Motorists contest parking fines in court
Published 11:00am 23 February 2023
Words by Jodie Powell
Twelve people have chosen to appear in court rather than pay parking fines issued by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
They were fined for a variety of infringements, including stopping on a path, dividing or nature strip, painted or traffic island; stopping on a yellow line and stopping contrary to a ‘no stopping’ sign.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Community and Environmental Services Director Bill Halpin said the people had chosen to contest the fines in court rather than pay.
“People are parking unlawfully and certainly blatantly contrary to signs and yellow lines,” Mr Halpin told the February 15 Council meeting.
|“In some instances it’s a situation where people are pulling up and parking on the footpaths, actually across the concrete pathway.|
“So children with bicycles, mums with prams, are having to navigate around the vehicle, walking out onto the bitumen in order to get around the vehicle.”
The fines were issued between June and December last year and the matters will be heard at a date to be set.
More local news...
Deception Bay GP and artist Subrat Mishra wants to inspire the next generation by shining a light on a young person in his entry for this year’s Archibald Prize. He has chosen his subject but is looking for others, so he can create an entire exhibition which celebrates youth. Here’s the details
Innovate Moreton Bay, supporting innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into world-class projects, is gearing up for a year filled with events. Here's how to connect...
Daniel Smith is well on his way to becoming a real-life rocket scientist. His research on how to better design rocket nozzles and jet engines so they don't explode could one day be quite literally out of this world
Related Stories
Top Stories
A new sculpture that pays tribute to Bongaree, the first known Aboriginal person to circumnavigate Australia and contribute to the mapping of the Australian coastline, has been unveiled outside the Bribie Island Seaside Museum **FREE TO READ**
Popular Stories
Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Markets return
The Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Markets are returning to the Redcliffe foreshore with the best eats, beats and treats the peninsula has to offer. Here's the details
Everyone welcome at All the best, from Martin Edge
Step into the colourful world of celebrated artist Martin Edge this summer at Pine Rivers Art Gallery. Playful and interactive elements feature in the exhibition. **FREE TO READ**
Tranquil garden for Beachmere
A new community garden that aims to inspire people to grow their own healthy food in an urban environment will call Beachmere home. Located next to the Beachmere Hub, the garden is the result of many years of planning and fundraising. See the pictures here