Towaway zones
Vehicles parked in clearways on streets managed by the City of Hobart will be fined and may be towed away.
A clearway is a section of road where parking and stopping is not allowed at the times shown on the clearway sign.
Clearways provide another lane to keep traffic moving during peak periods.
Vehicles stopped in clearways impact the flow of traffic and safety of other road users. Removing vehicles illegally parked in clearways will help traffic move safely and efficiently. Especially during the busiest times of day.
- Vehicles towed will be charged a towing fee on top of the cost of the fine.
- Check the sign before you leave your car and make sure you don't overstay.
- Off-street parking is available nearby in the Dunn Place and Argyle Street car parks.
Clearways managed by the City of Hobart
Campbell Street
A clearway is in operation between Collins and Davey streets from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Bathurst Street
A clearway is in operation between Campbell and Argyle streets from 4 pm to 6 pm.
FAQs
When will the clearways be in place?
The clearways operate from 4 pm to 6 pm Monday to Friday. Parking signs clearly display this information. Clearway times will also be displayed on parking meters and the EasyPark app.
When can't I park in the new clearways?
The new clearways will operate from 4 pm to 6 pm Monday to Friday. Parking signs will clearly display this information. Clearway times will also be displayed on parking meters and the EasyPark app.
Additional signage will also be installed around the new clearway areas to help people adjust to the parking changes.
Will I get fined for parking in a clearway?
Yes. If you park in a clearway you will receive a parking infringement notice (parking fine).
Why are vehicles towed away?
Clearways help keep vehicles moving during peak hour by creating more road space. Vehicles parked in clearways during heavy traffic slow the flow of vehicles.
What should I do if my vehicle is towed?
You will need to retrieve it from Dunn Place car park at 3 Davey Street, Hobart. This open air car park is next to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. View the car park on Google Maps.
This only applies if your vehicle is towed from the clearways on Campbell or Bathurst streets.
Where will my vehicle be towed to?
Your vehicle will be towed to the Dunn Place car park, 3 Davey Street, Hobart. This open air car park is next to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. View the car park on Google Maps.
How long do I have to retrieve my vehicle?
If you have not retrieved your vehicle by the day after it is towed, you may be issued another parking fine. Parking fees apply to vehicles parked in Dunn Place from 8 am to 8 pm.
What will it cost to get my vehicle back?
The current fee to recover a towed vehicle is $382.62. You may be mailed an invoice for this fee. A parking fine for stopping in a clearway zone will also be applicable.
What if I can't afford to pay the fee?
Tasmania's road regulations do not consider the financial situation of road users. If a driver complies with parking signage and road rules this will not be an issue.
What should I do If I believe my vehicle should not have been towed?
Vehicles will only be towed if they are in violation of clearway signage. If you believe your vehicle has been unfairly towed you can request a review of your parking fine and towing fee. This can be completed on the request a parking fine review page.
Why am I being fined when I have paid the fee to retrieve my towed vehicle?
Under Tasmania’s traffic regulations and road rules it is an offence to stop in a clearway.
A traffic infringement notice - parking fine - will be issued if a vehicle is stopped in a clearway.
The costs incurred by the City for removing a vehicle from a clearway are a separate matter to traffic infringement notices. So additional fees apply for the retrieval of your vehicle. Leaving a vehicle in a clearway impacts all road users by slowing down traffic flow.
Please read all parking signs carefully and obey all parking restrictions.