Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Policy Measures to Prevent Goods Vehicles from Parking in Private Residential Estates

Dr Tan Wu Meng asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     whether there are any policy measures that currently prevent the parking of large numbers of goods vehicles in private residential estates, causing disamenities to residents; and

b.     if so, what are they.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     All vehicles, including goods vehicles, are permitted to park along public roads without parking restriction lines, including roads in private estates. 

2.     Notwithstanding the above, if parked vehicles cause obstruction or pose safety risks to other road users, the Land Transport Authority will work with the local community and take appropriate actions, including prohibiting parking along the roadside by implementing road markings such as double yellow lines. 

3.     For heavy goods vehicles with Maximum Laden Weight (MLW) that exceeds 5,000kg, they are mandated to park at designated heavy vehicle parks from 12am to 6am, given the additional safety and noise considerations posed by such vehicles parking at residential areas overnight.