Council issues parking infringement notices (fines) for vehicles parked over driveways.

Relevant rules from Victoria’s Road Safety Road Rules 2017

198 Obstructing access to and from a footpath, driveway etc

A driver must not stop on a road in a position that obstructs or prevents access by vehicles or pedestrians to or from—

(a) a footpath ramp or bicycle crossing lights; or

(b) a driveway, laneway or other way of access; or

(d) a pedestrian entrance, ramp or passage.

Penalty: 3 penalty units.

Subrule (1) does not apply if the driver is—

(a) required to stop by or under these Rules or the Act or by the Australian Road Rules; or

(b) permitted to stop under these Rules or the Act or under the Australian Road Rules; or

(d) avoiding a collision.

Council does not have the authority to issue fines for most other traffic offences.

The Police may be able to enforce other traffic offences if resources permit.

If there are particular locations of concern, the police generally recommend contacting Crimestoppers at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/ or on 1800 333 000.