An illegal roadside sign has sparked a firm warning to those who erected it.
Adelaide residents are being warned not to take parking issues into their own hands after an illegal sign was erected to steer visitors away from a roadside.
The makeshift sign was spotted in the Adelaide Hills on Monomeith Rd at Ashton last month, stating “residential parking only”.
It is understood people often park in the roadside spot to visit Cherry Bomb Cafe just around the corner on Lobethal Rd.
Adelaide Hills Council was unaware of the sign when contacted and a spokesperson said it was likely homemade.
It is unclear who made and erected the sign.
An illegal sign was spotted in the Adelaide Hills on Monomeith Rd at Ashton last month, stating “residential parking only”. Picture: Lydia Kellner.
The council provided information stating that similar signs on road verges were not allowed, could be removed by the council and could lead to an expiation of $312.50 for the offender.
The spokesperson said they had not received any complaints regarding parking in that specific location, which was categorised as unrestricted.
“Council does not provide permitted parking places for residents in this location, meaning that visitors and residents are able to park freely provided they abide by the Australian Road Rules,” they said.
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“We encourage the community to contact us if they have concerns about parking and we
regularly investigate reports of unsafe or illegal parking in our region.”
Cherry Bomb Cafe was also contacted for comment.
It is not the first time illegal traffic signs have been erected in the Adelaide Hills.
Adelaide Hills Council has confirmed it wasn’t their sign. Picture: Lydia Kellner.
Last year an unknown person modified a 60km/h speed sign on Ambleside Rd at Hahndorf, changing it to 50km/h with a convincing plastic overlay.
The act of roadside rebellion was so well-executed that some residents didn’t even notice.
The state’s then Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis condemned the rogue move and warned of potential jail time.
Another case in Sydney’s inner-west last year saw frustrated neighbours paint their own white lines on the street and stick makeshift “parking enforcement notices” on vehicles.
High traffic from local hospital staff and visitors meant cars were squeezing into parking spots, often blocking driveways.
Locals claim council inaction forced their hand.
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