In short
- Wollondilly Shire Council covers Picton, Tahmoor, Thirlmere, Camden Park (part), Bargo, Appin.
- It runs its own parking rangers. 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 $140, the same across New South Wales.
The area
Wollondilly Shire Council covers Picton, Tahmoor, Thirlmere, Camden Park (part), Bargo, Appin. It is one of the council areas in Greater Sydney, and it runs its own parking rangers for its own streets under the New South Wales road rules.
The council's parking page: www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
How it patrols
Wollondilly Shire 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. Timed and paid zones are enforced to the days and hours printed on each sign, which vary street by street. City of Sydney's open data treats 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday as peak for ticket parking.
Where parking rangers are seen most in Wollondilly:
- Argyle St, Picton
- Walton St car park, Picton
On Rangr Dangr neighbours drop a pin when they see a ranger. Tap I parked here and you get a buzz if one is reported near your car, anywhere in Wollondilly.
Paying and permits
Paid parking in Wollondilly is limited to the busiest streets and the council's own car parks; the signs and meters there say what applies.
How to read the signs: Sydney parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts are the same across New South Wales, set by the NSW Government. Unpaid ones go to Revenue NSW.
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $140 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | $140 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $140 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $330 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $235 |
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Sydney parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Check Wollondilly Shire Council's website for where it holds impounded animals; City of Sydney uses Sydney Dogs and Cats Home.
Mark your pet missing on NSW Pet 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 Sydney.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Wollondilly?
Wollondilly Shire Council runs its own parking rangers for its streets, under the New South Wales road rules. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign.
How much is a parking fine in Wollondilly?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $140 across New South Wales. See the Sydney fines guide for the full list.
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