Mosman Foreshore Parking permits due for renewal from July 1. Got questions?

By ANNA USHER

Mosman Council provides local property owners and residents with parking permits for selected residential streets and foreshore parking areas. These are digital permits managed online through the website.

To set up a vPermit account and get a digital permit requires: an email address, NSW Driver Licence with Mosman address (residents), Mosman rates assessment number (property owners), vehicle registration number, and a valid debit or credit card if payment is required.

It’s a really simple process, but there are always a few questions when it’s time to renew your permit. Luckily, we have the answers!

What are foreshore parking permits, and where do they apply?
Foreshore parking permits allow complimentary car parking in Mosman’s foreshore area car parks at Clifton Gardens, Balmoral South (adjacent to oval), Rosherville and The Spit.

They also permit parking for up to three hours at no cost in ticketed areas once per day along The Esplanade at Balmoral Beach, The Spit, McLean Crescent adjacent to Rosherville Reserve, and Bradleys Head Road opposite Taronga Zoo (subject to activating your free 3-hour session at the parking meter).

Who can get a foreshore parking permit?
All Mosman residents and property owners are eligible for foreshore parking permits. Non-residents may also purchase them at a significantly higher cost.

How long do foreshore parking permits last for?
Foreshore parking permits are from 1 July to 30 June.

How do I know if my parking permit is current, will you notify me when it expires?
You can check the status of your permit any time by going to the website and logging into your vPermit account to view the status of your permit. You will be notified by email advising you to renew your parking permit.

How many permits am I entitled to, and what is the cost?
Property owners are entitled to one complimentary foreshore parking permit per rateable property. In addition, residents can purchase up to two permits per property. If you require more than the resident allocation, additional permits can be purchased at the non-resident rate. Non-residents can purchase a permit at a significantly higher cost.

If I apply half-way through the foreshore term, is it cheaper?
No, there are no pro-rata fees for parking permits.

How do I get a foreshore parking permit?
Through the online parking permit system at www.vpermit.com.au/mosman A video showing how to register for a vPermit account and get a digital permit is available on Mosman Council’s website at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/parkingpermits

Does my driver’s licence need to be valid to register my address in the vPermit system?
For residents, yes. An address can only be added to your vPermit account when an applicant’s driver’s licence is up-to-date with their Mosman address.

How do I change my address, adding a new Mosman address?
Log into your vPermit account. Cancel all active permits, go to your profile page, remove your old address by clicking the X. Add your new address, follow the prompts to verify your address, obtain your new permits.

How will I know what permits I am eligible for?
Your vPermit account will automatically show which permits you are entitled to in the dropdown menu under ‘Permit selection’.

Can I transfer my permit to a different vehicle?
Yes. Parking permits can be transferred to a different vehicle up to four times per year at no charge. This is done online through your vpermit.com.au account, by clicking the ‘Manage vehicles’ button under the ‘My Permits’ tab. However, it is considered a misuse of the system to transfer a permit to a non-Mosman resident when a non-resident foreshore permit was not bought in the first instance at a higher cost.

What’s the difference between foreshore parking permits and residential parking scheme (RPS) permits?
Foreshore parking permits are available to all Mosman residents and are for certain recreational areas in Mosman. RPS permits are for specific streets within Mosman and only residents of those streets are eligible to apply for RPS permits.

Will I get a sticker? How do rangers know I’ve got a valid permit?
There are no foreshore stickers. Permits are digital, meaning that the right to park in the relevant foreshore area is registered in a software system. Rangers type the registration number of the vehicle into a mobile device, which informs them if the vehicle is permitted to park in that area.

I am a Foreshore Permit Holder. How do I get my free three-hour session?
Enter your vehicle registration number (licence plate) into the meter. The meter will recognise your permit and provide an option to activate the free three-hour session. Select Free Parking. Screen appears with details of your 3-hour free session. Select Done.

What happens if I do not have a valid permit?
If you park in an area that requires a foreshore parking permit and you do not have one or exceed the complimentary parking period in a ticketed area, you will be issued with an infringement notice.

What do I do if I wish to contest an infringement notice?
If you have received an infringement notice that you believe was issued incorrectly, please contact Revenue NSW where you can request a review. See details on back of infringement notice.

What do I do if the online system isn’t working for me?
For issues or questions please email [email protected] or contact Council on 9978 4000 between 8.30am – 5.00pm.