Motorists will now pay $57 dollar for parking offences after Council resolved to delay charging the clamping charge of $65 by up to three hours.
Motorists will now pay $57 dollar for parking offences after Council resolved to delay charging the clamping charge of $65 by up to three hours.
This was announced by Mayor Cllr Jacob Mafume during a Special Council Meeting recently.
Mayor Mafume said if a vehicle is clamped, motorists are now expected to pay US$57 within three hours.
“The effect is that one will get a ticket of US$57 across the board no matter the offence. If you have been parked and you are late by 30 minutes you will simply pay the parking fee arrear but after 30 minutes the motorist will be issued with a penalty ticket of $57 which must be settled within 3 hours. The clamping and towing fine of $65 will be charged to motorists who fail to pay the $57 penalty fee within three hours,” said Mayor Mafume.
He said if a motorist fails to pay during the specified period, it means that he has to pay the US$57 plus a parking fine of US$65.
If a motorist exceeds more than 30 minutes from their booked time, they will be fined.
Mayor Mafume, said Council has instructed the Finance and Development Committee to begin the process of reducing the fines.
