How to pay a parking fine
We only enforce parking restrictions on Porirua City roads, car parks and some beaches – not in private or supermarket car parks, or on private land.
Parking infringement fine increases will be in place from 1 October 2024. The new nationwide fines have been set by the government.
Most fines have increased by about 70 per cent.
If you get a ticket, you have 28 days to pay the fine. Part payments aren’t accepted.
At our Customer Services Centre at 16 Cobham Court, Porirua, by cash or Eftpos.
Pay with internet banking
For internet banking use the following information:
Westpac Porirua Branch - 03 0547 0240008 001 (or suffix 01)
Payer Particulars: FINES Payer
Code: Your vehicle registration
Payer & Reference: Infringement Notice Number
If you don't pay on time, you'll receive a reminder notice. If no payment is received after a further 28 days, the overdue fine will be lodged with a debt collection agency and/or court for follow-up action.
Appealing a fine
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If you would like us to review your parking infringement, you must complete the Parking infringement explanation form (33KB Word) on or before the last day for payment, which is 56 days from the date the parking ticket was issued. Once you have filled in the form you can either:
- bring it to our Customer Services Centre at 16 Cobham Court, Porirua.
- scan and email it to [email protected] or
- mail to Parking & Bylaws, Porirua City Council, PO Box 50218, Porirua 5240
Please allow 10 working days to receive notification from the infringement review officer. For privacy reasons, a fine can only be queried by the registered vehicle owner.
If your explanation is accepted, the infringement notice will be waived.
If it’s declined, you can either pay the infringement fee by the due date or request a Court hearing.
Please note, we do not accept second appeals if your first appeal has been declined, you can request a court hearing.
Requesting a court hearing
You can apply in writing requesting a court hearing at any time while we’re processing your infringement notice. We’ll transfer the matter to the Porirua District Court, who will arrange a hearing date and time and advise you of the details.
What are the parking and road rules?
| Infringement | Fine |
|---|---|
| Exceeding the time limit of a paid park | $20-$97, depending on length of time |
| Exceeding the time in a free, time-restricted park | $20-$97, depending on length of time |
| Parking in a paid park without paying | $70 |
| Parking on a berm | $70 |
| Parking in a restricted area | $70 |
| Parking facing oncoming traffic | $70 |
| Parking on a bus stop | $70 |
| Parking within 6 metres of an intersection | $100 |
| Parking on a broken yellow line | $100 |
| Parking on a footpath | $100 |
| Parking in a mobility park without a permit | $750 |
| Infringement | Fine |
|---|---|
| No evidence of current Warrant of Fitness | $200 |
| Unlicensed motor vehicle on a road | $200 |
- The official New Zealand Road Code contains a comprehensive list of parking rules
- Land Transport (Road User Rule) 2004
- The Land Transport Act 1998
- Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration & Licensing) Regulations 2011
- Schedule 6 Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration & Licensing) Regulations 2011
- Land Transport (Offences & Penalties) Regulations 1999.
