‘Cash grab’: Council introduces $140 trailer fines

Sutherland Shire’s long-awaited trailer parking crackdown will finally begin in late November, with owners facing $140 fines for leaving unhitched trailers on streets in five trial zones. The controversial six-month trial was originally due to start in late July, but has been delayed by about four months as the council finalises signage, operations and community notifications. Sutherland Shire Council says the restrictions are being introduced after a flood of complaints from frustrated residents about boat trailers, caravans and other trailers taking up street parking and creating safety concerns. A council spokesperson confirmed to Shire News that the rollout was now close. MORE NEWS ‘Loser’: Owner’s illegal act in neighbour fight Where single Aussies can move for under $4000 ‘Surprised’: Snake emerges from family’s toilet “Sutherland Shire Council is finalising operational arrangements and community communications for the rollout of its six-month Trailer Parking Restriction Trial across the five designated locations,” the spokesperson said. “Parking restriction signage is expected to be installed from late October to early November, with the trial anticipated to commence in late...