Crackdown on pavement parking in Akld.

**Max Preload** · 9th November 2007, 10:33

So it's official - they're being wankers. They don't ticket my bike when I park it right next to me on the footpath at the cafe I frequent for hours at a time in the central city. Maybe they're scared of getting a clip (as they would be wise to).

I feel another call to arms, like the cheesecutter campaign is needed.

**BevanPT** · 9th November 2007, 10:54

I'll join a call to arms. Got home the other day to find a letter from the Auckland City Council - inside was an infringement notice for parking on the footpath. Obviously they don't need to attach it to the bike.

Location was High Street on the widest footpath possible and right next to the curb between little metal posts they have for decoration or whatever. In nobodies way.

High street would be a perfect location for hijacking all the carparks. Pay and display is 30 min during the week and 60 on weekends. Leave a 2 metre gap between each bike that no other vehicle can fit into and we'd be able to stretch bikes all along the street. There's a courtyard opposite Rakinos (a bar/cafe) perfect for everyone to loiter for a bit.

**Deviant** · 11th November 2007, 11:50

I'm in- we need to sort this shizzle out. I always park on the footpath because I feel guilty about taking up a whole park when I only need 1/3rd of a space, or even 1/4.

If I'm going to be penalised for this, then it's time to teach them a lesson by following their ridiculous rules to the letter.

Fill up every space with a bike, and watch the chaos ensue!

In fact, if you have multiple bikes, bring them.

Then we can go for a coffee and talk about what bad ass mofo's we bikers are while sipping our decaf low fat caramel lattes.

**Max Preload** · 11th November 2007, 15:37

Originally Posted by Deviant

Then we can go for a coffee and talk about what bad ass mofo's we bikers are while sipping our decaf low fat caramel lattes.

Caramel chai latte, I'll have you know!

**UberRhys** · 13th November 2007, 09:18

Originally Posted by klingon

You got a ticket outside Galbraith's? On that big wide footpath? OMG you'd have to have a massive bike to block pedestrians there.

I also like to park my bike out the front when I go there. This is really starting to bother me now.

I guess it is offical then. They had a slot on Good Morning this morning. Apparently there is a new guy in the council in charge of infringements that has decided it isnt allowed anymore.

Also there are going to be new bike only parking bays are going to be located in Ponsonby Rd, K Rd & Parnell I think but the parking tickets will be enforced before these new parking bays are designated.

A bit shit if you ask me, just more revenue gathering...

I did hear another rumour from a parking (nazi) warden

the other day in that there is some sort of loop hole with regards to parking on the grass verge strip next to the road. Apparently wardens have been told not to ticket vehicles parked on the grass for the time being until they figure it out the law loop hole. Soooo... I will be parking on the grass strip where possible.

Does anyone know any more about this?

**Pixie** · 13th November 2007, 10:44

Get up really early and all park in the designated parking spaces - one bike to a space.
That will make the pricks do a quick re-think

**johnsf1980** · 13th November 2007, 11:01

Hi guys,

How many of you in Auckland have been given parking tickets recently for parking on footpaths?

For years I have parked on the footpath and never been given a ticket... parking wardens have always said it was ok too as long as you parked to a side, etc.

However, apparently theres some new chap at Auckland City Council now who has decided that motorcyclist parking on the footpath's should be given tickets!

John

**JimO** · 13th November 2007, 11:06

Find him and....................Kill him

**Squiggles** · 13th November 2007, 11:11

Yer, they got told to stop ignoring it and will get ya even if you're not in anyones way (between posts & rubbish bins etc)

**Swoop** · 13th November 2007, 11:17

Originally Posted by UberRhys

Apparently there is a new guy in the council in charge of infringements that has decided it isnt allowed anymore.

Name:
Address:
Preferred blunt implement he likes getting beaten with:

**vifferman** · 13th November 2007, 11:19

Y'know, maybe it's time that we did summat about this. Maybe organising something in conjunction with BRONZ such as a meeting between a biker deputation and the Council to discuss this, rather than just bleating.
Melbourne bikers are allowed to park on the footpaths and odd out-of-the-way places, and Sydneyites are OK as long as where they park doesn't obstruct pedestrian or vehicular access.

I know we're talking municipal bureaucrats here, and they're not know for being pragmatic or commonsensical, but it's worth a shot.

**johnsf1980** · 13th November 2007, 11:20

I was very surprised to find a ticket on my bike the other day....

Wonder how wise it would be for me to court based on the premise that for years we have been told its ok to park on the footpath and they have suddenly started tickting us arbitarily based on some chaps whim without providing fair warning.

**johnsf1980** · 13th November 2007, 11:21

I agree vifferman... we shouldnt take this lying down! We need to organise some kind of response/protest.... this is why I am considering going to court over my $40 ticket.