Oral Answer by Ministry of National Development on whether Town Councils are authorised and has the powers to conduct enforcement actions against unlawful parking in common areas by foreign-registered vehicles similar to local registered vehicles
Mar 9, 2022
Mr Yip Hon Weng: To ask the Minister for National Development: (a) whether Town Councils are authorised and has the powers to conduct enforcement actions against unlawful parking in common areas by foreign-registered vehicles similar to local registered vehicles; (b) if so, how are such enforcement actions conducted against foreign-registered vehicles; and (c) whether there is a difference in enforcement actions conducted against foreign-registered and local registered vehicles.
Answer:
1 Town Councils may prohibit or regulate the parking of vehicles on common property within HDB estates under their own by-laws. A breach of any of a Town Council’s by-laws is an offence. The Town Councils Act does not differentiate between foreign- and local-registered vehicles.
2 Town Councils have the autonomy to decide how they wish to enforce their by-laws, including those pertaining to unlawful parking in common areas. Enforcement actions against vehicles found parked illegally on common property can include issuing notices of offence, removing, or detaining the vehicles, if the Town Council is empowered to do so under its by-laws. Town Councils can approach HDB and LTA for assistance if they require information about foreign-registered vehicles for their enforcement efforts.