Car trouble! Carrie Bickmore is slapped with a $200 parking fine as she runs errands with a friend in Melbourne
The radio host's SUV was slapped with a parking ticket when she left the dark car parked near some shops on Wednesday afternoon.
Parking fines in the Melbourne area range from $102 to $204.
The ticket could be seen on Carrie's windshield as she strolled in a nearby shopping precinct with her friend.
It was collected from under the windscreen wiper by the car's driver, who appeared to be ferrying Carrie around town.
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Despite the hiccup, Carrie appeared relaxed as she walked along chatting with her pal dressed in a casually chic ensemble.
Carrie kept warm in a fleece jumper in a cream tone, worn underneath a long, black coat.
She added a sporty touch with some track pants and sneakers, and topped the look with a grey cap.
The television personality wore a full face of warm-toned makeup and had her blonde hair down under her cap.
She carried a designer tote over her arm and appeared to be running errands in the area.
Daily Mail has reached out to Carrie Bickmore for comment.
It comes after Carrie sparked rumours that she is dating Lee Elliott after his shock split with Georgia Love.
According to Woman's Day, the radio host and the former Bachelorette star have been spending a lot of time together at Carrie's home in recent weeks.
The publication claims the pair were introduced by mutual friends and the relationship is 'heating up quickly'.
'They've been trying hard to keep things under wraps. But there's definitely something romantic going on. They're a beautiful couple!' a source allegedly told the magazine.
Daily Mail has reached out to Carrie Bickmore and Lee Elliott for comment.
Lee is newly single after splitting from his wife, Georgia, earlier this year.
He and Georgia, who first met on the 2016 season of The Bachelorette, announced their separation with identical posts to Instagram in May.
'After nine wonderful years together, including four as husband and wife, [we] have made the incredibly difficult decision to lovingly part ways,' they wrote.
'Our relationship has been so special and we will always cherish the memories, love, and laughter we've shared.
'There is no drama, no bad blood. Just two people who have grown in different directions while still holding deep respect and care for each other.
'We remain friends and we'd really appreciate our privacy as we navigate this next stage. Thank you.'
Georgia and Lee had fuelled rumours they had split for some time, after having not been seen together for four months and ditching their wedding rings.
Carrie, meanwhile, has long been linked to her Carrie & Tommy radio show co-star, Tommy Little.
The pair, who share undeniable chemistry on their Hit Network radio show, have been at the centre of dating rumours for years.
While they have never confirmed that they are a couple, fans continue to speculate about the true nature of their relationship.
Romance rumours between the pair arose after Carrie's very public split from longtime partner Chris Walker in 2023.
Just two weeks ago, Carrie and Tommy took a holiday to Hayman Island together, along with a group of their colleagues.
Meanwhile, Tommy recently made a relationship confession which continued to fan the flames of romance rumours.
The comedian confessed to Stellar he is very keen to start a family and settle down - even if he's not entirely ready to grow up yet.
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