Understanding Parking Fines and Notifications

Council Rangers and Parking Patrol Officers are trained to assist members of the public with general information and advice. However, they cannot withdraw or cancel a fine once it has been issued. If you wish to challenge a fine, you must follow the review and appeals process outlined on the infringement notice.

How Are Parking Fines Issued?

When a parking offence is detected, the Officer:

1. Takes photographic evidence to document the offence.
2. Processes the fine electronically via a secure device.
3. The fine is then uploaded to a secure server and transmitted to Revenue NSW for processing at the end of each day.

In most cases, a Parking Fine Notification is also printed and placed on the vehicle at the time of the offence. This notifies the driver that a fine has been issued, allowing them an opportunity to gather any relevant evidence. Please note, however, there are certain legal exemptions where a notification may not be left on the vehicle (see below for more information).

Once processed by Revenue NSW, the official Penalty Infringement Notice is posted directly to the registered owner of the vehicle.

While Bayside Council will place a Parking Fine Notification on the vehicle in most cases, parking fine notices are not printed by Council. They are printed by RevenueNSW and posted directly to the registered owner of the vehicle. 

Below is a summary of the benefits our community can expect:

• Consistency for customers who will receive all information on a standardised RevenueNSW Fine Notice, allowing more informed decision making and clearer instructions
• Reduction in environmental impact through the reduced risk of the fine becoming litter
• Reduced risk in the fine been damaged due to weather conditions, or taken from the vehicle from members of the public
• Increased officer safety through reducing the requirement for the physical placement of a notice on vehicle. This reduces the risk of a confrontation with a customer, leading to a safer environment for Council staff
• In line with the amendments to the Parking Fines Act, from 01July 2025, Council Parking Patrol Officers and Rangers will leave a Parking Fine Notification on any vehicle that is going to be fined (note – that some legal exceptions apply) to allow a person the opportunity to know they have been fined and gather any evidence they think is suitable.

Who Should I Contact About My Fine?

Please be aware:

• Council does not determine, amend, or review parking fine amounts or penalties (including monetary amounts or demerit points).
• All fines are governed by legislation set by Transport for NSW and NSW Treasury.
• Only Revenue NSW is authorised to review or withdraw fines once issued.

To pay your fine, review the evidence (e.g. photographs), request a review, or contest a fine in court, please visit the Fines section of the NSW Government's website.

You will need the details provided in your Penalty Infringement Notice.

Please note: The Parking Fine Notification is not the official fine and does not require immediate action.

If the vehicle is not registered in your name, the fine will be posted to the registered owner, who can nominate you as the driver. Revenue NSW will then re-issue the fine to the appropriate person.

What if No Notification Was Left on My Car?

There are situations where a Parking Fine Notification may not be placed on a vehicle, including but not limited to:

• The driver left before the officer could return to place the notice.
• It was unsafe for the officer to approach the vehicle.
• The vehicle was a truck, trailer, or subject to specific exemptions.

In such cases, the Officer must record and justify the reason in their notes, and photographic evidence will still be attached to the fine for review through Revenue NSW.