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Waikato District Council - Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato

Parking ticket reasons and fines

Find out what the fines are for different parking offences.

Reasons we issue parking tickets

A parking enforcement officer may give you an infringement notice if they believe:

  • you have illegally parked your vehicle
  • your parked vehicle does not meet the legal requirements to be on the road

Be aware: Boats, caravans, motorhomes, trailers and other types of vehicles can also be fined for parking offences.

Find out more about parking safely and avoiding fines.

Fees and fines

You can get fined for parking too long in a time-restricted space. Your fine will depend on how long you have overstayed.

Up to 30 minutes
$20.00
30 minutes to 1 hour
$25.00
1 to 2 hours
$36.00
2 to 4 hours
$51.00
4 to 6 hours
$71.00
More than 6 hours
$97.00
Not displaying a designated parking permit issued by Council
$40.00
Not displaying a current Warrant of Fitness (WoF)
$200.00
Not displaying a current vehicle licence (rego)
$200.00
Not displaying a mobility permit while parked in a mobility space
$750.00
Parking on a flush median
$70.00
Inconsiderate parking (for example, obstructing entrances or exits, or creating hazards for other vehicles or pedestrians)
$100.00

For a vehicle weighing 3,500kg or less

For a vehicle towed within work hours (on a weekday, between 7am and 6pm)
$90.20
For a vehicle towed outside work hours, on the weekend or on a public holiday
$120.30

For a vehicle weighing more than 3,500kg

For a vehicle towed within work hours (on a weekday, between 7am and 6pm)
$223.40.
For a vehicle towed outside work hours, on the weekend or on a public holiday
$343.70

How much parking costs

General parking is free of charge, but time limits may apply.

Good to know: There are no metered parking spaces in the Waikato district.

Related legislation

Offences are controlled by the following legislation:

Traffic Bylaw 2023

pdf,  4710 KB Download

Infringement fees for councils to charge are set out in the following legislation:

Last updated 19 May 2026, 04:08 pm

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