A council has introduced an Australian-first novel parking system to help elderly drivers that don't qualify for disability parking spaces.
The City of Stirling, in Perth's northeast, is doing a trial of 20 new senior parking spaces across 10 community buildings from Monday.
The council oversees 254,000 residents, about 20 per cent of which are over the age of 60.
'Finding a parking spot can be a challenge whether you're heading to the shops, an appointment or visiting a community facility,' the City of Stirling said in a statement.
'We've especially heard this from senior residents.'
The trial will run until August 9 and see two car parks near entrances marked for seniors with bright green 'Priority Parking For Seniors' signage.
Council volunteers transporting seniors will also be allowed to park in the allocated spaces.
The move is specifically aimed at seniors who do not qualify for the Australian Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled (ACROD) program.
The City of Stirling, which oversees northeast Perth, has introduced parking specifically for seniors in a move Deputy Mayor Karlo Perkov (left) said would help thousands of residents
The parking spots are not enforceable by law but the community will decide if they should use them - similar to priority seating for the pregnant or elderly on trains and buses (stock image)
The spots will be trialled across five libraries (one above) and five leisure centres
That program allows people with severe mobility restrictions or who are legally blind to park in designated bays.
Participating venues include the libraries in Inglewood, Mirrabooka, Osborne, Scarborough and Karrinyup.
Leisure centres in Inglewood, Mirrabooka, Balga, Hamersley and Scarborough will also have the new parks.
The new senior parks aren't enforceable by law, instead it will be up to members of the community to leave the spaces for those in need.
'The trial will rely on the community to respect the purpose of the signed priority bays and leave them free for people who self-identify as seniors,' the City of Stirling said.
Deputy Mayor Karlo Perkov said the spaces would help make everyday life easier for thousands of Perth residents.
'We put a lot of effort into supporting seniors to stay active and connected in the community through a whole range of age-friendly programs and services,' he said.
'Priority parking bays may be another simple way that we can improve access and inclusion for seniors, whether they are attending a workshop at one of our libraries or a group fitness class at one of our leisure centres.
'This is only a trial for now, but it will give us valuable information for future conversations about parking across our City.'