Parking hassles

[Maakz]

OK-1 month ago i got a $65 parking ticket for stashing my bike in the tournament building off Durham St West (desperate and late for work i parked next to the ticketing machine)...no yellow lines, no signs up saying NO PARKING, wasn't obstructing anything and wasn't instructed by building staff not to do so, was clear space and have parked in there othertimes-no problem-well HELLO? Have challenged the breach notice, but don't hold out much hope-thems the breaks and $hit happens, learn from it...Next moan, my first choice parking place-the usual up until this morning was Wilsons parking (exits to High St)..well it won't be anymore, arrived this morning to find they'd yellow lined all the clear spaces where bikers used to be able to legitimately park. WTF? The designated building bike space, which is fook all, is usually taken up by scooters who can't park for $hit. So where pray tell does one reliant on a motorcycle as their primary mode of transport, park their bike? Can't do pay and display cos only a fool would...seems short sighted on the part of parking premises (like they give a fook) and the Council. Looks like my only options public transport, which at the moment is an exercise in time wastage, tedium and cash leakage.

[Marmoot]

Civics underground carpark, level 2.

[iYRe]

I bicycle in.. easier to park :P
But failing that in the garage at work (upper queen st).

There are some parks up by the library? I thought the council had a page which showed where all the bike parking was,,

I had it though.. tournament gave me a ticket for "not displaying a ticket" on my bike.. how in the hell do I display it? Its not worth the hassle..

[tigertim20]

OK-1 month ago i got a $65 parking ticket for stashing my bike in the tournament building off Durham St West (desperate and late for work i parked next to the ticketing machine)...no yellow lines, no signs up saying NO PARKING, wasn't obstructing anything and wasn't instructed by building staff not to do so, was clear space and have parked in there othertimes-no problem-well HELLO? Have challenged the breach notice, but don't hold out much hope-thems the breaks and $hit happens, learn from it...Next moan, my first choice parking place-the usual up until this morning was Wilsons parking (exits to High St)..well it won't be anymore, arrived this morning to find they'd yellow lined all the clear spaces where bikers used to be able to legitimately park. WTF? The designated building bike space, which is fook all, is usually taken up by scooters who can't park for $hit. So where pray tell does one reliant on a motorcycle as their primary mode of transport, park their bike? Can't do pay and display cos only a fool would...seems short sighted on the part of parking premises (like they give a fook) and the Council. Looks like my only options public transport, which at the moment is an exercise in time wastage, tedium and cash leakage.

go to wilsons building and use a car park. You pay for the park, regardless of whether you are in a Fiat Bambina, or a Giant V10 Ford van.

[Bald Eagle]

That's society punishing you for choosing to be a dirty nasty motorcyclist.

[tnarg]

This link may help you out. http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/moving-around/parking/WherecanIpark/Pages/Motorcycle-Parking-CBD.aspx

[Maakz]

Thanks for the input-talkabout hassles...today i used one of the Councils free parks think it was Elliot St, might've been Fort St (was too annoyed to take much notice), but they were 180 mins max and only enough room for 6 or so bikes. You would think Council would do more to encourage bikes in the CBD given the convenience, efficiency, lower emissions and ease of transit on motorbikes. But no. ANYhow, appreciate the time, suggestions and affordance of rant. Bald Eagle, you read my mind. I'll suck it up but whine like buggery.:baby:

[Tigadee]

The designated building bike space, which is fook all, is usually taken up by scooters who can't park for $hit.

Buy a scooter. You could leave the scooter at my place, ride to my place, store your HD in my garage, take the scooter into town and do the reverse at the end of the day...

Less worry about vandals too! ;)

[Gremlin]

Don't trust Tournament... been a thread here already about it... even Wilsons is better...

Oh, and they most certainly do care about people parking in their buildings and not paying.

[winston]

My brother a lawyer he told me that tounament wont take breach notice to court as if they lost its sets a precedent. They can't send a disputed debt to baycorp its agains the law so he told me to write back and dispute it.

