Be warned - if you overstay your welcome, you could find a paper parking infringement waiting for you under your windscreen wiper from next Tuesday.

Kiama Council is returning to issuing paper parking notices from 1 July as part of new NSW Government laws.

Parking is an ongoing issue in Kiama with spots at a premium on Terralong Street and Manning Street during business hours and during weekends and public holidays when tourists flock to the town.

Kiama is one of many Councils that has used the paperless system since the NSW Government introduced it in 2020.

Under that system, the fine notice was sent via post to the vehicle owner.

However, the NSW Government has now ordered Councils to return to paper parking notices.

Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald is imploring local residents and visitors to please check parking signs and respect any stated restrictions before leaving their vehicle to avoid receiving a fine.

And to treat Council's parking rangers with respect.

“I ask everyone, whether local or visitor, to treat Parking Officers with courtesy," Cr McDonald said.

"Our parking officers have one of the most challenging jobs in Council.

"They deserve our respect, as does anyone whose job is to make sure we’re all following the rules.”

Parking restrictions, whether outside shops or schools, are designed to ensure safe and equitable access to parking spots.

In 2023-24 Kiama Council conducted 434 parking patrols, resulting in fines of approximately $107,000.