Isn’t it annoying to see someone else taking up the space outside your house by parking at the spot?
Following numerous complaints by the residents in Pasir Gudang, Johor, the City Council in the district released a notice via its Facebook page last night (October 4) and set a new rule about parking in front of houses – no one is allowed to park their vehicles in front of houses. Not the neighbours and NOT the homeowners themselves.
The strict action was taken after many residents in the area lodged complaints about vehicles being parked in front of their houses which not only caused disharmony in the neighborhood but also obstructed traffic.
“Old and abandoned cars were also left at the junction and other main roads, which has obstructed traffic.”
Fine and jail time!
According to the notice issued by Pasir Gudang City Council, violators will not get away easily. A fine between RM500 and up to RM2000 will be imposed on those who don’t follow the rules.
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In worst cases, violators will be fined and face jail time of not more than 1 year.
These punishments are in accordance with,
- Section 48(1) of the Land Transport Act 1987 (Act 333)
- Section 48(1) and Section 49(1)(g) of the Drainage and Buildings Act 1974 (Act 133)
- 2011 Vandalism Ordinance of Section 3(n) of the Local Government Ordinance
- Section 17(1) and 17(2) of the Pasir Gudang Local Government Road Ordinance 2011
The new rule has been effective since October 2.
While not all districts in Johor are expected to follow the rules, do you think the city councils of all states in the country should follow suit? Have you ever seen anyone park their car in front of your house without notifying you?
This post first appeared on WORLD OF BUZZ.