Parking in Darebin

Hi Newlanders,

Just a community announcement to warn people not to park on nature strips in Darebin Council. 

My father was hit with a $95 fine for having two wheels up on the nature strip so that his giant 4WD didn't obstruct the bus that runs along our street. He and I were within 4 metres of the car the whole time he was there (we were working on my car and using tools from his) so whoever gave him the ticket saw us, didn't mention a thing and sent the ticket in the mail instead of putting it on the car. 

Also, if you park at Preston Market, you now only get 2 hours free parking across a 24 hour period. So, if you do some market shopping in the morning, but return later because you forgot something or to have tacos for dinner, you have to pay for the second visit. 

I hope that helps someone else avoid some fines.