​Road Rule number Offence code (shown on fine) ​Explanation and image of relevant sign

205 Parked for period longer than indicated Approx. 39% fines we issue ​701

​You can only park for the time limit shown on the sign, which starts as soon as you stop in the bay. For example, 1P = 1 hour only. If you need to stay longer, you must move your vehicle to another area. Making additional payments (like re-feeding the meter) won’t reset the time limit.

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Meter expired / No valid ticket Approx. 39% fines we issue 702​ ​If a sign states ‘meter’ or ‘ticket’, you must pay for parking, as well as abiding by the time limit on the sign. For example, 2P meter = 2 hour time limit + pay for parking using the meter.

Meter: Follow the sign to the correct meter and follow the meter instructions to make payment. Ticket: Follow the sign to the correct machine, purchase a ticket and display it correctly. Once you’ve closed your vehicle, check it’s clearly visible on the dashboard.

PayStay: In the City of Melbourne you can also pay for parking using the PayStay app on your phone. Carefully enter your vehicle registration and the parking zone number.



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167 Stopped in a No Stopping area Approx. 7% fines we issue 793​

​No Stopping signs mean you cannot stop for any reason or any length of time – even to quickly drop off passengers, with hazard lights on, with the engine running or with people inside.

These signs are used to maintain safety, ensure traffic flow, provide turning room or restrict parking to authorised vehicles.

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179 Stopped in a Loading Zone Approx. 8% fines we issue ​ ​720 721 722 ​Only eligible vehicles can use Loading Zones when picking up or dropping off passengers or goods. Regular passenger vehicles can’t stop in a Loading Zone, even if loading or unloading.

If the sign has no time limit, a default limit of 30 minutes applies.

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185 Stopped in a Permit Zone Approx. 2% fines we issue ​ ​728 ​You can only park in a Permit Zone if you correctly display the permit specified on the sign. For example, if you correctly display a valid Area 1A Resident Parking Permit, you can park in a Permit Zone that specifies Area 1A.

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182 Stopped in a Taxi Zone Approx. 1% fines we issue ​ 726​ Taxi Zones are reserved for the exclusive use of taxis. Other vehicles, including Ubers, can’t stop in a Taxi Zone, even for a short period of time.​



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​203 Stopping in a parking area for people with disabilities

Less than 1% fines we issue 803​ You can only park in an area for people with disabilities if you’re the holder of a valid Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (or are transporting the permit holder) and correctly display the permit. The time limit is shown on the sign and your permit does not extend this time.

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