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Parking Infringements

The City of Kwinana has power under the Local Government Act 1995 to make local laws necessary for the good government of the district. These local laws may govern activities on land owned or managed by the City, as well as certain activities on private land within the City.

The City currently has enacted local laws which address many issues including car parking within the City.

If you receive a parking infringement, you must pay or appeal within 28 days of the date of issue. If payment is not received within the 28 days of notice, action will be taken under the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 and further costs may be encountered. 

How to pay your parking infringement

1. In Person

Go to the City of Kwinana Administration Building:
Corner of Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road, Kwinana WA 6210
Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

2. By Post

Send a cheque or money order to:
City of Kwinana, PO Box 21, Kwinana WA 6966

  • Make the cheque out to City of Kwinana
  • Write "Not Negotiable" on it
  • Include your infringement number

3. Online

Pay your fine online using the City's online services platform.

If you need help, call us on 08 9439 0200.

Appealing a parking fine

If you wish to appeal a parking infringement you may do so in writing, directed to the City of Kwinana, to the above mentioned address. Appeals must be received within 28 days of the date of issue. Please reference the parking infringement number. 

Invalid reasons to appeal a parking infringement

The City of Kwinana  is generally unable to withdraw an infringement if:

  •  You had an appointment that went over time
  • You lost track of the time
  • You took an important phone call and were delayed
  • You parked for just a few minutes over the allowed time
  • You did not see or understand the sign
  • You did not know the parking rules
  • You thought that you were allowed to park there
  • There was nowhere else to park
  • You ran out of petrol.
  • I did not own the vehicle at the time and you are unable to produce documentation to support the claim
Reasons why an appeal may be considered

Your infringement notice may be overturned if:​

  • Your vehicle broke down and you could not move it. Proof needed: RAC call-out documentation or other evidence of mechanical failure.
  • If you were not the driver at the time of the issued infringement. Proof needed: Complete a Statutory Declaration nominating  another driver/owner including the driver’s name and address details.
  • Your disabled parking permit may have fallen from the dashboard. Proof needed: You must produce your valid ACROD permit on request.
  • Immediate medical attention being undertaken or required by driver. Proof needed: Medical certificate/documentation.
  • Your vehicle was stolen or you were detained by the police. Proof needed: The Police Reference Number.
  • You were not the owner of the vehicle at the time : Proof of change of ownership paperwork and information of who the new owner is in the form of Statutory Declaration. 

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City of Kwinana kaditj kalyakoorl moondang-ak kaaradj midi boodjar-ak nyininy, yakka wer waabiny, Noongar moort. Ngala kaditj baalap kalyakoorl nidja boodjar wer kep kaaradjiny, baalap moorditj nidja yaakiny-ak wer moorditj moort wer kaditj Birdiya wer yeyi.

The City of Kwinana acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and play, the Nyoongar people. We recognise their connection to the land and local waterways, their resilience and commitment to community and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

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