A series of reforms to NSW's parking fine system introduced by the Minns Labor Government come into effect July 1st, ending the previous ticketless fine model that had been in place since 2020.
Dylan Anderson
Under the old system introduced by the Liberal-National Government, parking fines could be issued without a physical notice left on the vehicle. Motorists were often unaware they had been fined until days or even weeks later. The approach was widely criticised for its lack of transparency.
Effective immediately, councils and other issuing authorities are now required to:
- Attach a parking fine or notification to the vehicle, unless unsafe to do so
- Submit images of the offence and the issued fine or notification to Revenue NSW, with the option for drivers to request them
- Issue a parking fine within seven days of the offence if no on-the-spot notice was given
- Publicly release data on the use of parking fines
Dylan Anderson
To support implementation, Revenue NSW collaborated with councils, NRMA, the United Services Union, and advocacy groups. Councils have invested in handheld printers, cameras, and staff training to meet the new requirements.
Revenue NSW also established an internal taskforce to ensure councils comply with the legislation. This includes invalidating any fines that do not meet the new standards and monitoring exemption use to avoid misuse of the ticketless system.
Ticketless parking fines have already declined since these reforms were flagged. From 1 January to 30 June 2024, 435,363 ticketless fines were issued. In the same period in 2025, that number dropped to 371,565, a decrease of approximately 15%.
Dylan Anderson
Dylan Anderson
