Petition request

That the House of Representatives change the law to substantially increase fines nationally for misusing any mobility parking spaces, including on privately owned land that is used publicly; and urge the Government to run an education campaign to desist able-bodied people from misusing mobility parking spaces for public use.

Petition reason

In my view mobility parking spaces make life substantially easier for disabled people and misuse of mobility parking is rampant. I believe we need national enforcement, larger fines and legislation that covers both public parking (currently only by-law) and private-land parking (supermarkets, blocks of flats, schools, shopping malls). I believe fines must be enforced equally across New Zealand. 24% of Kiwis have a disability. Help uphold the rights of the 150,000 mobility parking permit holders.

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Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 2739
Date presented: 28 Feb 2022
Considered by: Petitions
SC Report(s): 28 Nov 2022 (Interim)
29 Aug 2023 (Final)
Presenting member: Hon Michael Wood
Closing date: 14 Feb 2022