Truck Permits and Illegally Parked Trucks
Truck Permits and Illegally Parked Trucks

Truck Permits and Illegally Parked Trucks

Truck Permits and Illegally Parked Trucks

Find information about reporting illegally parked trucks, applying for truck permits and guidelines for parking heavy vehicles.
Last updated on: 08 July 2025

Vehicles with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) exceeding 4.5 tonnes or a length over 7.5 meters are not permitted to park on roads in built-up areas for more than 1 hour. This rule applies to residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Vehicles under this size and weight have the same parking rights as passenger vehicles.

Trucks illegally parked on residential land

Before reporting an illegally parked truck, please ensure that the truck is:
  • Parked on Council land or public road
  • Over 7.5m in length or over 4.5 tonnes
  • The vehicle is not actively picking up or dropping off goods.

Trucks on residential land

Trucks parked on a driveway

Under Section 45 of the new local law, Council can take infringement action on trucks illegally parked on a driveway. Before reporting an illegally parked truck, please ensure that the truck is:
  • Parked on a driveway
  • The vehicle is not actively picking up or dropping off goods.

Trucks illegally parked in industrial areas

In the City of Wyndham, specific regulations govern where trucks can and cannot park to ensure community safety and amenity.
Permitted Truck Parking
Permit Truck Parking
Prohibited Truck Parking
Designated Loading Zones: Trucks or G-classified vehicles primarily constructed for carrying goods may stop in designated loading zones, provided they are actively loading or unloading goods. If no time limit is specified on the sign, the maximum stopping time is 30 minutes.
Private Property with a Permit: Parking a heavy or long vehicle (over 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass or longer than 7.5 meters) on residential property is permitted only with a council-issued permit. The application process includes notifying neighboring residents, who may object if they believe the vehicle negatively affects their amenity or safety.
Built Up Areas: Vehicles with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) exceeding 4.5 tonnes or a length over 7.5 meters are not permitted to park on roads in built-up areas for more than 1 hour. This rule applies to residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Vehicles under this size and weight have the same parking rights as passenger vehicles.

Trucks on vacant land

Heavy vehicles are unable to park on vacant land. Council will investigate trucks being kept or stored on vacant land. Before reporting an illegally parked truck, please ensure that the truck is:
  • Parked on vacant land
  • The vehicle is not actively picking up or dropping off goods

Other truck related requests

Raise a request

When submitting a request, provide as much detail as possible so we can assist you in processing your request. If possible, attach a photo of the issue you are reporting. Once reported, Council will attend and inspect. If the vehicle is deemed illegally parked, a warning or an infringement notice can be issued to the offending owner.