What are these guys up to? they are from the "Parking Enforcement" and they have some very fancy video recording equipment? Location Willis Street.
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Bets on Bus lane/P5 infringements
Yes a bus lane on that section of Willis Street heading southbound
They are Oceans 15 in disguise
knoydart:Yes a bus lane on that section of Willis Street heading southbound
That's a common sight in Auckland on the T2/3/4 lanes; Capturing evidence of people abusing Bus/Transit lanes.
I just ran the question past the WCC Parking Services Manager. The official response is: Enforcing the bus lane i.e. videoing vehicles using the bus lane illegally. This is the only moving violation that we enforce.
Disclaimer: I work for WCC
Oblivian:
Bets on Bus lane/P5 infringements
I haven't seen larger than a P3, you've seen a P5 lane???
dacraka:
Oblivian:
Bets on Bus lane/P5 infringements
I haven't seen larger than a P3, you've seen a P5 lane???
P5 = Parking 5 minute bay. I think you mean T2 / T3 transit lanes like in Auckland?
Dratsab:knoydart:
Yes a bus lane on that section of Willis Street heading southbound
Although these chaps are at the north end of Willis Street facing south, no one's looking to see if any cars are heading into the bus lane from behind them.
Perhaps they're in the middle of a project to make up a presentation to WCC, pitching themselves as the right crowd to do traffic enforcement for them?
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I've been on Geekzone over 16 years..... Time flies....
I was guessing that they were trying to trap drivers, but I can't remember a time that I have actually seen any cars coming from that direction?? Seems like a pointless exercise. Would be interesting how many cars there ticked today.
jimbob79:
I was guessing that they were trying to trap drivers, but I can't remember a time that I have actually seen any cars coming from that direction?? Seems like a pointless exercise. Would be interesting how many cars there ticked today.
I've seen the odd car go down there but I would doubt the revenue would cover the cost.
Maybe they should be checking the speed of the buses too... supposed to be 30km/h, usually isn't. I suspect you would need a more covert camera though, and the bus drivers will be able to see those fluro vests pretty easily.
Kirk
can "Parking Enforcement" prosecute moving violations? I would not have thought so,
Linuxluver: ... In Auckland, ...This is the road code, surely it should apply in all of NZ, not just Auckland?
Linuxluver: ... usually you can enter the bus lane from 50 metres before the next intersection if you need to turn left. No point putting the camera there....as people are entitled to be in the bus lane.For the last 50 metres. That is the important part. Many drivers user more than the last 50 metres.
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MikeB4:
can "Parking Enforcement" prosecute moving violations? I would not have thought so,
Suspect like AKL it falls under use of special lane, where they outline $150 fee for doing so. https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/parking-rules/types-of-infringements/
128EPowers of parking wardens
(1)
A parking warden in uniform or in possession of a warrant or other evidence of authority as a parking warden—
(a)
may enforce the provisions of any stationary vehicle offence or special vehicle lane offence:
(b)
may, in relation to enforcing the provisions of any stationary vehicle offence or special vehicle lane offence, direct any person on any road, and apparently in charge of or in any vehicle, to—
(i)
provide the person’s full name and full address and give any other identifying particulars required as to the person’s identity (for example, the person’s date of birth, occupation, and telephone number):
(ii)
give any information that is within the person’s knowledge and that may lead to the identification of the driver or person in charge of any vehicle (for example, the other person’s full name, full address, date of birth, occupation, and telephone number):
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