• Why were part time No Parking restrictions implemented in Bower Street?

• The popularity of Shelley Beach draws many visitors resulting in vehicle congestion in parts of the street. This poses potential issues for emergency vehicle access to Shelly Beach and local residents.

  In response to community concerns about traffic conditions in Bower Street, especially over the summer months, we implemented a part time No Parking restriction to reduce traffic congestion and potential safety risks.

• ​Why did the proposed restriction only apply December through to March

• The timing was applied in response to resident feedback that indicated the problems primarily occured during the summer months.
  

• Why were the part time restrictions 10am-4pm?

• The hours between 10am and 4pm were identified as the busiest times for visits to Shelley Beach. Outside of these hours parking activity is lighter
  

• How was parking enforced during the summer trial?

• Our Parking Officers were present on most weekends in Bower Street throughout the summer.

  Close to 200 parking infringements were issued to drivers parking in No Parking or No Stopping zones.

• Why was Shelley Beach parking reduced from 10P to 4P?

• The change from 10P to 4P parking was made to increase turnover in the Shelly Beach Carpark.

  Parking surveys, conducted prior to the Bower Street trial, revealed around 40% of parking spaces in the Shelly Beach carpark were occupied by vehicles staying more than 4 hours.

  The surveys also showed a very high percentage were displaying Northern Beaches Beach Parking Permits.

  The 4P restriction applies to all vehicles although Beach Parking Permit Holders are exempt from having to pay for parking.
  

Parking legislation questions

• Where can I locate information on parking legislation?

• The NSW Road Rules, part 12 of which relates to restrictions on stopping and parking

• Who can park in a 2P Permit Parking Zone?

• Anyone can park in a 2P Permit Parking Zone, however vehicles not displaying a valid resident parking permit can only park for a maximum of 2 hours.

  Vehicles displaying a valid resident parking permit can park on an unrestricted basis.

• ​How long can I park in a No Parking Zone?

• You can stop for up to 2 minutes in a No Parking Zone to load/unload goods or passengers, however the driver must remain within 3m of the vehicle

• Can I park in a No Stopping zone?

• Parking is not permitted in a No Stopping Zone for any reason.

• Can I park across my own driveway?

• Parking is not permitted across a driveway, even by the resident who owns the driveway.

• Can I park on my driveway where it crosses the nature strip?

• Parking is not permitted on the section of nature strip between the kerb alignment and the property, including the section of the driveway which crosses the nature strip.

  Parking on a driveway is only permitted within the property boundary.