Tounamwnt tryed three times then gave up.

I also changed registration to false details as nzta shouldnt have sold tournament my address so now they get bullshit lol saves on speed cam tickets too.

[matdaymon]

Thanks for the input-talkabout hassles...today i used one of the Councils free parks think it was Elliot St, might've been Fort St (was too annoyed to take much notice), but they were 180 mins max and only enough room for 6 or so bikes. You would think Council would do more to encourage bikes in the CBD given the convenience, efficiency, lower emissions and ease of transit on motorbikes. But no. ANYhow, appreciate the time, suggestions and affordance of rant. Bald Eagle, you read my mind. I'll suck it up but whine like buggery.:baby:

Haven't you noticed? the Auckland council is blatantly anti motorcycle. The aforementioned motorcycle parks (which were always full) next to the Auckland library were removed late last year/early this year for making Lorne street with its ugly as fuck buildings, pretty...
One of the lads working on the road warned me off trying to park anywhere near the library as he'd been watching the council parking wardens stinging anyone who parked there with a good $200 fine :crazy: A GC that bloke. I now park up on St Pauls street whenever I'm in town during the day and at the civic on weekends.

[bogan]

Apparently you must be notified that you can't park in a certain place before you can be ticketed (yellow lines, no parking signs, verbal/written warning etc), at least that is what I was told re parking anywhere in Massey Palmy. So you might have grounds to get off the ticket, this time.

[swbarnett]

You make me feel glad to be working where I am. On a good day I've counted 11 bikes in the car park under our builing. Regularly get more than half a dozen. Even in the depths of winter.

[Marmoot]

I told you.....Civics underground carpark level 2.
Huge area, very nicely lit, and it won't get wet when it rains.
HUGE area.

[Maakz]

Thanks Tig, noted winston, Gremlin-yeah i got that tourny will do anything for a buck, filthy mingaz..:mad:, matdaymon-i've seen those wardens patrolling the library precinct like vultures and agree about the compromised aesthetics of the surrounding buildings. This morning i collected the mail before heading out for a jaunt and bingo, got another letter notifying me that because i haven't paid the breach notice courtesy of Tourny, they've slapped a non payment fee on there so now the fees $90-except that i've followed the process and am contesting the original breach notice..??:bs: Got the paperwork through to them ontime, spoke to a disembodied voice day who said yep time stopped on the clock til they assessed the merits of my dispute claim so not to worry bout further fine...mmm aint that naieve of me..:nono:swbarnett-sounds like ur work place is on to it and not neurologically impaired like Auckland Councils planners appear to be. Marmoot i'll checkit out, but i was whinging about the lack of/disappearance of, bike friendly free parks round the city and or close to my place of work..my rides a beacon for public defilement, which i loathe with a livid passion.:Oi:

[Marmoot]

Tournament and Wilson carparks are run by pricks.
I'm not surprised.

[davereid]

OK-1 month ago i got a $65 parking ticket for stashing my bike in the tournament building off Durham St West

They aren't tickets although they are designed and presented to look like one. Other threads on this forum discuss breach notices, and opinion seems to be unless you have taken a ticket from a machine or similar there is no offer and acceptance - so no contract is formed, and the breach notice is not enforceable.

Clamping and towing may be possible, but this did not happen to you.

Have you opted out of having your name and address details sold by the NZTA ?

If you have not, you should.

Tournament Parking have a "241 exemption" which allows them access to the details of registered persons who have not opted out. A 241 exemption specifically says they may not have access to details of those who have opted out, although the NZTA is still releasing details regardless.

They are coming under increasing pressure over this practice, there is little doubt they are breaking the law.

