Are cops allowed to park on the footpath for revenue collection?

[ManDownUnder]

10:35 this morning - I spotted a cop car, parked on, and blocking pretty much the whole footpath (on Great North Road - Waterviw)

He's sitting in the driver's seat with a laser gun picking off the speedsters but it raised the question... is he actually allowed to park there for those purposes.

Off the road - sure, in a driveway - maybe (dunno)... but on a footpath?

Cops out there... comments please.
MDU

(BCY347 or BCY547... I forget).

[Lou Girardin]

He's allowed to park illegally if it's necessary in the execution of his duties.
But this situation is not a good look. (especially a photograph printed in the papers).
You could pass his rego on to the council.

[Karma]

Can they park like this?

[bugjuice]

I'd call a tow truck, then wait up the road for a bit for a laugh..

Without slinging anything (I hope), I didn't think cops were above the law..?? If we can't, then they surely shouldn't..? lead by example n all that..

[jrandom]

I've seen a member of the constabulary engaged in those activities at that location several times over the last few years, parked on the footpath like you describe. maybe he lives in the house behind there and doesnt like commuting much.

he probably gets a good haul. sticking below 60 down that part of Great North Rd is quite an exercise in restraint, particularly just after coming off the motorway westbound when traffic is light.

[ManDownUnder]

He's allowed to park illegally if it's necessary in the execution of his duties.
But this situation is not a good look. (especially a photograph printed in the papers).
You could pass his rego on to the council.

That makes an interesting point then...

On one hand his duties were to collect revenue... and on the other hand there would have been alternate (not footpath) alternatives.

hmmm

[jrandom]

there would have been alternate (not footpath) alternatives.

was he in a marked car?

putting it on the footpath makes it a lot less visible to all the would-be murderers hurtling toward him at 61kph.

[spudchucka]

Don't know really. I have parked on footpaths heaps of times but never for that purpose. Have to go with what Lou says.

[ManDownUnder]

was he in a marked car?

putting it on the footpath makes it a lot less visible to all the would-be murderers hurtling toward him at 61kph.

yeah very marked... and funnily enough my cell phone has a camera.... Just hope the pics are clear enough

[crashe]

Parking on a footpath or grass verge is a $40 fine from the council.

As I understand the law.... NO, he cop car isn't allowed to park on the footpath... They can however park on the grass verge if the council has given permission for that particular sight. ie: top of Waikamete Hill, Gt Nrth Rd

Parking a car on the footpath is in fact blocking the way for a pedestrian to get by, which is an offence. So I would ring the council and also the police to verify that what this copper is doing is in fact illegal.

But, lets see what our police on this site say about it.

[Motu]

Who uses the footpath there anyway? If as Fish says he's on the west bound side it wouldn't see a couple of pedestrians all day,so who cares?

[ManDownUnder]

If as Fish says he's on the west bound side it wouldn't see a couple of pedestrians all day,so who cares?

Everyone getting the ticket from him as they come off the Waterview offramp...

Not to mention me. I'm fine with people holding me accountable for my actions... so long as they are for theirs.

[Lou Girardin]

There have been a few photos published in the Heralds 'sideswipes' section recently showing Police cars in compromising positions, like in the disabled parks.:Oops:

[ManDownUnder]

he probably gets a good haul. sticking below 60 down that part of Great North Rd is quite an exercise in restraint, particularly just after coming off the motorway westbound when traffic is light.

Hell yeah!

[crashe]

Dynamytus50- Cheers for that... I was actually meaning for getting people speeding etc.. not for everyday incidents...
But as you say police can park where ever they like and get away with it.

[ManDownUnder]

We are allowed to park basically anywhere though some places we wouldnt when carrying out our lawful duty, which can mean either parking there when going to a priority one domestic or doing road policing.

Its not a good look ill be the first to admit and just cause we can do it doesnt mean i would do it.

THAT's the info I was after- ta

[jrandom]

If as Fish says he's on the west bound side...

actually, the times I've seen it, he's been on the eastbound side (approaching the motorway). plenty of peds using that side. I was just implying that the westbound traffic was more likely to be speeding, I dont recall which way he was pointing the gun.

in fact, recollecting, one time, quite a while back, it was one of the old Camry wagons with a camera in the back, parked in a driveway, not a cop with a hairdryer on the footpath. but I think that was only once, and theyve always used the eastbound side.

[ManDownUnder]

here what I was talking about (pics downloaded after a phone firmware upgrade that I couldn't avoid... gotta love that...!)

edit - west bound, just by/past the BP

[bugjuice]

tis my fav wheelie spot.. i'll be passing there later today on a rescue mission..

[ManDownUnder]

tis my fav wheelie spot.. i'll be passing there later today on a rescue mission..

That'd be fun - this guy'd have to dismount the curb on the way onto the road... do it just as a bus is coming up the road (note the bus stop... seconded for revenue generation purposes also)

[bugjuice]

That'd be fun - this guy'd have to dismount the curb on the way onto the road... do it just as a bus is coming up the road (note the bus stop... seconded for revenue generation purposes also)
with a fleeting screetch of tyres, it'd quickly pick up speed, but behind a bus, he'd just hear it, and not see it

[ManDownUnder]

with a fleeting screetch of tyres, it'd quickly pick up speed, but behind a bus, he'd just hear it, and not see it

Or the screech of tyres as the cop starts then stops again to give way to 8 tonnes of Mercedes' finest...

[Lou Girardin]

I'd send that to the Herald.
Not only is the arrogant prick blocking a footpath but he's making cars stop in a bus stop.

[WINJA]

CALL THE COUNCIL AND SAY HE BLOCKING THE FOOTPATH AND YOU CANT GET YOUR WHEEL CHAIR PAST , GIVE THEM THE REGO , DONT SAY ITS A COP .IVE *555 COPS BEFORE WHOS DRIVING WASNT UP TO SPEC

[The_Dover]

There have been a few photos published in the Heralds 'sideswipes' section recently showing Police cars in compromising positions, like in the disabled parks.:Oops:

They're allowed to park there cos they're fucking retards!

[Lou Girardin]

Execution of their duty - ka ching!

[ManDownUnder]

I'd send that to the Herald.
Not only is the arrogant prick blocking a footpath but he's making cars stop in a bus stop.

must check today's paper... an tomorrow's if needs be... :whistle:

[Lias]

Don't know really. I have parked on footpaths heaps of times but never for that purpose. Have to go with what Lou says.
Spud just agreed with something Lou said.

Something is VERY wrong with the space-time continuum.

[Lou Girardin]

Spud just agreed with something Lou said.

Something is VERY wrong with the space-time continuum.

I've actually agreed with something Spud said - once - a long time ago.

At least I think I did.

[ManDownUnder]

I've actually agreed with something Spud said - once - a long time ago.

At least I think I did.

ok ok - If I knew this was going to trigger all out peace I'd never have started the thread...

[spudchucka]

ok ok - If I knew this was going to trigger all out peace I'd never have started the thread...
Like cats and dogs we can learn to co-exist in relative harmony but when one lets their guard down for a second the other goes for the throat.

So don't sweat it. We'll be back to gouging each others eyes out in no time.

[Zapf]

Like cats and dogs we can learn to co-exist in relative harmony but when one lets their guard down for a second the other goes for the throat.

So don't sweat it. We'll be back to gouging each others eyes out in no time.

ever thought its people's way of thanking for their speeding tickets?