City Addresses Unauthorized Parking Concerns
The City of Hamilton said they are “addressing ongoing issues with unauthorized parking in designated residential spaces.”
A spokesperson said, “Non-residents and individuals without valid permits have increasingly been occupying these spaces, both during the day and at night, leaving residents unable to park near their homes. This practice has significantly disrupted the daily lives of residents, forcing many to park far from their homes and walk long distances, which is both unfair and inconvenient.
“Residential parking spaces in the city are clearly marked with signage and are reserved exclusively for residents with valid permits. These permits, identified by a sticker on the vehicle’s window, are issued annually at no cost to residents, as they are included in their taxes. Residents are required to renew their permits either in person at City Hall or online each year.
“The areas most affected by these parking infractions include Princess Street, Union Street, and Angle Street, particularly during the hours of 6 PM to midnight. The City’s Parking Enforcement Officers [PEOs] currently issue between three and ten tickets daily for these violations, with each infraction resulting in a $75 fine. However, due to the frequency and impact of these violations, PEOs have been directed to increase their vigilance and step up enforcement efforts.
“The residential parking system was established to ensure that residents have a reliable place to park near their homes. The abuse of these designated spaces undermines the purpose of the system and creates unnecessary hardship for residents.”
City of Hamilton resident Claire Lightbourne echoed these sentiments saying, “As a resident of Hamilton, I urge motorists to respect the City’s parking rules and refrain from using spots reserved for residents. It’s deeply unfair that those of us who live here often can’t find parking near our homes. We pay taxes, and these spaces are meant for us. Some residents even feel uncomfortable confronting offenders, which adds to the frustration. Please consider the impact on those of us who rely on these spaces and park responsibly.”
The spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is urging drivers to respect the rules governing residential parking. This statement serves as a final warning to violators before additional monitoring and stricter enforcement measures are implemented. Residents deserve the right to park near their homes without interference, and the City is committed to ensuring that these spaces remain available for their intended use.
“For more information about residential parking permits or enforcement, please visit www.cityofhamilton.bm.”
I have every sympathy with residents who obtain resident parking permits and then cannot enjoy the benefit of them, but perhaps we could start with people obeying traffic lights and driving dangerously before we try to tackle parking issues.
Gosh, if only vehicles had some way of tracing back to owners. But on the bright side, CALLING ALL TOW TRUCK DRIVERS!
F)k$n tow em.
Simple.
I suggest either charging more for tickets or clamping. Simple.
Can I suggest that the COH ask all city merchants to bring in their green garbage cans off the sidewalks daily after the collection of trash? Hamilton looks untidy with all these green wheelie bins littering our sidewalks where they now live 24/7. They are not only unsightly but cause an obstruction to pedestrians with them blocking free passage on the sidewalks. We were better off just putting our trash in bags everynight cause when the trash truck came there was nothing left. Come on COH
Hello Ella
Good idea but we now have a fairer Bermuda now .
What is not such a great idea to dish out penalties to our guest workers , not a good idea to bight the hand that feed us ,the problem is not theirs , it is ours problem also not a good idea to bight both hands that feeds us.
Have a joy ride ,drive round Trimingham Hill round about for an exciting thrill of a life time , that is if you can keep your lunch down .
THen again that could be it is the newest dance in town .
If worked for an offshore company in Bermuda , I and many others would not want to walk from bulls head parking lot to pitts bay road at 6.55 .00 am in the morning and back again at 6.55. pm in the evening in the rain.
Some still do that .
By the way !
Big international business and our number one hotel also exists on Pitts Bay road in Pembroke the road conditions of which are not very good over there .
“What comes first, the donkey or the cart ” ? not there !
The Donley would fear to tread !