Without parking and traffic laws, our streets would be chaos as people block bus lanes or park wherever they want. Laws and fines are the tools most cities use to regulate driver behavior and reduce congestion.
Road use and parking regulations are generally set at national level, but there are also some specific regulations to take into account local circumstances. Local regulations can be found in the Council Charter.
Auckland Transport Authority parking officers are required by law to enforce the rules throughout Auckland.
For quick reference, here are some places where you are not allowed to stop, park your vehicle, or pick up or drop off passengers:
Parking spaces are clearly marked. However, if you are unsure whether you will be able to park somewhere or how long you will need to park, it is recommended to find another, more suitable parking place.
Did you know? If you park your car on a broken yellow line, you could be left without insurance in the event of an accident.
This page lists all traffic violations, their nature, the laws that regulate them, and the amount of fines.
While we encourage drivers to comply with all on-street and off-street parking restrictions, Auckland Transport cannot control the movement and/or towing of vehicles from private parking spaces or properties.
If a driver receives a violation notice from a private law enforcement agency or is towed while parked on private property, they should contact the property owner or towing company directly.
White triangular road markings can be used to warn drivers that the space on the side of the road is less than five metres or is not suitable for parking a standard sized vehicle.
This road marking is not mandatory and is not regulated by the New Zealand Road Code. It is an advisory marking indicating that the space is not suitable for a standard sized vehicle.
Sometimes white triangles are installed between vehicle entrances where normal vehicles can block the entrance. However, the space at the curb may be suitable for a small vehicle or motorcycle.
There are two main regulatory bodies in Auckland – Auckland Council and Auckland Transport. A local council can propose by-laws to the city council governing body, but these by-laws only apply to that local council. Other roads authorities in the region also have powers to make by-laws under the Land Transport Act 1998.
AT’s On-Street Pricing Adjustment Policy (PDF 179KB) explains how on-street parking prices are adjusted based on demand. The policy currently applies to paid parking in the Central City Parking Zone in Auckland CBD (PDF 1.32MB). AT’s Off-Street Parking Price Adjustment Policy (PDF 273KB) explains how off-street parking prices are adjusted based on demand, with priority given to short-term parking. It also explains how to manage a mix of parking options (rental, early booking, etc.). The policy currently only applies to parking in Auckland CBD.
Post time: Mar-05-2025