In short
- Wollongong City Council 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? From 1 July 2025 a notice not left on the car must be issued within 7 days.
- Ask Revenue NSW for a review online using the notice number, or elect to have the matter heard in court. Photos of the sign and your paid session are what win a review.
The amounts
These apply across New South Wales, including Wollongong. 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 | $140 | 0 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | $140 | 0 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $140 | 0 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $330 | 0 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $235 | 0 |
| Stop in a clearway | $330 | 0 |
| Stop in a bus zone | $330 | 0 |
| Stop across a driveway or footpath | $330 | 0 |
| Park on a footpath or nature strip | $330 | 0 |
| Stop in a school zone No Stopping area | $423 | 2 |
| Park in a disabled bay without a permit | $704 | 1 |
Fines for the same offence are set by the state, so the amount is the same in every NSW council.
Who fines you
Council rangers and parking officers issue parking fines. Police can also issue them.
From 1 July 2025 a notice not left on the car must be issued within 7 days.
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 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, an enforcement order adds a fee. Revenue NSW can then suspend your licence or registration, or take further recovery action.
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 using the notice number, or elect to have the matter heard in court. You can also nominate the driver if someone else was in charge of the car.
Reviews that succeed usually have evidence:
- Photos of the signs and the car's position
- Your paid parking receipt or app session
- A medical or breakdown record if relevant
- Rego and driver details if you were not driving
Not getting one
- Read the sign where you park, not the one across the road. The clock starts when you park. See how to read Wollongong parking signs.
- On-street parking in the city centre is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays, and on weekends. Time limits still apply on Saturdays between 8.30am and 12.30pm.
- 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 Wollongong?
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?
From 1 July 2025 a notice not left on the car must be issued within 7 days.
Can I dispute a Wollongong parking fine?
Ask Revenue NSW for a review online using the notice number, or elect to have the matter heard in court. You can also nominate the driver if someone else was in charge of the car.
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