Reminder: parking on footpath a no-no

Residents across the Toowoomba region are being reminded about their obligations when it comes to stopping or parking on footpaths and nature strips with a refreshed education campaign being rolled out across the region.

TRC Environment and Community Portfolio Lead

Cr Tim McMahon said Council had an obligation to enforce the Queensland State Government’s parking regulations.

“It is illegal to stop or park on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path, dividing strip, nature strip or painted island, this is a Queensland State Government regulation which TRC parking enforcement officers are obligated to enforce.

“The best way for residents to avoid any enforcement action is to familiarise themselves with the rules and park accordingly,” Cr McMahon said.

In moving a motion at a TRC meeting last week to respond

24/7 focus on youth crime

Continued from page 1

Ms Farmer said the co-responder program sees police and youth justice using intelligence to crack down on risky behaviour.

“As the new Youth Justice Minister I believe it is about striking a balance between holding offenders to account, while giving young people in the early stages of offending the chance to stay out of trouble with the law and the consequences of entering the youth justice system,” Ms Farmer said.

“Team members take kids roaming the streets and direct them into useful activities and often sometimes it’s as simple as taking kids home or to a place of care.”

Toowoomba Youth Co-Responder Team Leader Brooke Sanders said youth crime often happens outside business hours, which is why it’s important that we have a dedicated team on the ground ready to respond anytime.

“The Toowoomba co-responder team will work around the clock to help to prevent youth crime before it happens by looking out for at-risk young people,” Ms Sanders said.

“Our youth justice staff and police officers are looking forward to building stronger relationships with young people, their families, business owners and the wider community.

“We can all help make a difference and keep our communities and our kids safe.” to an increasing number of infringements and community complaints regarding parking, Cr Melissa Taylor said an education campaign was a good way to highlight the rules.

Commander of the Youth Crime Taskforce, Acting Assistant Commissioner George Marchesini said terrific outcomes have been seen from the youth co-responder program in other parts of the state and he is confident this initiative will make a real difference in Toowoomba.

“TRC is rolling this campaign out to remind people of the rules, we have had numerous complaints about the number of vehicles parked on footpaths and nature strips and this is about changing behaviour and helping people to understand what they can and can’t do when it comes to parking,” Cr Taylor said.