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Parking laws and infringements

The City of Stirling implements Local Laws and Parking Agreements to maximise the use of available space and to provide access to parking for all motorists. Here you can find out more about parking laws, permits, agreements and infringements.

 

Parking local laws

The City of Stirling’s Parking Local Laws are designed to maximise the use of available space and to provide access to parking for all motorists, with regard to conflicting requirements of businesses, visitors, residents and traffic management issues.
 
Illegal parking causes frustration, inconvenience and irritation. It can also be dangerous to pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
 
A no-tolerance approach is taken on all parking offences within the City of Stirling. It is the motorist’s responsibility to check the relevant parking signs prior to leaving their vehicle. Vehicle parking is governed by Local Laws enforced by the City’s rangers. On-the-spot fines apply for breaches of these laws.
 
The information sheets provided below are a guide to parking within the City, and not all parking restrictions are detailed.
 
  
  
  
  
Parking Local Law 2008.pdfParking Local Law 2008297 KB 8/02/2012 4:08 PM
Parking Signage.pdfParking Signage84 KB 8/02/2012 4:09 PM
Parking Information Sheet.pdfParking Information Sheet59 KB 8/02/2012 4:09 PM
Guiding Principles for the Development of Parking.pdfGuiding Principles for the Development of Parking60 KB 10/04/2012 3:47 PM
Paid Parking Business Plan.pdfPaid Parking Business Plan730 KB 10/04/2012 3:47 PM
Proposed Implementation Strategy for Paid Parking.pdfProposed Implementation Strategy for Paid Parking1203 KB 10/04/2012 3:47 PM
Parking Leaflet May 2012.pdfParking Leaflet May 20129120 KB 21/08/2012 12:50 PM
Parking problems around school - the Proactive School's checklist.docParking problems around school - the Proactive School's checklist295 KB 22/04/2013 12:55 PM
 
If you are having problems with parking on your street the City may be able to help. Contact us on 9345 8555 to discuss your needs.
 
 

Parking agreements

Commercial Parking Agreements and Private Land Parking Agreements have been made available to assist businesses in managing their parking needs.
 

Private land parking agreement

The Private Land Parking Agreement enables the provisions of the Parking Local Law to extend to private land (generally suitable for car parks up to 50 bays). Where an authorised complainant identifies a vehicle parked in a parking facility or parking station on private land in contravention of the City's Parking Local Laws, they can request an authorised person from the City to issue an infringement notice.
 
For further information and to apply, download the Information Sheet and Application Form, below.
 
 
 
All applications must be assessed by the Senior  Ranger / Parking Co-ordinator before an Agreement can be made.
 

Commercial parking agreements

Enquiries regarding Commercial Parking Agreements (for car parks of more than 50 bays) can be made to the City's Senior Ranger / Parking Co-ordinator on (08) 9205 8555.
 
 

Parking infringements

 
Before you park, ask yourself:
  • Is it legal to park here?
  • Is it safe to park here?
  • Will it inconvenience others?
 

Appealing a parking infringement

Generally, the City of Stirling is unable to withdraw an infringement because:
  • You lost track of the time
  • You had to use a toilet
  • You were only there for a few minutes over the allowed time
  • Your appointment went over time
  • You did not see the sign
  • You thought that you were allowed to park there
  • You couldn’t find a parking bay
  • You did not understanding the signage
  • You didn’t know the parking rules
  • You ran out of petrol.
In certain situations, the City is able to withdraw an infringement once it has been issued. Infringements may be withdrawn in the following circumstances (supporting documentation must be provided):
  • You were not the driver at time of infringement issue and you have supplied the driver’s name and address details.
  • Your vehicle broke down and you could not move it. RAC callout documentation or other evidence of mechanical failure must be provided. 
  • Disabled parking permit displayed that may have fallen from dashboard—ACROD permit must be produced on request.
  • Immediate medical attention being undertaken or required by driver. Medical certificate/documentation is to be provided.
  • Your vehicle was stolen or you were detained by the police—please provide the Police Reference Number.
If you still wish to appeal your infringement, you must do so within 28 days from the issue of the fine or further costs may be added. This can be done by completing the Parking Infringement Appeal Form (online or downloadable) below.
 
 

Forms and links

The following forms can be used to appeal or escalate a parking infringement, and are available in both online and downloadable format.
  
  
  
  
Parking Infringement Appeal - Nominate another driver or that the vehicle had been sold.pdfParking Infringement Appeal - Nominate another driver or that the vehicle had been sold51 KB 8/02/2012 3:57 PM
Parking Infringement Appeal - Take the matter to Court.pdfParking Infringement Appeal - Take the matter to Court51 KB 8/02/2012 3:57 PM
Appeal a Parking Infringement.pdfAppeal a Parking Infringement48 KB 8/02/2012 4:02 PM
 

How to pay an infringement

If you would like to pay your infringement over the Internet, you can do so via the City of Stirling Online Payment page.
 

 
Department of Transport
 
Department of the Attorney General
 
State Law Publisher
 
Local Laws
 
Online payment

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Phone (08) 9205 8555       stirling@stirling.wa.gov.au       25 Cedric St, Stirling 6021, Perth, Western Australia