Parking Fines

If you park illegally, you can be fined. Parking fines are set in Regulations made under the Victorian Road Safety Act. Fines are currently $78, $93 and $155, depending on the offence.

A parking fine can be handed to you, left on your car's windscreen, or you can be sent the fine in the mail. If you have received a fine, payment can be made at the Council Offices in Welsford Street, Shepparton; a cheque or money order can be posted to Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, 3632; or credit card payment can be made via the Council's website.

Who is responsible for paying the fine?

You are responsible for the fine if you are the registered owner of the vehicle. If you don’t wish to pay the fine because you weren’t driving the vehicle at the time, complete a Statutory Declaration giving the name and address of the driver to Council.

Who can issue parking fines?

The following people can issue an infringement notice (parking fine) in the Greater Shepparton:

  • any police officer, or
  • an authorised Council officer.

Authorised officers from some other public authorities (eg VicRoads) can also issue parking infringements in certain cases.

An authorised officer of Council to patrol parking should be able to show you an identity card on request. It should have on it their photo, their signature, and the signature of the Council officer who has authorised them to issue infringement notices.

Can get an infringement on private property?

Council parking officers can give tickets for parking on private property if the owner has an agreement with Council. For example, the privately owned car park of a retail store may be controlled by Council by arrangement with the owner.

Why you should obey parking laws

Our parking and traffic laws are there to ensure the safe and fair use of Victoria’s roads for the benefit of everyone. Many people park illegally because it’s convenient, without stopping to think that they might be inconveniencing others or putting them in danger.

No parking signs

If there is a 'no parking' sign, you can stop for 2 minutes in that area:

  • if you are picking up or dropping off passengers or goods 
  • you stay within 3 meters of your vehicle.

If you stop in, or partly in, an area showing a no parking sign and you are not picking up or dropping off passengers or goods, you are considered to be parked and can be fined. This is the case even if you stay with your vehicle.

No stopping signs

If there is a 'no stopping' sign, you are not allowed to stop or park your car in, or partly in, that area for any reason. Dropping off or picking up passengers or goods in a ‘no stopping’ area is not permitted.