Brimbank Council

Brimbank Council

It's an offence to:

Double park by stopping next to a legally parked vehicle - even for a short time or to drop off or pick up passengers.
Stop or park across a driveway, footpath or dividing strip, except when picking up or dropping off passengers.
Stop or park within 10 metres of an intersection or corner that doesn’t have traffic lights.
Stop in, or park across, a bus zone.

Pay a Fine

General Local Law 2018:
Brimbank's General Local Law 2018 outlines various offenses and penalties, including those related to obstruction.
Penalty Units: In Victoria, as of 1 July 2025 (the current financial year), each penalty unit is valued at $203.51.
Infringement Penalty: The penalty for an obstruction offence is 4 penalty units. Therefore, the total infringement fine for this obstruction offence is $814.04.
Financial Hardship:
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can apply for an infringement payment plan (an extension of time to pay) before the due date.
Non-Payment:
If you don't pay your fine, Brimbank Council will send a penalty reminder notice after 28 days, and you will be required to pay the initial fine plus costs.

Contact Information

Please note: this is not an exhaustive list of regulations and guidelines. Please always check the Brimbank Council website for the most up-to-date information.