Acting compliance solutions manager Cazna Savell said a government hike in parking fees seemed to have had an impact on drivers.
In October, the Ministry of Transport adjusted parking fees across the country and while most rose by about 70%, the fee for parking in a mobility park without displaying a valid permit increased by 400% — from $150 to $750.
In the period to June 30, 20,833 infringement notices were issued with a total value of $2,062,393 — although some fines were still to be paid and the actual revenue would drop after costs, Ms Savell said.
The customer services team noted an increase in the number of requests for parking fines to be waived.
Between October 2023 and June 2024, infringements were 26,668 and total value was $1,676,593, while 30,644 infringement notices were issued with a total value of $1,952,697 over that period in 2022-23.
"Our focus has been on educating the public about the requirements, particularly when it comes to mobility parking spaces, including via temporary signage, the media and our social media channel," Ms Savell said.
"Our recent ‘Dick Parker’ social media campaign attracted a lot of interest, as did our message that stopping in a mobility park is the same as parking."
She hoped the education focus had encouraged people not to use mobility spaces unnecessarily "out of respect for those who genuinely need them — and not just to avoid a fine".
George St had generated the highest infringement amount ($279,515) between October and June, beating Moray Pl ($109,255), Cumberland St ($65,963) and Frederick St ($60,422) as the most frequently infringed area.
