Parking in Brisbane

Council regulates vehicle parking in Brisbane to ensure residents have access to on-street parking across the city. 

Council operates two car parks in or near the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD). The car parks are located at King George Square and Wickham Terrace. Both car parks operate with extended hours throughout the year. They are also open on public holidays and during some special events.

Council has parking rules in place for parking your car, motorcycle and other vehicles within Brisbane.

Traffic, parking and regulated parking permit areas are in place around sporting and special event facilities in Brisbane.

Find out about the parking offences that Council regulates under State and Council legislation and the relevant dollar value and penalty unit categories.

Council uses parking meters across the inner city to regulate parking where on-street parking is in high demand. Find out information about parking meters and fees.

Find out Brisbane's parking rules and regulations, including parking permit areas and parking zones.

Council has developed a map to assist people who visit, live and work in the Nundah Village area to understand and use on-street parking.

Street parking in the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD) is limited. Find out about the Brisbane Central Traffic Area and parking for coaches and motorcycles.

Find out what Council defines as an 'abandoned vehicle' and how to make an abandoned vehicle complaint online.

Read the Brisbane Parking Taskforce recommendation. The taskforce was established to respond to parking issues and to look at options for managing on-street parking.

Under the Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014, Council may confiscate vehicles or articles from Council assets under certain conditions. Find more about the confiscated vehicles and articles.