[Grantman_]

First I'd heard of this opting out business. Looks like you can do it online https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/transactions/PersonalInfoAccess/entry.aspx

[davereid]

First I'd heard of this opting out business. Looks like you can do it online https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/transactions/PersonalInfoAccess/entry.aspx

Sadly as not a lot of people "opted out" the NZTA are not taking it very seriously, and are still releasing details, claiming they are doing it "for the public good" under the official information act.

But they are on the very cusp of the law, and we are working to get it sorted, so opting out, especially if backed up by an email to nzta@govt.nz saying you don't expect you details to be released except for law enforcement will help.

[matdaymon]

Just followed the link and opted out myself. Will I have to do it again when I get a new bike though?
Otherwise very glad for it cheers Grantman_ for the link

[f2dz]

They need to update that site showing where all free scooter/motorcycle parking is. That area outside of the library isn't there anymore. I remember seeing everyone parking there when I used to walk up to uni. I tried to go park there last week before seeing a movie and the road's all ripped up and barriers are everywhere.

But anywho, Chancery St carpark, entrance off Bacon Lane I think? is a good carpark also. All depends on where abouts you work in the CBD though. If it's too far, I guess it's just a carpark to consider if you need to go anywhere near that part of town. Can park anywhere you want for free so long as you only park in places cars can't. ie. little triangles between spaces, up against guard rails where there are no markings, etc. Just ride past the barriers and wave to the parking staff. :)

[Flip]

Move to Oamaru

Heaps of parking down here.

[FJRider]

Move to Oamaru

Heaps of parking down here.

We don't even have parking meters ... or parking wardens ... :lol:

[Maakz]

Thanks peoples...opting out asap, clear spaces -wedges that were formerly free are disappearing...they're being yellow lined (take a look at Wilsons parking)...davereid i like the way you think. Spent time in Oamaru, nice but too friggin cold...i would like to motorise and steal the big bike sculpture in the middle of town!

[FJRider]

Sadly as not a lot of people "opted out" the NZTA are not taking it very seriously, and are still releasing details, claiming they are doing it "for the public good" under the official information act.

But they are on the very cusp of the law, and we are working to get it sorted, so opting out, especially if backed up by an email to nzta@govt.nz saying you don't expect you details to be released except for law enforcement will help.

Those that "Opt-out" ... in the attempt to escape a parking ticket, may find alternitive means of getting your "fine money". :devil2:
A wheel clamp is one method they may employ. If you find your bike/car has been clamped ... you may have wished you "got the bill in the mail". :lol:

Or ... just be careful where you park. :yes:

[nzspokes]

We don't even have parking meters ... or parking wardens ... :lol:

Thats because only 2 people live there........:bleh:

[Jantar]

Thats because only 2 people live there........:bleh:
Close, But the other one is actually 10 km out of town. :rolleyes:

[FJRider]

Thats because only 2 people live there........:bleh:

We Do have 10 minute parking spaces (and a couple of 5's) ... but nobody wears a watch ... :rolleyes:

The cop has been known to write a parking ticket ... but he's not always in town.

We do have two disabled parking spaces too ... so all bases of any big city we have right here ... :yes:

[nzspokes]

We do have two disabled parking spaces too ... so all bases of any big city we have right here ... :yes:

Well you all do have 6 fingers and all.......:killingme

[FJRider]

Well you all do have 6 fingers and all.......:killingme

The chicks really love our back scratches :yes: .... and still have 6 fingers free for other body areas ... :killingme

[Maakz]

:headbang:So, update on the parking issue...having contested the breach notice and awaiting a response, received a letter from parking Ning Nongz with notification that the fine has been waived in full. YEAY thank gawd somebody processing the contest notice has got sense. :niceone: Won't be tempting fate and parking in their bloody clear spaces thats for sure. So, somewhat happy camper. My thanks to all who offered up their 2 cents and suggestions...bloody legends.

