How to read a parking infringement notice

Below is an example of a parking ticket and what key information you need to be aware of. You can also download Parking Infringement Explained [JPG, 361 KB].

Parking infringement notice

Parking offence descriptions or notes on the infringement notice are restricted in character length and may include some abbreviations. Abbreviations used are shown below:

  • regn: registration
  • wof: Warrant of Fitness
  • cof: Certificate of Fitness
  • mm: millimetres
  • s##: Section (number) of a relevant legislative Act, eg s242 is Section 242
  • lt(mvrl) regs 2011: Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011
  • ped: pedestrian
  • xing: crossing
  • fpath: footpath
  • fstrpk: Foster Park
  • bw: between
  • Facilities:
    lec: Lincoln Event Centre
    sac: Selwyn Aquatic Centre
    ssc: Selwyn Sports Centre
    sdc: Selwyn District Council headquarters
    taa: Te Ara Ātea (Rolleston library)

If any additional abbreviations appear on your infringement notice you can contact us at parking@selwyn.govt.nz to enquire as to their meaning.