Footpath parking fine
Stopping on a path or nature strip in a built-up area has a current NSW penalty notice amount of $339. School zone versions are higher.
- Indicative penalty
- $339
- Demerit points
- 0; school zones may be 2
- Last verified
- 2026-07-23
What to check
- Whether any wheel was on the path or strip.
- Whether the notice says school zone.
- Any signs or marked bays nearby.
Penalty amounts and enforcement rules may change. Confirm the current amount using the notice itself or an official NSW source.
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Official sources
Verify with an official source before publication.
- Revenue NSW
Official source for penalty notices, fine payment and review processes.
- Judicial Commission Lawcodes
Official NSW law part codes, Revenue NSW offence codes, penalty notice amounts and demerit point references.
- Relevant local council
Use the council finder to confirm local permits, parking meters and enforcement practices.