Parking in Brisbane can be tricky if you don't know the regulations.
Parking Regulations
The Brisbane City Council regulates on-street parking in the Central Business District and inner city suburbs. Parking in the city isn’t always easy but pay attention to the signs because the fines are even more expensive than the cost of the meter. Find out all you need to know about parking regulations.
Off-street parking
Brisbane has many off-street carparks including two operated by the Brisbane City Council. Inner city carparks can be identified by a big white 'P' on a blue sign. Use the following links to find the most convenient carpark for you:
Brisbane City Council Carparks
Wilson Carparks
For further details visit: http://www.wilsonparking.com.au/
Kings Parking & Secure Parking
- Brisbane CBD
- Spring Hill
- Milton
- Fortitude Valley
For further details visit: http://www.secureparking.com.au/
Care Park
For further details visit: http://www.carepark.com.au/
South Bank
South Bank is a short stroll over the bridge from the CBD and provides a cheaper alternative to parking in the heart of the city.
Find carparks with ourbrisbane Directory
You can also find a list of car parks in the ourbrisbane.com directory.
Parking Meters
Many streets in Brisbane have metered parking. If you park at a coin-operated meter always check its operating times. Some inner city meters cannot be used during certain hours because the roadway becomes a clearway or a bus zone. Some meters are for short-term parking and others are for several hours, so always check the maximum time you are allowed to park. The hours of operation, parking time limit, acceptable coins and operating instructions are written on the meter. A multi-bay meter covers four parking bays, so take note of your bay number (marked on the street curb) and follow the instructions on the meter. You are not allowed to exceed the parking time limit by 'feeding' the meter. Brisbane City Council has further information on parking regulations.
Residential parking permits
Residential parking permits are needed for people who live within specified traffic areas. Forms and further information are available from Brisbane City Council.
Motorcycle parking
Motorbikes generally have the same parking options and regulations as cars but there are some distinct parking advantages in the Brisbane city centre.
Off-street parking for motorcycles
Some car parks offer discount rates for motor bikes simply because they take up less space. Some free off-street parking is available for motorcycles at a few locations around the city.
Street parking for motorcycles
Metered or Pay-and-Display metered parking spots are available at:
- Elizabeth St, City between Edward and Creek Sts.
- Turbot St, City between Edward and Wharf Sts.
- Boundary St, West End near Russell St.
Parking trucks or trailers in Brisbane
Vehicles that are 7.5 metres or longer, or weigh more than 4.5 tonnes, cannot park for longer than one hour within 100 metres of residential land. This regulation applies to trucks, trailers, large caravans, buses and vehicle/trailer combinations. The only exceptions are trucks that have broken down, or vehicles carrying out emergency repairs or making deliveries.
