Free 15-minute parking trial

This trial is taking place in parking zones in the retail areas of village main streets outside the city centre.

Project Status: In progress

What we’re doing

The trial of free 15-minute ticket parking covers the following streets in the local area:

  •         Harris Street, Pyrmont
  •         Glebe Point Road, Glebe
  •         King Street, Newtown
  •         Bourke Street, Surry Hills
  •         Campbell Street, Surry Hills
  •         Crown Street, Surry Hills
  •         Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
  •         Redfern Street, Redfern
  •         William Street, Darlinghurst
  •         Macleay Street, Potts Point
  •         Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
  •         Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

Parking meters in the retail areas of these streets, detailed in the map below, feature clear signage outlining the free 15-minute ticket option. A map of locations is also available for download below.

To park in the 15-minute free ticket zone you will need to press a button marked '¼ P free with ticket' and place the ticket on your dashboard.

If you intend to park longer than 15 minutes you must buy a normal longer stay ticket when you first park your vehicle.

For more information go to the RMS’ road rules – parking page.