Rundle Mall Vehicle Access Permits

Please note: this form is only to be used for approved Rundle Mall events/activations. For all other vehicle access requirements, including annual vehicle permits, please contact vehiclepermits@cityofadelaide.com.au.

The form will take approximately 8 minutes to complete.
Pursuant to Section 37A (4) of the City of Adelaide Act 1998.

Rundle Mall Vehicle Access Permits are issued to enable access for vehicles dispatching goods and services to and from retailers and businesses in Rundle Mall which have no other access points.

Access times
Effective Monday 9 January 2023, no vehicles are permitted in Rundle Mall between the following hours:
Monday to Thursday - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday - 9:00am to 9:15pm
Saturday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Rundle Mall Vehicle Access Permits are not ‘parking permits’ and allow vehicles to remain standing in the Mall for no more than 30 minutes at any time for the purposes of unloading or loading of goods to businesses in the Mall only.
To avoid unnecessary obstructions to vehicle movements, the time a vehicle remains in the Mall must be kept to a minimum to ensure the safety and convenience of all Mall users.

Please note the following:

  • Entrance into Rundle Mall is only via a left-hand turn from King William Street.
  • Vehicles may only proceed in an easterly direction and must only exit via Pulteney Street.
  • No U-turns are allowed on Rundle Mall.


Vehicles must not be parked in such a manner as to block the thoroughfare or access to any of the side streets leading into or out of the Mall.

Drivers must at all times comply with a vehicle speed limit of 10 km/h.

At all times, drivers of vehicles must comply with the directions of an Authorised Officer of Council or a Police Officer.

If the Mall or any equipment, furniture or fittings within the Mall or any premises abutting or adjacent to the Mall are damaged by any vehicle referred to in the permit, the owner and driver of such vehicle shall be liable for the cost of repairing such damage and for the value of any property which has been damaged.

Vehicles not complying with these terms and conditions may be reported to City of Adelaide for expiation and may have their permit revoked.

By proceeding with this application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information for the purpose applying for a Rundle Mall Vehicle Access Permit. The City of Adelaide will not disclose your personal information for any other purposes without further consent.

Event/activation details

Which activation requires the vehicle access to Rundle Mall?  
Will you require pedestrian management during your use of the Mall?  

Vehicle details

Is the vehicle over 10 tonnes?  

Driver/applicant details

For security reasons, we require a copy of the applicant's driver's licence.