Parking fines and restrictions
Information about parking restrictions in Mount Alexander Shire, and how to pay a fine.
Parking restrictions
Parking restrictions ensure everyone can access a car park in Castlemaine. They:
Parking tips
Check parking signs every time you park your car, even if you are familiar with the area. There may be several different restrictions operating in one street. For example in Mostyn Street Castlemaine, the following zones apply:
- Free one hour areas
- 15 minute parking
- Disabled parking bays
- Loading zones
- No stopping areas
- Taxi zone
- Bus zone short
Parking fines
Parking and traffic laws apply to ensure the safe and fair use of Victoria's roads. If you park illegally in the shire, you risk a fine. If you do not pay the fine, extra costs will be added.
FAQs
How can I request a review of a parking fine?
What are the costs if I don't pay my parking fine?
If you do not pay a fine issued by Council by the due date, and your fine is not being reviewed, then costs are added to the initial fine amount.
How can I contest an infringement notice?
You may submit a request for a review of your Infringement Notice in writing. Please post to the address below or email:
info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
Community Safety & Amenity Mount Alexander Shire Council PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450
What if I can’t pay my fine?
Payment plan options are available.
Contact us to discuss a payment plan.
Report illegal parking
You can report illegally parked vehicles to Council if you see a vehicle:
- Parked longer in an area than the time limit allows
- On a clearway
- On a school crossing or near a school
- In a no stopping or no parking zone
- Blocking access, such as across a driveway
- In a disabled parking zone
- On a nature strip, footpath or centre strip.