Policy on Enforcement Re Parking obstructing private driveways
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From: Jeff
Dear Wellington City Council,
Pursuant to Section 10 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, please provide a copy of:
- Wellington City Council’s policy regarding the enforcement of vehicles obstructing private driveways, including the circumstances under which a vehicle may be towed.
In the Council’s reply, could you please also advise:
- What constitutes a driveway obstruction under current bylaws or policy.
- What evidence is required for a parking enforcement officer to authorise towing.
- Who may lawfully request or initiate the towing of a vehicle obstructing a driveway.
- Whether the presence of signage or road markings is necessary for enforcement.
Yours faithfully,
Jeff
From: BUS: Official Information
Wellington City Council
Kia ora Jeff
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Dear Wellington City Council,
Pursuant to Section 10 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, please provide a copy of:
- Wellington City Council's policy regarding the enforcement of vehicles obstructing private driveways, including the circumstances under which a vehicle may be towed.
In the Council's reply, could you please also advise:
- What constitutes a driveway obstruction under current bylaws or policy.
- What evidence is required for a parking enforcement officer to authorise towing.
- Who may lawfully request or initiate the towing of a vehicle obstructing a driveway.
- Whether the presence of signage or road markings is necessary for enforcement.
Yours faithfully,
Jeff
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