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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers visiting popular Aussie beach face tough new rules amid ongoing 'issues'
Illegal camping continues to wreak havoc in popular tourist spots around the country, with many car parks being inundated with travellers and also Aussies who have been pushed out of their homes due to the housing crisis. Authorities continue to grapple with the social disruption and even lower supply of parking bays, and drivers are now being warned they could be at risk of being towed if they overstay their welcome at Horseshoe Beach in Newcastle, NSW. The decision comes weeks after reports of mounting rubbish, including needles, being found at the location. There have also been reports of vehicles being parked there for days. Transport for NSW, which oversees the car park, warned drivers of the crackdown in an attempt to improve the turnover rate of parking for the community. "Social issues were considered, however the main reason for implementing the new 4P and tow away area parking restrictions is to enable turnover of parking for the community," a spokesperson for Transport for NSW told Yahoo News. "The new parking restrictions may lead to less rubbish in the vicinity, however Transport is arranging a clean-up." Authorities say Horseshoe Beach Road was recently adapted to allow for towing, and any vehicle that stays for longer than four hours in the bays could be towed, with the rules coming into effect from Monday, August 4. However, towing will be enforced by the City of Newcastle Council and police. New parking signs will be erected soon, the spokesperson confirmed. ⛺️ Landowners hit out at council over 'ridiculous' rules in camping crackdown 👀 Illegal campers warned of $62,000 fines after discovery next to highway 🏕️ Aussies warned over crackdown on illegal camping act with $1,200 fines Authorities continue to grapple with widespread problem Tensions have been mounting at Horseshoe Beach for some time, with one local resident recently describing it as an "out of control" issue after sharing a picture of a parked caravan loaded with belongings, while the suspected owner lounged on a beanbag on the ground beside the vehicle. "Setting up full campsites, taking up two to three normal car spaces and staying there all day is a joke," the resident said. They add that "there is nothing more annoying than not being able to find a park on busy days when these campers are taking up 50+ car spots collectively". Councils continue to introduce parking restrictions and threaten fines in the wake of illegal camping, as more and more are caught sleeping overnight in car parks. The most recent incident occurred at Peregian Esplanade and Victory Park near Noosa Heads last week, with fines of $333 warned. Authorities also issued 31 campers fines during one weekend in Noosa in a one-month period, illustrating just how significant the problem has become. Some councils have even taken it one step further to deter campers from congregating around popular locations by restricting public amenities, like the Town of Cambridge council in Perth, who switched off the hot water in showers at City Beach. Footage of council rangers patrolling known hot spots and even knocking on windows in the middle of the night to instruct campers to move on was also captured in Perth. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
BBC News
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Problem parking turning area of Bradford into Wacky Races
Dastardly drivers are turning an area of Bradford into the Wacky Races, councillors have been were discussing a section of Toller Lane during a planning meeting, with one saying many motorists "didn't take any notice" of parking a debate on plans for dropped kerb and new driveway on the street, Conservative councillor Paul Sullivan raised concerns over problem parking, sharing images showing cars parked on double yellow the classic 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, he said: "I know this road very well and driving there is like Wacky Races at the best of times." According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the application was for the excavation of the front garden of 285 Toller Lane to create a parking space. A dropped kerb would be created on Baslow Grove, near the junction with Toller Lane, to create access to the parking officers had recommended the plans be refused, with highways officers pointing out that there would only be 10ft (3m) from the dropped kerb to the junction of the two roads, whereas a safe distance was typically 50ft (15m).The application went before the council's district planning panel last week, with a report to members saying: "The proposed development would result in an unsafe and poorly sited means of site ingress and egress located close to the junction of Baslow Grove with Toller Lane."The plan would cause severe harm to highways safety."Some members of the committee pointed out that dropped kerbs had been installed at other homes on Toller Lane without any planning officer Andrew Moxon said some of the dropped kerbs in the area had in fact been installed "without authorisation".When it came to voting, six members of the panel voted to approve the application, against planning officers' recommendations, and five voted to refuse it. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
CBS News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Parking restrictions implemented in Ellicott City as severe weather in Maryland brings flood risk
