Bob
7th February 2008, 01:28
Wellington City Council parking wardens have been told to back off after officials admitted a campaign against illegally parked two-wheeled vehicles had been "a little over-zealous".
Dozens of riders have been left out of pocket after bearing the brunt of the new footpath policy.
Under council bylaws it is illegal to park a vehicle on the footpath – since December wardens had been told to issue tickets only if they found a scooter (newshound note: I’m assuming motorbikes are included here – but check this yourselves if concerned) obstructing pedestrian access or creating a safety hazard.
But Council infrastructure project manager Holden Hohaia admitted "We accept we might have initially been a little over-zealous in enforcing that. There is no longer a black-and-white approach being taken. The parking wardens will be using their discretion."
The city has 3200 on-street car parks and 340 two-wheeled vehicle parks - about one motorbike park for every 10 car parks. Hohaia added "Clearly at the moment demand is in excess of supply for motorbike and scooter parking across the city” and that officers are looking at ways to provide more parking for two wheelers.
Dozens of riders have been left out of pocket after bearing the brunt of the new footpath policy.
Under council bylaws it is illegal to park a vehicle on the footpath – since December wardens had been told to issue tickets only if they found a scooter (newshound note: I’m assuming motorbikes are included here – but check this yourselves if concerned) obstructing pedestrian access or creating a safety hazard.
But Council infrastructure project manager Holden Hohaia admitted "We accept we might have initially been a little over-zealous in enforcing that. There is no longer a black-and-white approach being taken. The parking wardens will be using their discretion."
The city has 3200 on-street car parks and 340 two-wheeled vehicle parks - about one motorbike park for every 10 car parks. Hohaia added "Clearly at the moment demand is in excess of supply for motorbike and scooter parking across the city” and that officers are looking at ways to provide more parking for two wheelers.