Camden Council is reminding motorists to take a moment to check parking signs before leaving their vehicle, as part of a renewed campaign encouraging safe, legal parking across the Camden area.
The "Park Smart" campaign aims to educate drivers about common parking rules, helping improve safety, traffic flow and accessibility for everyone using local roads.
The campaign encourages drivers to remember four simple steps before parking:
- Look for parking signs and understand what they mean;
- Check the times and restrictions that apply;
- Park legally and safely within marked parking spaces where required; and
- A reminder that failure to comply with parking rules may result in a fine.
The educational campaign also explains the meaning of some of the most common parking signs motorists encounter, including:
- No Stopping - vehicles must not stop at any time;
- 2P Parking - vehicles may park for up to two hours during the times shown on the sign;
- Bus Zone - vehicles cannot stop or park at any time; and
- No Parking - drivers may stop for up to two minutes only to drop off or pick up passengers or goods and must remain within three metres of their vehicle.
The campaign also highlights another commonly enforced offence - parking on a path strip or nature strip. Motorists are reminded that vehicles must not park on Council verges or nature strips, as doing so can damage public assets, obstruct pedestrians and create safety hazards.
Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, said understanding parking signage was one of the simplest ways motorists could avoid unnecessary fines while keeping the community safe.
"Parking signs are there to protect everyone who uses our roads, footpaths and public spaces," Cr Fedeli said.
"Whether you're dropping children at school, visiting local shops or attending one of our parks or sporting facilities, taking a few extra seconds to read the signs will help make Camden a better place for everyone."
For more information about parking rules, signage and parking maps, visit camden.nsw.gov.au/environment-and-regulatory-services/parking-2
