For those who park in and around Echuca, Campaspe Shire Council is rolling out new technology to improve parking management.
Licence plate recognition technology is replacing traditional tyre chalking methods to detect parking time limit overstays.
From September 8, a two-week warning period will begin, during which vehicles that overstay the parking limit in timed, non-metered areas will receive warning notices. Enforcement through infringements start on September 22.
Council vehicles equipped with LPR technology will be operated by local laws officers. The system works by capturing and comparing multiple images of vehicles during patrols to detect overstays.
“This new system will mean more accurate and efficient monitoring of parking breaches, freeing up short-stay parking spaces,” Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell said.
While the technology is new, parking time limits remain unchanged and people should check signage before parking.
“We understand the value of free parking, and we will maintain this,” Cr Mackrell said.
All-day paid parking in Echuca is in the High St and Nish St car parks.
Free all-day parking is in Heygarth St car park under the old Echuca-Moama bridge/tourist information centre; Manns car park, 176 Annesley St; Sturt St car park, corner Pakenham and Sturt Sts; Goldie car park, Annesley and Anstruther Sts; and Marungal jetty car park, Leslie St.
For information, visit campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Parking/Parking
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