More schools in Ipswich will be offered static enforcement cameras to stop motorists parking illegally.
Health, Security and Community Safety Committee Chairperson Cr Sheila Ireland said these cameras improve behaviour, with similar results to a red light or speed camera.
Cr Ireland said the measure would boost parking enforcement associated with Council’s School Safe Parking project 2018.
A new strategy for 2018 would see schools placed in one of three categories, subject to their previous history, current involvement and level of interest with the Safer School Parking Program.
“The new approach will change the way enforcement is undertaken at category 1 schools through the use of static enforcement cameras deployed at schools where they have been requested by the school,” she said.
“Static enforcement cameras have been installed in numerous school areas since their initial deployment in 2008. Historically, the cameras were positioned at locations where numerous complaints were received about illegal parking.
“The cameras have an immediate effect on improving parking behaviour with similar results to a red light camera or speed camera. Cameras are installed for a period of time until parking behaviours improve and are then moved to a new location.
“Category 1 schools will be offered the services of a static enforcement camera to improve parking behaviour if they are experiencing problems with illegal parking.
“The camera will be positioned so that it is obvious to road users and signed to inform the public of its use. Warnings and infringements will be issued for offences detected in a manner that encourages behavioural change.”
Cr Ireland said the strategies were designed to reduce illegal parking and improve safety and traffic flow around schools, and “will be sustained into the future”.
