Parking
Parking charges
Metered areas of Townsville City
| Time Limit |
|
Charge |
| 1/4 hour |
Per 1/4 hour
Maximum limit*
|
$0.90 |
| 1/2 hour |
Per hour |
$0.80 |
| 1 hour |
Per hour |
$0.80 |
| 2 hours |
Per hour |
$0.80 |
| 3 hours |
Per hour |
$0.80 |
| 8 hours |
Per day |
$6.00 |
*15 minute parking is the maximum allowed in 1/4 hour car parks; occupant must move vehicle after this time.
Car Park Areas of Townsville City
| |
|
Charge |
| Open air car parks |
1 hourly (Per hour) |
$0.80 |
| Open air car parks |
All day (Per day) |
$6.00 |
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Miscellaneous charges
| |
|
Charge |
| Loss of Revenue (Temporary construction bay permit) |
1 day |
$5.60 |
| Temporary Work Permit (for tradesmen driving utes or trucks only) |
13 weeks |
$300.00 |
| Open air car parks commercial permit |
Monthly permit |
$110.00 |
| Loss of Revenue |
1 week |
$28.00 |
| Residential parking permits (approved applicants only) |
|
Free |
Parking infringement penalties incurred in Townsville City
| |
Charge |
| Metered bay |
$20.00 |
| Loading zone |
$50.00 |
| Overstaying free parking time limit |
$50.00 |
| No standing areas, footpaths |
$50.00 |
| Bus stop, taxi zone |
$100.00 |
| Disabled parking bay |
$100.00 |
| Parking without paying the prescribed charge |
$50.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I park in a Loading Zone and for how long?
(1) A driver must not stop in a Loading Zone if signage applicable to the zone indicates it is for Commercial Vehicles Only, unless the driver is driving:
(a) A bus that is dropping off, or picking up passengers; or
(b) A truck that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods; or
(c) A motor vehicle displaying a commercial vehicle identification label issued by the local government.
If signage to the zone only says Loading Zone you may stop in the zone if you are driving:
(d) Another motor vehicle that is:
(i) Dropping off, or picking up, goods; or
(ii) Dropping off, or picking up, passengers.
(2) A driver who is permitted to stop in a Loading Zone under section (1) (a), (b) or (c) must not stay continuously in the zone for longer than:
(a) 30 minutes, or
(b) if information on or with the Loading Zone signs applying to the loading zone indicates another time - the indicated time.
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(2A) A driver who is permitted to stop in a Loading Zone under section (1) (d) (i) must not stay continuously in the zone for more than 20 minutes.
(2B) A driver who is permitted to stop in a Loading Zone section (1)(d)(ii) must not stay continuously in the zone for longer than two minutes.
How much does it cost to park in the CBD all day?
$5.00 per day, in any paid council parking space.
What are the restrictions on parking whilst displaying a disabled permit?
Your permit entitles free unlimited parking in any disabled parking bay or zone and in any timed parking area where the time permitted is greater than half an hour.
You may not park in any loading zones, stopping zones, bus zones or any 5, 15 or 30 minute parking areas.
What rules and regulations apply to the 2P Free Parking areas?
The 2P free parking restrictions have been introduced into the Townsville CBD to encourage shoppers into the mall.
When parking in these areas, you may not simply move your vehicle from one bay to the next. The road rules state that a driver must not park continuously in an area to which a parking sign applies for longer than the time stated on that sign.
Request to waive a parking infringement
 Application for request to waive infringement (27kB)
Applicants may also submit written correspondence via email or post. Applicants must detail the vehicle's registration & penalty infringement notice/offence number.
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