17 Sep 2025

Calls for private operators to increase fines for illegal disabled parking

From Checkpoint, 4:25 pm on 17 September 2025

There are calls for private operators to come down harder on drivers using mobility carparks illegally. The government has increased infringement fees for illegally parking in council monitored mobility spaces, but Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People said too many drivers continue to park illegally. Rebecca Elvy from Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People spoke to Lisa Owen.