Brisbane cameras to target illegal parking

Illegally and dangerously parked vehicles causing congestion are the focus of a new initiative aimed at keeping Brisbane moving.

Brisbane City Council has announced signage and enforcement cameras will be installed at locations that attract complaints from residents about illegally parked vehicles and cause safety and congestion issues.

Brisbane residents complained about illegal parking almost 52,000 times in 2024, the Council confirmed.

“Brisbane is one of Australia’s fastest growing capital cities, and keeping Brisbane moving relies on everyone doing the right thing when it comes to parking,” said Chair for City Standards, Councillor Sarah Hutton.

“When a vehicle illegally parks in a clearway, no stopping zone or bus zone, it causes delays for thousands of people trying to reach their destinations.

“We want motorists to think twice before parking illegally, because even a short stop in the wrong place can have a big impact on traffic flow and safety.”

Motorists illegally stopping in clearways, no stopping zones, bus zones, loading zones and on yellow lines will be the focus of this safety and congestion-busing initiative.

If someone stops in a clearway, they reduce the capacity of a two-lane road by 50%, the Council says.

A recent trial of cameras in four locations revealed significant non-compliance that caused congestion and safety problems as motorists were forced to manoeuvre around illegally stopped vehicles.

The cameras will now be rolled out to 16 further locations.

Each location has signage in place advising motorists to follow the road rules and that cameras are monitoring parking compliance in the area.

Four initial trial locations:

1. McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley
2. Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
3. Symes Street, Fortitude Valley
4. Glen Road, Toowong

Signage and enforcement cameras will be installed from this month at:

1. Amy Street, Albion
2. Charlotte Street, Brisbane City
3. O’Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills
4. Oxford Street, Bulimba
5. Millennium Boulevard, Carindale
6. Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley
7. Hercules Street, Hamilton
8. Rotheram Street, Kangaroo Point
9. Park Road, Milton
10. Mayer Street, McDowall
11. Metro Street, McDowall
12. Festival Place, Newstead
13. Moray Street, New Farm
14. Buckland Road, Nundah
15. Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace
16. Russell Street, South Brisbane.