Parking

Regulated and timed parking ensures accessibility for local businesses and services. Council has a small team of dedicated parking officers who regularly patrol and, if requried, issue infringement notices (parking tickets).

Should you receive an infringement notice you have several options in dealing with it which are detailed in the form and on the back of the notice.

Apply for Penalty Infringement Notice Submission for Review

If you have lost or misplaced your infringement notice contact Council on 1300 883 699 with information including the vehicle registration plate number and the infringement's details can be provided to enable payment.

As our population grows so does traffic congestion and pressure on parking spaces, especially in the Bundaberg CBD, schools and around our hospitals.

To improve parking availability and traffic flow Council has introduced ParkSmart, an automated number plate recognition technology utilising vehicle mounted cameras to identify vehicles parking longer than the signed limit.

ParkSmart was introduced in September 2023 in the Bundaberg initially for the CBD, schools and hospital zones.

For more information on this initiative, please contact Council.

Council recognises that a portion of motorists have mobility issues and so provide a number of strategically located dedicated parking spaces to address their needs. Nationally recognised Disability Parking Permits are issued by the State Government, for further information including permit restrictions and provisions see below.

View Disability Parking Permit information

Shared zones

Shared zones are sign posted as "No Stopping/ No Standing areas and are regulated twenty four hours a day seven days a week. They are established to provide a safe area for pedestrians to cross the road and are not a suitable location to drop off or pick up passengers nor as a short-term parking spot.

Pedestrian crossings

Pedestrian crossings are provided to create a safe area for pedestrians to cross the road. Parking in and around them is dangerous because it greatly reduces the ability of drivers to see pedestrians crossing and either slow down or stop.

Double parking

Double parking is very dangerous and inconsiderate to other road users. This restriction is valid at all times.

No stopping/No standing areas

No Stopping/ No Standing areas are marked either by signage or by linemarking of a yellow unbroken line upon the road edge. These areas include areas that are close to intersections and across driveways where access is needed. This restriction is valid at all times, as indicated by signage or line markings.

Bus and Taxi zones

Parking of vehicles in Bus and Taxi zones is both dangerous and inconsiderate to the drivers and passengers of those types of vehicles. This restriction is valid at all times as indicated by signage.

Disability parking

Disabled parking bays are provided for the exclusive use of holders of valid permits only. The restriction on the use of these parking bays is valid twenty four hours a day seven days a week. The permits can only be used when the permit holder is travelling in the vehicle and the permit must be displayed to use these bays.

Time regulated parking

Time regulated parking is shown as a numerical time period such as 1 followed by the letter P and means a maximum of one hours parking after which the driver must leave the area and park elsewhere.

Further information on regulated parking definitions and restrictions can be located in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009, alternatively contact us on 1300 883 699.

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To be eligible to use a Loading Zone, "commercial vehicles" are defined as vehicles that are being used for the transportation, loading and unloading of goods. Vehicles registered as commercial vehicles by Queensland Transport are not deemed to be commercial vehicles for the purposes of using Loading Zones unless (a) The vehicle is over 4.5t GVM, or (b) A motor vehicle (excluding any car or motorbike) constructed, fitted or equipped for the carriage of goods. These vehicles need to be readily identified as commercial vehicles by way of sign writing or another approved method.

Loading Zones are regulated between the hours of 8.45am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.45am to 11.30am Saturdays. Public holidays are excluded. Loading zones located in the CBD section of Bourbong Street Bundaberg are for commercial vehicles only for a maximum of 20 minutes for the purpose of loading and unloading goods and does not include activities such as personal banking or errands. All other loading zones do allow passenger vehicles to stop for a maximum of two (2) minutes for the purpose of picking up and dropping off passengers. The driver of the vehicle must stay within three (3) metres of the vehicle at all times. It is important to read the sign to ensure that you are entitled to stop there.

For more information on parking and stopping in the Bundaberg Regional Council area, please phone 1300 883 699.

While all users of Council’s regulated parking are required to adhere to the signed parking restrictions, Council acknowledges that there may be occasions where longer stay parking may be required. Tradespersons requiring their work vehicles to be parked nearby to access or load or unload tools or materials is an example. In these situations, Council can issue a Temporary Parking Permit, which is subject to certain conditions of use, for the vehicle for a designated period of time.

To obtain a permit simply attend your nearest Council service centre and complete a Temporary Parking Permit application. A permit will then be issued which must be clearly displayed on the dashboard of the nominated vehicle.