Authorised Vehicle Permit

The Authorised Vehicle Permit is provided to assist delivery vehicles to load or unload goods with minimum disruption to other road users.

Permits are not to be used for the purpose of banking, buying and selling goods, or while providing or engaging in any other service except the pick-up or delivery of goods.

Authorised Vehicle Permit fees

Before you apply

Before you apply, make sure you are aware of the conditions associated with this permit.

Conditions of the Authorised Vehicle Permit

1. The maximum permitted period a vehicle may stay on an Authorised Vehicles Only parking area is 20 minutes.
2. Permits are only valid in the areas specified.
3. Permits are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another business or individual.
4. Permits do not provide you with an exemption from any parking statute or bylaw.
5. Permits do not authorise you to arrange for other vehicles to be towed.
6. Permits do not guarantee a parking space.
7. Permits can be transferred to a new vehicle if the permitted vehicle is sold. The replacement permit fee must be paid before a replacement permit is issued.
8. Permits will expire on 30 September each year. New applications and additional vehicles will be charged the current annual fee at the time of application.
9. Failure to comply with the conditions of use of the Authorised Vehicle Permit may lead to the cancellation of a permit.
10. The DCC reserves the right to cancel any permit at any time.
11. The person or company applying for a permit is responsible for ensuring that the driver(s) of the vehicle with the permit are aware of the conditions of use.

How to apply for this permit

To apply for this permit, fill out the application for an Authorised Vehicle Permit.

Submit your application to the Dunedin City Council (DCC):

After you have submitted your application

DCC staff will assess your application.

A vehicle inspection or investigation may be undertaken before approving the permit. We may consult with other DCC departments to verify any information you have provided.

If your application is approved, vehicle registration details will be recorded in our parking enforcement system, allowing Parking Officers to verify a valid permit by scanning the vehicle registration plate.

Follow all parking regulations and bylaws.

We reserve the right to cancel your permit if you fail to comply with the conditions of use.

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