Parking Enforcements
Free, Pay and Display and Restricted on Street car parking are provided in a variety of locations around Whakatane CBD and Kopeopeo. The majority of the car parks available in both CBDs are restricted. Please check the time limits whenever you park your car – limits are clearly displayed on blue signs.
Offences Enforceable by Parking Wardens
Infringement notices are issued if your vehicle:-
- is parked in excess of time limit, parked over a broken yellow line, loading zones, service lanes, double parked and parked in an area restricted for certain vehicles e.g. taxis, buses, and mobility parks
- has no current warrant of certification of fitness
- has smooth, worn or damaged tyres
- is an unlicensed vehicle
- does not have registration plates fitted properly
- fails to display red light on parked goods service vehicle.
Powers of Parking Wardens
Under Section 68BA of the Transport Act 1962 Parking Wardens have authority to:
- enter a vehicle and remove it or give permission to someone else (such as a tow operator) to do so
- tell a truck driver to move if they are illegally parked
- request details about vehicles and drivers, which drivers or passengers are obliged to provide.
Wardens are happy to help drivers by giving directions, provide street maps and explain parking requirements.