LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL: QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER
QUESTION NO. 1 /2003 By the Hon. Mr. John Birmingham - 09/12/2003:
Please note that this is the sole written question for 2003 that has been distributed to FINN.
Following the appearance of a yellow line on the kerb at the east end of the Town Hall, could the Hon. Roger Edwards advise:
- Who decides when a yellow line is required?
- What consultation process takes place and with whom?
- Who makes the ultimate decision?
ANSWER BY THE HON. ROGER EDWARDS:
- Who decides when a yellow line is required?
The decision as to when a yellow line is required is taking at two levels:
The Chief Police Officer may request that a yellow line be painted where this is to provide visual indication to drivers of a no waiting area that is already in existence by virtue of legislation or a No Waiting Order.
Where an additional need has been determined, this is required to be the subject of a No Waiting Order, requiring a decision by the Executive Council.
The consultation process normally involves the Chief Police Officer and the Director of Public Works (or their nominated representatives). These have also been instances when the Environmental Planning Officer and the PWD Committee have been included in the consultation process.
The ultimate decision is taken by the Chief Police Officer or Executive Council as appropriate.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
There is provision under the No Waiting (General) Regulations Order 2000. Paragraph 3 parts 1 and 2, for the painting of yellow lines to reinforce No Waiting Orders or Regulations. There is specific provision made in relation to not parking within 15 metres of a junction, which applies in the case of the eastern and western ends of the Town Hall.
The Chief Police Officer had requested that yellow lines be painted at the eastern end of the Town Hall. It is understood that there had been complaint from persons using the parking bays opposite that difficulty had been experienced in using these when vehicles were parked in that area.
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