The Road Code, rules and bylaws
Without parking and road rules our streets would be chaotic, as people clogged the bus lanes or parked all day wherever they wanted. Rules, fines and parking fees are tools used by most cities around the world to help moderate motorist's behaviour and reduce traffic congestion.
The rules for road use and parking are mostly made at a national level, with some specific rules made for local conditions. The local rules can be found in the Council Bylaws.
The amount for fines is set at a national level.
Auckland Transport's Parking Officers are legally warranted to provide enforcement services for the rules which apply throughout Auckland.
Where can I find the rules?
Parking and road rules can be found in the following legislation:
The official New Zealand Road Code contains a comprehensive list of parking rules
Land Transport Road User Rules
The Land Transport Act
The Transport Act
Local Council Bylaws.
As a quick reference, these are some of the places you must not park, stop your vehicle, set down or pick up passengers:
Bus or transit lanes during the hours of operation as indicated by the signs
Where traffic signs say you must not stop or park
On a marked bus stop, taxi stand.Are you insured?
Did you know? If you park on a broken yellow line, you may not be insured.
Parking spaces are well signposted. However, if you are unsure about whether to park in an area, or how long you will need the space for, it may be best to find another place to park.
How do I interpret the signs?
How to read a road or parking sign is clearly explained in the official New Zealand Road Code.
Privately owned car parking facilities
While it is advisable that motorists observe all parking restrictions on-street and off-street, Auckland Transport has no control in regards to the operation and/or towage of vehicles from private car parking spaces and/or facilities.
Should a motorist receive an infringement notice (from a privately owned enforcement authority) or is towed whilst parked on private property, they will need to contact the property owner or the towage company directly.