Feb 25 • 04:14 UTC 🇦🇺 Australia ABC News AU

Adelaide council reviews mobile parking patrol amid 'complaints'

Adelaide City Council is reviewing the operations of its camera car used for parking enforcement following complaints about fairness in fine issuance.

Adelaide City Council is under scrutiny regarding its 'Park Safe' vehicle, which uses cameras to monitor parking and has been generating substantial revenue from fines since its introduction in 2021. Recent complaints have emerged about the fairness of this system, leading to concerns that the vehicle may be inaccurately issuing fines to drivers. In response, Councillor Keiran Snape proposed a review of the camera operations to determine their efficacy and fairness in enforcing parking regulations.

While the council has agreed to review the usage of this technology, they have decided not to halt the vehicle's operations during the assessment period. This decision underscores the confidence the council has in the vehicle's operational integrity, despite the complaints. The report detailing the findings of the review is anticipated to be completed by the end of April, which will likely address the concerns raised by both the councillors and the public regarding the vehicle's accuracy and fairness in parking enforcement.

The implications of this review are significant, as the outcome could lead to changes in how the 'Park Safe' vehicle operates or even impact parking enforcement strategies throughout the city. Depending on the findings, the council may need to implement adjustments to ensure that the parking enforcement is equitable and that public confidence is maintained in the enforcement system used to regulate parking in the busy city center of Adelaide.

📡 Similar Coverage