged again for each extra period, up to $500 per offence.
Local law parking fines do not carry demerit points.
Who fines you
City of Perth parking officers issue infringements. Other councils use their own rangers.
How to pay
- Online with the infringement number (bar-coded notice or reminder needed)
- Through the City of Perth payment page
- Fines Enforcement Registry once registered: online, BPAY 48249, or 1300 276 468 (24 hours)
- Late payments are not accepted by the City after the due date
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.
If unpaid after 28 days a reminder notice follows, then a final demand 28 days later. The fine is then registered with the Fines Enforcement Registry and extra fees are added. Later steps can include licence suspension, garnishee orders, vehicle immobilisation or seizure of property.
An unpaid $60 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
Appeal to the City first, in writing: online Parking Infringement Appeal form, by post to GPO Box C120, or at Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace. Phone appeals are not accepted. If the City rejects it you can ask for a decision in the Magistrates Court. The City's Ombudsman only reviews after the City's own process is finished.
Reviews that succeed usually have evidence:
- Meter or machine fault with proof
- Medical emergency with a doctor's letter
- Vehicle breakdown with a mechanic or roadside report
- Nominate the real driver within 28 days if it was not you
- Losing track of time or getting change is not accepted
Not getting one
- Read the sign where you park, not the one across the road. The time limit starts on arrival. See how to read Perth parking signs.
- 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 Perth?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $60. No Stopping is $200. A disabled bay without a permit is $500. Amounts come from the current schedule.
How long do I have to pay a parking fine in WA?
28 days from the date on the notice to pay, request a review or elect court.
Can I dispute a Perth parking fine?
Appeal to the City first, in writing: online Parking Infringement Appeal form, by post to GPO Box C120, or at Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace. Phone appeals are not accepted. If the City rejects it you can ask for a decision in the Magistrates Court. The City's Ombudsman only reviews after the City's own process is finished.
Know before you park.
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