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Grey ghosts turn a blind eyeSydney Morning Herald18 July 1998 |
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By Robert Wainwright, Transport Writer The Pedestrian Council of Australia has accused Sydney parking inspectors of turning a blind eye to commercial vehicles blocking pedestrian crossings. The claim comes after a survey revealed that such parking violations occurred every two minutes in the CBD. The council's chairman, Mr Harold Scruby, is demanding an inquiry into the grey ghost "culture" after a survey raised concerns about the threat to pedestrians of vehicles which stop illegally on crossings and no-standing or no-stopping zones. Market researchers ACNielsen spent eight hours in central Sydney and North Sydney during which there were 250 violations but no sign of a parking inspector. "I am concerned that there is a culture of parking officers that if someone is doing a commercial job, whether it's a truck, courier, taxis or armoured vehicle, then you turn a blind eye," Mr Scruby said. A police spokesman could not be reached for comment. |
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