Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Rewarding Informants Reporting Illegal Parking of Vehicles and Bicycles

Mr Seah Kian Peng asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider making it mandatory for private residential property owners to have their cars parked in their own property should the space permit instead of parking it along the public roads within their estates.

Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:

1.    We highly encourage private residential property dwellers to park their vehicles within their compounds.

2.     Roadside parking is permitted along certain sections of public roads where there is sufficient space and road users’ safety and access to homes are not compromised. This provides some flexibility to accommodate parking needs such as when family or friends visit. However, should such parking cause obstruction to traffic flow or when there are persistent complaints, LTA will work with the local community to take appropriate actions, including prohibiting parking along the roadside by implementing road markings such as double yellow lines.