Ugly parking problem faces major council crackdown after spike in complaints
This parking issue is so contentious on Aussie streets some neighbours have resorted to vandalism.
It's becoming increasingly difficult to find a parking space in built-up suburbs and the long-standing aggression towards boats and trailers is now reaching new heights, with one Aussie council set to get tough on owners who park the vehicles on the street for long periods.
Boats and trailer street parking has long been a contentious topic, with some neighbours even resorting to vandalism when valuable space is taken up for long periods. Evidence of this has been seen in the streets governed by Sydney's Northern Beaches Council, with the words 'f**k it off' spray-painted onto a boat parked on a residential street in Freshwater at the end of last year.
After the council received a steady stream of complaints about boats and trailers parking on streets and a review request was lodged at a council meeting at the end of June, Yahoo News understands the council has now agreed to reconsider its rules on the matter, and stricter guidelines are likely to come into place.
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An investigation will be carried out over the next four months and the council will report on workers' powers to stop boat and trailer parking in residential and industrial areas for long periods, as well as its impact on reduced parking for locals, traffic flow and safety.
One of the possible solutions is to have designated parking areas, rather than the vehicles being randomly parked on streets like they are currently.
Boats and trailers are required to be moved frequently and if the vehicles are parked in the same spot on a residential street for more than 28 days, owners can cop a $660 fine. This could change if the council see fit, with backing needed from NSW parliament MPs and subsequently the state government.
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