Ipswich City Council has and will continue to undertake random inspections of vehicles being illegally parked on footpaths. Inspections are videotaped and photographed and if warranted fines are issued. Please note an extract from ICC web site:-
Parking on footpaths
Parking on a footpath could cost more than a fine.
In the interest of community safety, Ipswich City Council is committed to making our neighbourhood streets safe. Parking on the footpath or nature strip is an offence against the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995. In Queensland, this is enforced by officers of Local Government and the Queensland Police.
Parking on footpaths or nature strips is unsafe and illegal.
- Danger to pedestrians
Illegal and unsafe parking on footpaths leaves pedestrians with no choice but to walk on the road. - Damage and interference with underground infrastructure
Footpaths and nature strips are not designed for traffic and continual use. Illegal and unsafe parking can cause rutting, damage and uneven surfaces. Underground services such as electricity, gas and telecommunications can also be damaged. - Impedes access to essential services
Access by emergency services such as fire and ambulance is restricted by vehicles parking on the footpath and blocking driveways. - Reduced visibility
Illegal and unsafe parking can cause an obscured view of vehicles entering and leaving. Drivers and pedestrians should have a clear view of the road ahead.