If the meter or ticket machine is broken and cannot show how long you have been there, you are still only entitled to park for the prescribed length of time.
If a patrolling officer has noted the time you parked, they can give you a ticket for overstaying even if the meter is broken.
If the meter won't accept your money and you get a ticket for parking at an expired meter or for not paying your parking fee, note down the number on the meter and report the fault to Council.
27-Apr-2009