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Sydney council fines for caravan and boat parking on streets

13.07.2026 19:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
smh.com.au ENG + 1 more
Sydney council fines for caravan and boat parking on streets
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Sutherland Shire Council in Sydney starts a six-month pilot project to curb illegal caravan and boat parking. Fines of 140 Australian dollars will apply in five areas.

Sutherland Shire Council in Sydney is launching a six-month pilot project from the end of the month to tackle illegal caravan and boat parking on public roads. Signs reading "No parking except cars" will be installed on five streets in Cronulla, Caringbah South, Woolooware, Lilyfield and Como, with offenders facing a fine of 140 Australian dollars.

In 2025, the council received more than 2,400 complaints from residents about boats and trailers and more than 500 complaints about caravan parking. Current legislation allows owners to move caravans a few metres to avoid penalties, which the council calls ineffective. According to another source, the decision follows more than 2,000 resident complaints last year. Motorhomes and other motorised vehicles are allowed to park in these zones.

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