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jimbob79

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#222723 25-Aug-2017 14:31
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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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  #1852599 25-Aug-2017 14:34
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Bets on Bus lane/P5 infringements




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  #1852603 25-Aug-2017 14:38
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Yes a bus lane on that section of Willis Street heading southbound


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  #1852604 25-Aug-2017 14:40
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They are Oceans 15 in disguise 




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  #1852611 25-Aug-2017 15:01
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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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  #1852653 25-Aug-2017 15:04
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That's a common sight in Auckland on the T2/3/4 lanes; Capturing evidence of people abusing Bus/Transit lanes.


  #1852665 25-Aug-2017 15:08
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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.

 

 

 

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  #1852666 25-Aug-2017 15:09
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Oblivian:

 

Bets on Bus lane/P5 infringements

 

 

 

 

I haven't seen larger than a P3, you've seen a P5 lane???


 
 
 

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  #1852667 25-Aug-2017 15:10
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They are facing north,

The hush puppies store is on the eastern side of Willis street , the bus lane on Willis between Williston street and manners is southbound only

https://wellington.govt.nz/services/parking-and-roads/bus-priority/bus-lane-operation

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  #1852670 25-Aug-2017 15:15
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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?


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  #1852683 25-Aug-2017 15:30
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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?


In Auckland, 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. 





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jimbob79

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  #1852691 25-Aug-2017 15:39
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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.


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  #1852697 25-Aug-2017 15:55
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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.





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  #1852733 25-Aug-2017 16:48
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can "Parking Enforcement"  prosecute  moving violations? I would not have thought so,


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  #1852735 25-Aug-2017 16:57
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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. innocent

 

 





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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/ 

 

 

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A parking warden in uniform or in possession of a warrant or other evidence of authority as a parking warden—

 

 

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may enforce the provisions of any stationary vehicle offence or special vehicle lane offence:

 

 

 

 

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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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