Fines for illegal parking in the new state are set to rise sharply, sparking outrage among drivers who fear that parking in their driveways could also be punished.
Since early February, fines for parking in driveways have soared 134 percent, from 110 yuan to 257 yuan; at intersections, from 257 yuan to 330 yuan; and at school crossroads, 439 yuan, with a 2-point deduction.
A total of more than six hundred and eighty thousand fines were issued across the state last year, totaling 101 million yuan, according to data.
The worst-hit area for car owners was Canterbury-Bankstown, southwest of CBD, Sydney, where 27,000 tickets were issued, with a fine of 3.1 million yuan.
The response to the new rules was mixed, with some drivers enjoying themselves and others angered. 'now is the time, 'one driver wrote on Facebook.' people will never park in his driveway again.
But the new rules show that parking in their own driveways or in others' driveways makes no difference, meaning drivers can also be fined for parking in their own driveways.
One driver wrote: "isn't it funny that you take care of your front yard and now you're on the lawn, but you're fined for parking?" There is definitely a problem with this law! "
"if that is the case, the city government should mow everyone's lawn, and this is their property!"
"this is a real fight against crime," another sarcastic.