Residents across the Toowoomba region are being reminded about their obligations when it comes to stopping or parking on footpaths and nature strips with a refreshed education campaign being rolled out across the region.
TRC Environment and Community Portfolio Lead Cr Tim McMahon said Council had an obligation to enforce the Queensland State Government’s parking regulations.
“It is illegal to stop or park on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path, dividing strip, nature strip or painted island, this is a Queensland State Government regulation which TRC parking enforcement officers are obligated to enforce.
“The best way for residents to avoid any enforcement action is to familiarise themselves with the rules and park accordingly,” Cr McMahon said.
In speaking about the issue at today’s Ordinary Meeting Cr Melissa Taylor said an education campaign was a good way to highlight the rules.
“TRC is rolling this campaign out to remind people of the rules, we have had numerous complaints about the number of vehicles parked on footpaths and nature strips and this is about changing behaviour and helping people to understand what they can and can’t do when it comes to parking,” Cr Taylor said.
