There are many different kerbside signs, which may seem confusing at first.

The following information will help you to identify the types of signs and to understand general parking regulations in Newcastle.

No stopping

Indicated by a 'No Stopping' sign and/or single yellow line at the kerb. Vehicles must not stop in a 'No Stopping' zone at any time.

Bus Zones

Vehicles other than buses must not stop at any time. For use by buses only.

Works Zone

No parking is permitted unless engaged in construction work in or near the work zone.

Loading Zone

For use by vehicles primarily designed for carrying goods. These zones are designed for dropping off and collecting passengers and/or goods.

This clarification can be found at the RTA website.

Clearway

Clearway conditions operate on some busy streets to improve safety and traffic flow during peak travel times. Drivers are not permitted to set down or pick up passengers in Clearways, even when stopped at traffic lights.

Mobility parking scheme

Accessible parking zones are provided to assist mobility impaired people to conveniently access all areas of the city. Please contact the RTA on 13 22 13 for details of parking concessions available to RTA mobility parking scheme permit holders.

P5 (5 minutes), 1/4P (15 minutes) 1/2P (30 minutes)

• Short term parking areas are designed to accommodate the needs of local businesses and short term visitors to the city.
• Please adhere to the limits indicated to avoid the risk of receiving an infringment notice.
• Time limits apply only within the hours and days indicated on each sign.

1P, 2P, 4P and 10P parking

• Parking is permitted up to one (1P), two (2P), four (4P) or ten (10P) hours.
• These parking zones require payment if the words TICKET or METER are displayed in the sign. This also indicated which type of parking machine is used in the zone.
• Time limits and payment requirements apply only within the hours and days indicated on each sign.

No parking

Vehicles may stop for up to two minutes to deliver or pick up goods, or to drop off or pick up passengers. The driver must remain within three metres of the vehicle while stopped in these zones.

Further information

Further information on road signage and road safety is available from the Roads and Traffic Authority on 13 22 13.