Monday, April 20, 2026
Home Latest News Free parking ends, school zones return

Free parking ends, school zones return

DRIVERS BE MINDFUL... Reduced-speed limits apply around schools now that term one has commenced, and the complimentary paid parking period has ended, meaning you must now pay to park in Council-owned on-street parking spaces. Photo: The Adviser

By Deanne Jeffers

THE complimentary parking period, which began in December, has finished and paid parking now applies to Council-owned, on-street parking spaces.

From today, February 1, those that have not paid to park or do not adhere to displayed time limits risk being fined.

Please note that students returned to school at the end of January. This means that reduced-speed limits nearby schools are being enforced to help keep kids safe on their way to and from school.

In most cases, time-based school zones operate between 8-9.30am and 2.30-4pm on weekdays during school terms, except on public holidays.

DRIVERS BE MINDFUL… Reduced-speed limits apply around schools now that term one has commenced, and the complimentary paid parking period has ended, meaning you must now pay to park in Council-owned on-street parking spaces. Photo: The Adviser

Take care when driving around schools, particularly when students may be present during school times and if you plan on parking in the Shepparton CBD, pay for your parking and don’t risk an infringement.

For more information, including a map of parking areas, please visit greatershepparton.com.au/council/parking-enforcement