Cairns CBD parking fees increase by 20c in early 2022
Parking fees are about to increase again as Cairns Regional Council turns up the pressure on glove box coin stashes.
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PARKING fees are about to increase again as Cairns Regional Council turns up the pressure on glove box coin stashes.
Hourly price hikes have become an annual event across the city after a decision was made in 2017 to turn the screws on the council’s big revenue raiser.
Back then, CBD parking spots were just $1.20 an hour.
Subsequent 20c-a-year increases have been implemented with a council spokesman saying the hourly bill would hit $2 from Tuesday, January 4.
“Centre median parking across the CBD remains free, but time limited,” he said.
“Parking is also free after 2pm on Saturday and all-day Sunday, with the exception of the Southern Esplanade car park (Lagoon car park).
“Residents are reminded parking is always free on all public holidays.”
Amazingly, the 2017 decision was given the green light without any formal opposition from the general public.
The plan was advertised extensively in both print media and on the council’s website, but no public submissions were received.
The decision also triggered an increase to parking fines.
In 2017, overstaying in a parking space would set drivers back $50 – a figure that has since jumped to $63.
FAQs
How much is hourly parking in the Cairns CBD?
Parking fees will increase by 20c to $2 an hour from January 4, 2022.
Where is free parking in the Cairns CBD?
Centre median parking remains free – but time limits are enforced with fines for anyone who overstays.
How much are parking fines in Cairns?
Ticket (pay and display)
Parking without paying the fee – $63
Overstaying at a ticketed park (purchasing and displaying an additional ticket) – $63
Staying longer than issued ticket – $63
Time restricted (1P, 2P, 3P, etc)
Staying longer than allowed – $63
Loading zone
Staying longer than allowed – $126
Commercial loading zone
Staying longer than allowed – $126
Parking without a permit – $126
No stopping and no parking
Stopping at any time – $126
Stopping at a yellow line – $126
Stopping within 10m of intersection without traffic lights – $126
Bus zone (unless time limited)
Stopping at any time – $158
Accessible (disabled) parking
Parking without a valid permit displayed – $237
Taxi zone
Stopping at any time – $126
Parallel park
Parking your vehicle facing oncoming traffic – $63
Centre bay
Reversing out of a centre bay – $126
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