Nelson City Council

Information about your ticket and other infringement notices

Why is my parking ticket more than $12.00?

Meter offence and time restrictions

This depends on the length of time that the vehicle has been offending for:

All other parking offence fees range from $40-$60. No discount.

Why did I get a parking ticket when I went back and put money in the meter?

All individual on-street parking meters and 'pay and display'  spaces have a maximum parking period.

Vehicles can be ticketed for the length of time exceeding the maximum meter time. The infringement fee is dependent on the length of time the vehicle has exceeded the maximum parking time even if you have a current parking pass displayed.

What happens if my car received a ticket, but I was not driving it at the time?

Use the Statutory Declaration form (link below) to report to us who was driving or in charge of the vehicle at the time the ticket was issued. Please provide as many relevant details as possible, including the other person's full name, residential address and date of birth. NCC will then forward the notice to them.

Statutory Declaration in Respect of a Stationary Vehicle Offence under Oaths & Declarations Act, 1957

Why did I get a parking ticket for parking on a broken yellow line, when I was only there for a minute?

These are in place for road safety and no vehicle is permitted to stop, stand or park on them at any time. The hours of enforcement are 24 hours per day and the parking fee is $60.

Why did I get a reminder notice when I had sold the vehicle prior to the issue of the parking ticket?

The responsibility for notifying a change of ownership is shared by both the seller and purchaser. Have you completed your portion of the change of ownership?

The seller must complete and forward directly to the Transport Registry Centre, a MR13A form, which can be obtained from NZ Post Shop. This must be completed within 7 days of the sale of the vehicle (Section 20 of the Transport Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing Act 1986).

Likewise, the purchaser is required to complete the MR13B form. This part of the transaction should be carried out prior to handing the vehicle over to the new owner on the day of the sale, so that the seller is not required to contact the purchaser at a later date to clarify and details, and that the change of ownership fee has been paid prior to handing over the vehicle.

Do not let the purchaser complete both parts, as it is the seller’s responsibility to ensure that the MR13A is completed.

If one or both portions are not completed, the ownership records held by Transport Registry Centre will not be updated and this is probably the reason why you have received a reminder notice for a parking ticket. If you receive a reminder notice, use the Statutory Declaration form (link below) to report to us who the new owner is. Please provide as many relevant details as possible, including the other person's full name, residential address and date of birth. NCC will then forward the reminder notice to them.

Statutory Declaration in Respect of a Stationary Vehicle Offence under Oaths & Declarations Act, 1957

My car’s not where I parked it. What do I do?

If you cannot locate your vehicle it may have been towed by the NCC as it was illegally parked. All enforcement tows are reported to the Police. Contact +64 3 546 3840.

If a tow has been authorised by the NCC, it can be located at Nelson Tow and Salvage, 134A Vanguard Street, Phone +64 3 548 0601. An infringement notice will be attached to the vehicle.

If you wish to raise any circumstances relating to the parking ticket, please put these in writing.

How can I pay my parking ticket?

Internet banking

• Payee name: Nelson City Council
• Payee Account No: 030703032505500

Details to appear on payee statement

• Code - Vehicle Registration Number
• Particulars - Name (surname and then your initials)
• Reference - Infringement Number

OR

Pay online using a visa or mastercard.

OR

Pay with cash, cheque or eftpos at the cashiers desk at the Customer Service Centre at 110 Trafalgar Street.

OR

Post a cheque to Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040. Please ensure either the ticket number or vehicle registration number is on the back of the cheque.

Can I pay my parking ticket without the ticket?

Yes, we can locate the ticket with your registration number, and in some instances, with a name search, if the parking ticket was issued a month previously.

Can I make a partial payment on my ticket?

Yes, an application form can be obtained at our Customer Services Centre.

Along with a direct debit form, the infringement fee(s) will have to be paid in full within 10 months from the date the ticket was issued. If there is a default in payment, it may be lodged with the Department of Courts for collection of fines for the outstanding amount.

The minimum amount for which we will accept a direct debit partial payment is $60 – in other words, if your fine is less than $60 you may not make a partial payment.

Can I have an extension of time to pay my ticket without going to Court?

Yes, we can extend the payment date up to six months from the date of the offence. To do this you need to contact the Parking Section in writing, with your request, and they will reply by letter, setting out the new payment date.

How do I know if the payment for my ticket has been received?

If it is a current Nelson City Council parking ticket, a quick check of the parking infringement system will show the date the payment was received. It will also be able to tell you what stage it is at, or if it is at court.

What can I do if I can’t pay a ticket?

You can contact Nelson City Council and organise an extension of time to pay or set up a part payment, on completion of a direct debit and application form (obtained at the Customer Service Centre)

What happens when a parking ticket goes to Court?

The responsibility for the collection of parking fees is the Department of Justice, who will send out a notice of fine. For more details, contact the District Court on +64 3 989 2500 or Parking Manager.

How do I appeal to the Court if I think I shouldn't have to pay the ticket?

Find out more about appealing a parking ticket.

What types of parking tickets do you accept payment for?

All parking tickets issued by Nelson City Council.

Contact

Find out how to contact the parking division at Nelson City Council.