[shonofear]

hey,
im gonna be riding me new Street Triple into the city for a 9pm IMAX of Batman tomorrow night (Fir) and was wondering how safe it is to park her on Federal Street free motorbike parking from like 8.30pm > 11.30pm ?
someone else mentioned something about Civic level 2 carpark, is this free?
cheers

[swbarnett]

hey,
im gonna be riding me new Street Triple into the city for a 9pm IMAX of Batman tomorrow night (Fir) and was wondering how safe it is to park her on Federal Street free motorbike parking from like 8.30pm > 11.30pm ?
someone else mentioned something about Civic level 2 carpark, is this free?
cheers
Don't. Put it in the Civic. Last exit 3AM Fri night / Sat morn. Free for bikes.

[f2dz]

Don't want to start a whole new thread to ask this, so does anyone know what the rules are in regards to parking in the free motorcycle parking for longer than the displayed time after 6pm? In particular, the one on Fort St, it's marked as 180 mins.

As of right now you can park in pay and display spots in a car after 6pm for no charge, until around 7am I think. Does that apply for the free motorcycle parks too, in the sense that you won't get a ticket parking there for longer than 180 after 6?

[oneofsix]

Don't want to start a whole new thread to ask this, so does anyone know what the rules are in regards to parking in the free motorcycle parking for longer than the displayed time after 6pm? In particular, the one on Fort St, it's marked as 180 mins.

As of right now you can park in pay and display spots in a car after 6pm for no charge, until around 7am I think. Does that apply for the free motorcycle parks too, in the sense that you won't get a ticket parking there for longer than 180 after 6?

Unless the sign gives times the road code contains the rules.

[f2dz]

Unless the sign gives times the road code contains the rules.

Any idea what this is off the top of your head?

At work and don't have mine with me and was needing to perhaps use a park over the time limit tonight.

[oneofsix]

Any idea what this is off the top of your head?

At work and don't have mine with me and was needing to perhaps use a park over the time limit tonight.

Not a fan of the NZTA site search function, you need someone like scuba for that. Basically unless the sign says otherwise all parking restrictions cease and desist after 1800 and at weekends, unless they have a red border it seems. OK so I did manage the NZTA site
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/about-driving/parking-signs.html

[shonofear]

Don't. Put it in the Civic. Last exit 3AM Fri night / Sat morn. Free for bikes.

btw thanks for that, had no idea, lot less stressed about me bike not being there after the movies.
chur

[f2dz]

Not a fan of the NZTA site search function, you need someone like scuba for that. Basically unless the sign says otherwise all parking restrictions cease and desist after 1800 and at weekends, unless they have a red border it seems. OK so I did manage the NZTA site
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/about-driving/parking-signs.html

Awesome, thanks for that. :)

[imac]

:headbang:So, update on the parking issue...having contested the breach notice and awaiting a response, received a letter from parking Ning Nongz with notification that the fine has been waived in full.

Maakz, I'd be interested in seeing the wording of your contest statement. Might be handy for fellow victims out there

[SPman]

So, I take it, parking on the footpath, as I used to do before I left, is no longer an option in white old Auckland town! They are chasing the bucks and fuck the populace, just like here in Perth!......

[Berries]

Not a fan of the NZTA site search function, you need someone like scuba for that. Basically unless the sign says otherwise all parking restrictions cease and desist after 1800 and at weekends, unless they have a red border it seems. OK so I did manage the NZTA site
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/about-driving/parking-signs.html
It is an old post but the thread has been bumped. Unless the sign says otherwise parking restrictions are from 8am to 6pm seven days a week except public holidays. The link you posted was correct, what you said wasn't. The link you really need is here - Traffic Control Devices Manual (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/traffic-control-devices-manual/). You want Part 13 for Parking control.




im gonna be riding me new Street Triple into the city for a 9pm IMAX of Batman tomorrow night (Fir) and was wondering how safe it is to park her on Federal Street free motorbike parking from like 8.30pm > 11.30pm ?
Please let me know when and where you are next parking your bike in town and what time the movie starts. I always fancied a Street Triple.