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Parking Meter Rates, Locations & Guidelines

Rates and Locations

Rates throughout the City of Sydney vary depending on the time and location.  Peak hours are 8am-6pm and off-peak hours are 6-10pm. 

You can view the different Parking Meter Tariff Areas (PDF 1.2Mb) in the city. Fees indicated on the map are a guide only and should not be used as an exact reflection of every individual parking meter tariff.

Please Note: the Royal Botanical Gardens area is not under the City of Sydney's jurisdiction. For enquiries regarding this area please contact the Royal Botanical Gardens on 02 9231 8111.

Parking Guidelines

Regulations & Guidelines

Before using a parking meter motorists should always check parking signposts located close to all meters to confirm pay parking hours in the area.  Street signs take priority over parking information displayed on meters (for example, in the event of Special Event Clearways and road closures).

The following regulations outline the rules for parking in NSW:

The RTA’s Parking Rules Guide (PDF 800Kb) provides a summary of the common parking rules in NSW. 

Loading Zones

The Australian Road Rules (Part 12, Division 5, Section 179) outlines the rules for Loading Zones.  The RTA defines Loading Zones as:

“…clearly signed parking areas set aside for short-term use by certain vehicles when loading or unloading goods in the course of business or when dropping off or picking up passengers.

Loading zones are available for vehicles that are principally designed and constructed for carrying goods. The majority of 4WD vehicles, hatchbacks and other coupé and sports type vehicles are not principally designed and constructed for carrying goods and are therefore not permitted to use loading zones”

Loading Zone vehicles can remain parked in an area for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the vehicle type.  Motorists with a specified loading zone vehicle must obtain a Loading Zone ticket from the parking meter and display this on their vehicle dashboard to avoid receiving an infringement.  There is no charge for the ticket.

For more information visit the RTA's website on Loading Zones

Mobility Parking Scheme

Vehicles displaying a Mobility Parking Scheme Authority can park in metered or ticketed parking areas without paying for parking.  For more information on the Mobility Parking Scheme visit the RTA's website.

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Last Updated: Tuesday 1 November, 2011

Please Note:
While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. The City of Sydney makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.