Lord mayor Adrian Schrinner has scolded Brisbanites who are taking advantage of the city's relaxed parking guidelines during the COVID-19 outbreak.

"While it is generally working well, I have been receiving reports that a small number of people have been parking in bus stops and parking all day in loading zones and in clearway zones," Cr Schrinner said.

"And that is just not the intent of the approach.

Lord mayor Adrian Schrinner. Credit:Tammy Law/Fairfax Media

"You might be able to get out and get to your workplace easily, but if you are parking in a bus stop you are stopping the public transport network from safely operating.