About Parking Safety Officers
As part of their duties, Parking Safety Officers can issue infringement notices for stationary vehicle offences on public local roads and public spaces, such as:
- breaching parking regulations and bylaws (illegal parking)
- evidence of vehicle inspection offences for Warrant of Fitness & Certificate of Fitness
- expired vehicle registration
- unlicensed motor vehicle
- unauthorised licence plates
- worn or damaged tyres
- registration plates not affixed
Please visit the Parking Information and Fees page for a full list of stationary vehicle offences.
Parking Safety Officers also have powers to:
- manage road safety and traffic issues
- request a driver's details for example, their name and address and details about their vehicle
- direct a driver to move their vehicle if it constitutes a traffic hazard
- move or arrange to move a vehicle to any place where it no longer constitutes a traffic hazard.
Relevant legislation
Parking Safety Officers are warranted to provide services throughout Selwyn District by the following legislation:
- Section 177 of the Local Government Act 2002
- Section 128D & 128E of the Land Transport Act 1998
Use of cameras
Parking Safety Officers may be equipped with body worn cameras as a health and safety measure when carrying out their duties.