Do you park your car, boat or caravan on the road with out a licence plate?
If so, you may want to read this story as things are about to change and you could soon be fined.
Owners of unattended boat trailers on public roads will face harsh penalties if they do not take quick action to remove them, under strict new laws passed by Parliament.
Under the new rules, owners of unregistered vehicles including cars, boat trailers, and caravans left in public places will face an on-the-spot fine of $660, a court penalty of up to $2,750, and/or have their vehicle impounded.
Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson said the new rules mean our roads will be safer to navigate and open up much needed parking spaces.
“This is welcome news for our local community as I hear from many that boat trailers take up valuable space on our roads which impacts parking for locals and visitors alike,” Ms Wilson said.
“We are sending a clear message to the owners of boat trailers left unattended on our roads and putting the onus on them to manage their trailers – or they will face harsh penalties.
The new rules will enable authorised officers including councils to issue removal notices and penalty infringement notices for cars and trailers on public roads 15 days after the registration lapses.