Parking and Expiation Notices

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield manages parking on public streets, as well as on land owned by Council. By adhering to parking signs and Australian Road Rules it will assist in improving traffic flow, and ensure a safe and fair environment on the roads.

Parking signs can apply to a length of road, an area or a car park. It is important that you look for signs when entering any street or car park. It is the responsibility of the driver to read the parking signs each time they park in area and before leaving their vehicle.

Each sign could contain information relating to the location in which you want to park your car. Signs with the arrows pointing towards your car will advise which restrictions apply to you. Don't forget, some areas can have several different types of restriction in a single day i.e. timed parking, permit zone, loading zone. Information relating to the days and times when restrictions apply can vary from location to location. Each sign will tell you when it applies.

Parking Expiations

Pay under the Online Services section on Council's website or call Customer Relations on (08) 8405 6600 to pay by credit/debit card.

Payments can also be made in person at the following locations:

Civic Centre - 163 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide
Enfield Library (Council Office) - 1 Kensington Cres, Enfield
Greenacres Library (Council Office) - 2 Fosters Rd, Greenacres

Or by post to PO Box 110, Port Adelaide SA 5015
(payment by cheque/money order)

eCouncil - Online Services

Payment Arrangements

Apply to the Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit to pay the expiation in instalments or for an extension of time to pay. For more information call 1800 659 538 or visit www.fines.sa.gov.au.

Extension of payments

If you cannot pay the expiation fee in full by the due date, contact Council to request an extension of time to pay the amount in full.

Penalties for overdue payment

Failure to pay by the due date - $67.00 late fee added, and a $10.00 motor vehicle registration search fee where applicable
Failure to pay on reminder notice - Enforcement with the Fines Enforcement & Recovery Unit, which will incur additional fees
Failure to pay on enforcement with FERU - Penalties may include additional fees, suspended drivers licence, and seizure of personal property

Disputing a parking expiation

To view your parking expiation and any associated images please visit https://cityofpae.data.com.au/pinforceonline/Home/Search/Parking.
You will need the expiation and vehicle registration numbers which can be located on the expiation notice.

Important changes to legislation

Due to a change in legislation, if you were not the driver or did not own the vehicle at the time of an offence you can now complete a Nomination Form instead of a Statutory Declaration. The Nomination Form is not required to be witnessed and signed by a Justice of the Peace.

Dispute the offence informally in writing to Council. Include all supporting documentation (e.g. RAA roadside invoice, mechanical receipt). Written disputes can be submitted in person at any of the three Council Offices, by post or send an email.

Dispute the allegation that you committed the offence and elect to be prosecuted. If you elect to be prosecuted for the offence, you may get a summons. The summons will set out when and where to attend Court. Complete the appropriate section on the expiation notice and post or deliver it to any of Council's Service Centres.

Please Note: If you dispute an expiation notice by producing a statutory declaration or other documentation and Council determines that the documentation is not acceptable as a defence and the expiation notice remains unpaid we will issue an Expiation Enforcement Warning Notice before proceeding to enforce the expiation notice through the Fines Enforcement & Recovery Unit. A $65.00 enforcement warning fee applies.

Submission for review of expiation notice(PDF, 178.85 KB)

Vehicles left on road or public place

Occasionally we have unwanted or wrecked vehicles abandoned in our streets. These vehicles can be investigated by our Community Safety Officers to determine whether the vehicle is owned or not. Council can remove vehicles under section 237 of the Local Government Act 1999 if the owner cannot be located.

If the vehicle belongs to a neighbour and is parked nearby their home, the vehicle will not be considered to be abandoned. If the vehicle is currently registered and no offences are being committed, the vehicle will not be considered abandoned.

Vehicles will only be impounded as a last resort after all avenues to locate the owner have been exhausted.

It is recommended that you speak with your neighbours before making a report to Council, as in most cases the owner lives nearby. However, if you wish to report a vehicle that may have been abandoned or if you believe your vehicle has been removed by council, please contact Customer Relations on 08 8405 6600.

Please note that if the vehicle is not presenting an immediate safety hazard, a report will generally not be lodged until the vehicle has been there for a minimum of 14 days.

If the an owner of an impounded vehicle fails to reclaim their vehicle, Council is able to auction the vehicle for sale.

If the vehicle is unregistered or stolen, we encourage you to contact SAPOL on 131 444.

Residential Parking Exemptions (Permits)

To be eligible for a Residential Parking Exemption (permit), residents must be a primary owner occupier and/or tenant with a current lease and have no access to off street parking on the property. The residential parking exemption is intended where time limit parking controls are in effect at the frontage of a residential property. Residential Parking Exemptions will enable vehicles to park beyond the time limit without penalty.

To apply for a Residential Parking Exemption you must submit the following with your application form:

A copy of tenancy agreement/lease (if renting)
A copy of document verifying occupancy (Driver's Licence or Utility Document)
A copy of a current vehicle registration certificate (Ezy Reg)
Company letterhead to state it is a company vehicle (if company vehicle)
If requesting more than one residential parking exemption, written justification must be provided to Council.

Important:

Please read "Conditions of Residential Parking Permit" before applying online.
Please be aware the parking exemption does not permit holders to contravene any other breach of the Australian Road Rules 1999, Road Traffic Act 1961 or Council By-Law.
No fees are charged for the exemptions.

Residents can visit Council's Online Services website to apply online. Application Permits can also be downloaded via Council's permit webpage. If you have any other questions regarding permits, please contact us.