Fair and safe access to Macedon Ranges car parking as visitors return

Published on 10 November 2020

Macedon Ranges Shire parking restrictions are set to return to normal as COVID-19 restrictions ease and visitors return to the area.  

Recognising changing community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic in April, Council’s authorised officers had reduced parking enforcement activities for some offences.  

While patrols continued with fines issued for illegal parking in red signed areas such as no stopping zones, loading zones, and for parking in disabled bays without a permit, officers had not been patrolling or issuing fines in green signed areas with timed parking restrictions.  

From today, Council officers will resume patrols and issue fines as normal for illegal parking in all signed areas. Parking on nature strips and advertising vehicles for sale on Council managed land will also be targeted in patrols.  

Director Planning and Environment, Angela Hughes said parking enforcement was important for ensuring amenity and accessibility in the community.  

“As we move into the recovery phase following recent lockdowns, ensuring fair and safe access to car parking supports residents and local businesses with maximising the number of customers that can be served,” Ms Hughes said.  

“Council officers will continue to exercise discretion for parking enforcement around health services in line with recommendations from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.” 

Drivers are encouraged to act responsibly by obeying road rules and parking signs.  

For more information about parking rules and fines, visit parking or phone (03) 5422 0333.