Disabled & Temporary Mobility Parking
Disabled Parking
There are Sixty Eight (68) RTA Disable Bays on Campus. Sixteen (16) of these bays are located in the Residential precinct of the campus & Fifty Two (52) bays in the Academic precinct.To be eligible to park in a Disable Bay the vehicle must display a valid RTA Mobility card.
The RTA Mobility Parking Scheme card entitles you to park in spaces marked with a symbol for people with disabilities. The card also provides parking concessions in other spaces.
- When parking in a coupon or permit parking area there is no charge.
- Where parking is limited by a sign to more than 30 minutes, the vehicle can park for an unlimited time.
- Where parking is limited to a sign of 30 minutes, the vehicle can park for 2 hours.
- Where parking is limited by a sign of less than 30 minutes, the vehicle can park for a maximum of 30 Minutes.
Legislation specifies the eligibility criteria for a person to obtain a Mobility Parking Scheme card. To be eligible, a person must be some one:
- Who is unable to walk due to the permanent or temporary loss of use of one or both legs or other permanent medical or physical condition; or
- Whose physical condition is detrimentally affected as a result of walking 100 metres; or
- Who requires the use of crutches, a walking frame, callipers, scooter, wheelchair or other similar mobility aid.
Please note that a Mobility Parking Scheme card does not allow vehicles to stand or be parked between “No Stopping” signs or on Taxi stands, bus or in loading zones. Vehicles that display the Mobility Parking Scheme card must park in a designated parking bay in accordance with the UNE Traffic & Parking Rules.
Further information regarding the RTA’s Mobility Parking Scheme can be found at
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/mobilityparking/index.html
Temporary Mobility Parking
The University is able assist staff and students who have sustained a temporary injury or illness by issuing a UNE Temporary Mobility Permit who otherwise may not be eligible for assistance under the RTA Mobility Parking Scheme.
Staff and students that are registered Parking Permit holders are eligible to apply by contacting the Safety & Security Office, Shop 4, UNE Union Arcade. Holders of a UNE Temporary Mobility Permit are permitted to park in Green Permit bays & Loading Bays.
Persons who do not meet the criteria for a UNE Temporary Parking Permit may make special application to Parking Administration located at Facilities Management Services located in building N005 for special consideration.