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The Council Parking Service officer can help members of the public involved in parked vehicle disputes. Here are some of the more common examples, and how the Council can help. Vehicles trailers and caravans parked too long outside a property Unlicensed or unwarranted vehicles, trailers and caravans Vehicles are not allowed to park within one metre of, or over a vehicle entrance. If someone has parked across your vehicle entrance and you are unable to enter or exit a property, you need to contact the Customer Services Centre or telephone 09 295 1300. It is illegal to park over your own, or any other vehicle entrance. One of our team will take your contact details, the location of the problem and of the offending vehicle, and pass these details immediately to the Parking Service Officer who will attempt to remedy the situation. Vehicles, trailers and caravans parked too long outside a property In the case of vehicles like cars, motorbikes and vans, there is no time limit as to how long they can stay parked outside a property without being moved, unless they are on a restricted parking space (ie. P5, P10, P30, etc). Trailers and caravans can park on the road (as long as they are registered and warranted) for up to seven days without being moved. If there is a vehicle that has been parked outside your house for an unusual amount of time and you’re concerned about it, check with the Police to see if the vehicle has been reported stolen. If there’s no warrant and or licence, contact our Customer Services Centre or telephone 09 295 1300 as the vehicle may be abandoned.
Unlicensed or unwarranted vehicles, trailers and caravans All vehicles, trailers and caravans must display a current warrant and registration to be parked on, or travel on the road. Failure to do so can incur a fine, issued by either Parking Wardens or the Police. Vehicles that are unwarranted or unlicensed, and that appear to be abandoned will not be towed immediately. The Council’s Parking Services will attempt to contact the vehicle's owners to give them the opportunity to remove the vehicle first. This is a requirement under the Local Government Act 1974, Section 356. Unlicensed or unwarranted vehicles being used (driven or ridden) on the road will not be dealt with by the Council’s Parking Services. You need to contact the Police.
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