Roadside Parking along Public Roads in Private Estates

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA will consider regulating roadside parking along public roads in private estates so as to manage illegal and inconsiderate parking.

The issue of parking within private estates entails multiple and varied considerations and there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. For example, some residents would like to park their cars outside their houses, or would like spaces for visitors to park on an ad hoc basis. Other residents may request parking restrictions, especially in estates where there are commercial establishments, to deter patrons from parking within the estate. LTA therefore adopts a consultative approach by working with the local communities to understand their needs and problems.

In estates where residents are willing to exercise tolerance and co-operation, LTA adopts a light touch enforcement stance. Nevertheless, LTA will still take strict enforcement action against vehicles parked indiscriminately or causing serious obstruction to traffic flow, or when there are persistent complaints from the residents.

In areas where the local community is supportive of paid parking as a more effective means to regulate parking, LTA will work with URA to implement it where feasible.