Parking restrictions are in effect for parts of Ellicott City Monday evening as severe weather could cause flooding in Maryland. The restrictions for the flood-prone area come as about 2 to 3 inches of rain are predicted to fall in the county during Monday evening. A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of Howard County through midnight. Parking restrictions in Ellicott City Starting at 1:30 p.m., parking is prohibited along Main Street from Ellicott Mills Drive to the Patapsco River Bridge and along Maryland Avenue. Parking Lot D, behind the Howard County Welcome Center, and Parking Lot E off of Court Avenue are closed, county leaders said. Drivers have until 3 p.m. to move their cars. Leaders recommend that vehicles be relocated to the Historic Circuit Courthouse parking lot. Vehicles that are not moved by 3 p.m. will be towed to the courthouse parking lot with no cost to the owner. County leaders said Department of Public Works crews are also securing county-owned outdoor furniture. Residents and business owners are urged to do the same. Ellicott City flood prevention Ellicott City has been impacted by deadly flooding on several occasions in recent years, including in 2011, 2016, and 2018. The historic city is prone to severe flooding. This has prompted county leaders to launch the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan, which aims to mitigate flooding by removing debris from waterways after heavy rain. Under the flood mitigation plan, the county has worked on seven flood control projects, including two completed retention ponds. The North Tunnel project, which is still under construction, will be able to collect 26,000 gallons of water per second and divert it away from Ellicott City's Main Street. The project is expected to be complete in fall 2027. Severe weather in Maryland Severe storms are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Maryland on Monday in the afternoon and evening, according to WJZ's First Alert Weather Team. Thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread during the evening hours and could be capable of torrential rainfall and flash flooding. Maryland has experienced several days of heavy rains in the past week, meaning today's rainfall could quickly lead to flooding on roads during the evening commute.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Seapark beach: Double yellow lines to be installed at parking spot
Double yellow lines are set to be installed at a popular beachfront hotspot in an effort to stop drivers from abandoning their cars in residential beach in Holywood, County Down, attracts beachgoers hoping to enjoy the warmer weather – but local residents have complained of traffic is a car park but it can overflow during the busier days with drivers parking along the narrow Seapark Road, Seapark Lane and Seapark a letter from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, it was outlined the double yellow lines would be painted in "the coming weeks subject to available resources". "As a result of this, these double yellow lines should help reduce parking allowing for better traffic progression entering and leaving the A2 resulting in reduced queuing onto the A2," she said in her letter to North Down assembly and Environment Minister Andrew added that Department for Infrastructure officials would monitor the situation after the lines are installed to "determine whether further restrictions are appropriate". 'Main road is quite tight' As Northern Ireland basks in glorious sunshine, there was a mixed reaction to the news of the incoming double yellow lines from those enjoying the weather at Seapark Grimley, from west Belfast, was on her first visit to the beach and said she was lucky getting parked in the car park as another vehicle had pulled out of a space."I could see the main road though was covered in cars and it is quite tight," she also expressed sympathy for residents over the parking situation, saying: "I know if I was living there, it would be a pain." John Compston was enjoying the sunny weather with his granddaughter Atlanta said he could understand locals being "fed up" with the situation."But you would think there would be another way of putting more car parking spaces in somewhere along the way," he asked about their parking experience, Atlanta said: "It's kind of the same as it is at Helen's Bay... at the end of the day, you pay road tax and it's people coming to enjoy the beach."Double yellows are only really necessary if you're offloading." 'Significant measures needed' Alliance councillor Gillian McCollum welcomed the upcoming installation of the double yellow lines but believes "significant infrastructure measures" are needed within Seapark to accommodate the main concern was emergency vehicle access on extremely busy days."It creates a gridlock situation when the road is reduced to a single lane and cars then become backed up right up on to the A2 and that creates a situation where emergency vehicles would have no hope of accessing the area," she added that she would like to see more beachgoers using public transport."We would like people to be mindful that this is a highly residential area and these residents have been literally plagued with this problem for several years and we would like people to be considerate," she said. 'Not a silver bullet' Councillor Alan Graham, from the Democratic Unionist Party, said he understood the frustrations of those opposing the double yellow lines."I can imagine a mother and father with children and the hustle and bustle of getting them out of the car, getting the packs on them and not being able to get parked - it's very frustrating," he added that the double yellow lines were not a silver bullet to the traffic bedlam."There's a tension between increasing car parking space and taking up green grass," he said. "I believe there is a balance."I would be reasonably sympathetic to extending the car park to accommodate more people."
