Traffic and Parking

• Eligibility for a Parking Permit
• Special Consideration
• Process for Completing an Application
• Documentation Required for Initial Application
• General Permit Conditions
• Displaying Permits
• Renewing Permits
• Renewals with Salary Deductions
• Lost, Stolen or Damaged Permits
• Replacement, New Car, Change of Registration Permit
• Mobility Access Parking Scheme
• Casual Parking Costs
• General Parking Information
• Signs and Fines
• How to finalise your Penalty Notice
• Motorcycle Parking

Apply for your 2012 Parking Permit

The University's online Parking Permit system has undergone an upgrade - making it more streamlined and easy to use.

This system will allow you to renew subsequent years without having to collect a permit.
To renew automatically each year you need to log in with a UNIKEY.

To apply for a UNIKEY for more information, see the Ask ICT website: ASK SYDNEY ICT

When you pick up your 2012 permit you will notice a barcode.

Students should note that your enrolment must be active to renew or purchase a parking permit.

Annual parking permits expire on 31 December each year.

Apply for your Parking Permit

Eligibility for a Parking Permit

University Parking Permits are available to any staff, student or affiliate as appropriate to the conditions and availability of the particular permit; this includes full time, part time and casual staff.

The issue of a permit or parking ticket does not guarantee the availability of parking, or entitle the holder to park in any particular bay or position.

The conditions and availability, on which permits and casual parking tickets are issued, including the fees to be charged for them, are listed below.

Special Consideration

A request for special consideration by staff, students or affiliates for a parking permit may be made by emailing

• carers’ responsibility
• maternity or childcare requirements
• OH&S
• return to work programs
• any reasonable compassionate grounds including temporary incapacity.

Evidence of your personal situation may be required to assess the situation.

Process for Completing an Application

1. Complete on the online application form for a parking permit you will be notified by email when your permit number has been issued and please allow five business days for processing. You may need to electronically supply documentation
2. When collecting your permit please bring your University Identification to the following locations:

• CIS Level one, Services Building (G12)
• Information Office (A14)
• Cumberland Campus (C42)

General Permit Conditions

• Permits must only be used by the applicant, who retains responsibility for the permit and its proper use at all times. If a permit is being used by anyone other than the applicant a University Campus Security Officer may confiscate the permit.
• Permits are valid until the end of the calendar year unless specifically marked otherwise. Payments are made for the full quarterly periods between application and year-end. Permit holders can apply for a pro rata refund (less admin fees) if the permit is returned prior to expiry. If the permit is not required for the full year, it should be returned to the Traffic Office when requesting a refund.

Displaying Permits

The permit must be affixed and/or displayed on the driver’s side lower corner of the front windscreen clear of window tint etc (so it is clearly visible from outside the vehicle). Floating permits must be displayed so as to be clearly visible on the front dashboard or window.

Renewing Permits

Permits are renewed on a yearly basis. Messages are sent out in the student and staff newsletters when it is time to renew your permit.

Renewals with Salary Deductions

Salary deduction payments for parking permits are only available to University staff.

USU staff and SUSF staff are not eligible for payment for their parking permits via salary deduction.
University staff renewing permits, who elect to pay via salary deduction, need to select the salary deduction option on the application form.

ALL Salary deductions will continue automatically from the previous year. If you are not continuing with salary deduction, you will need to notify the Traffic Office, in writing by email

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Permits

• If the permit is damaged or lost, please state the details in writing, quoting the Police Event Number, and where possible salvage the old permit for return.

Replacement, New Car, Change of Registration Permit

If it is necessary to bring an alternate or new vehicle onto campus, eg in the case of a vehicle service, breakdown etc, or if the vehicle is not replaced but the registration plates are amended, please contact the Traffic Office to make alternative permit arrangements before bringing the vehicle/s onto campus (or as soon as practicable).

Mobility Access Parking Scheme

Staff and students who hold a valid mobility access parking permit are permitted to park in designated disabled parking bays throughout the University. The valid RTA mobility parking permit must be displayed at all times.

If you need to apply for a Mobility Access Parking Permit application forms are available at:

• The Disability Services Office
• The University Health Service
• RTA Website

A valid RTA Mobility Parking Permit authorises permit holders to park free of charge in marked disabled parking bays and in any other unrestricted parking bay.

An RTA Mobility Parking Permit does not guarantee a vacant disabled parking bay and does not give a student or staff member a right to park in a particular parking bay, or in bays marked with restrictions such as University Owned Vehicles Only and Loading Zone.

Casual Parking Costs

General Parking Information

Roadways and parking areas within the University of Sydney are "Roads & Road-Related Areas" for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules and the NSW Road Transport (Safety & Traffic Management) Act 1999.

The University of Sydney parking permits are issued in accordance with The Australian Road Rules and the NSW Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999, which govern parking within the University.

Drivers of vehicles in the University grounds shall obey traffic signs, road markings and all instructions of security and campus assist staff.

Vehicles must park:

• Wholly within marked bays and must not utilise more than one parking space
• Rear to kerb where angle parking is permitted
• Close and parallel to the left-hand boundary of the carriageway (when parallel parking).

Vehicles must be parked within numbered marked bays and in accordance with any instructions that appear on the bay or on signage relevant to that bay or series of bays.

Traffic and parking controls on Darlington, Camperdown, Cumberland, Rozelle and Mallett Street campuses are managed under the Self Enforcing Infringement Notice Scheme (SEINS). Breach notices are issued by security and traffic officers and are administered by the State Debt Recovery Office.

Signs and Fines

All drivers must comply with any signage or pavement markings that appear at access points to University grounds and carparks. Infringement Notices may be issued by authorised Campus Security Officers and will be processed by the All drivers must comply with any signage or pavement markings that appear at access points to University grounds and carparks. Infringement Notices may be issued by authorised Campus Security Officers and will be processed by the www.sdro.nsw.gov.au

Fines are subject to enforcement in the same way as if the offence occurred on a public street.

The present fine applicable for illegally parking on the University campus is at least $86.00. This penalty is determined under the Australian Road Rules and is not established by the University. If you receive an Infringement Notice please refer to the section marked Method of Disposal, on the back of your infringement notice for information on how to pay, or alternatively see below:

How to finalise your Penalty Notice

Should you receive a penalty notice on University property, you have three options on how to finalise your penalty notice:

• Pay the Penalty Notice in full- Pleaseclick here to view information on paying your Penalty Notice
• Have the matter determined by a court- Complete and submit the court election online form or by contacting 1300 13 118
• Request a review- Seek leniency based on certain circumstances or if you believe an error has been made.
  Information on requesting a review of your penalty notice is available here.

All enquires and payments should be directed to:

State Debt Recovery Office
PO Box 4444
Parramatta NSW 2124
www.sdro.nsw.gov.au

Motorcycle Parking

Motorcycles must park only in a designated motorcycle parking area located on the Camperdown and Darlington campuses.
A fee is not required when parked within these particular zones.

Motorcycles located in bays other than the designated areas may be subject to a fine.

Motorcycle couriers are excepted.