Perthnow: The Debate on a Perth Woman's Parking Fine
Perthnow: The Controversy Over a Parking Fine
A Perth woman has been urged not to pay a parking fine she received for overstaying her welcome at a shopping centre carpark. She was fined $65 after she parked beyond the three-hour limit at Galleria Shopping Centre in Morley last week.
Seeking advice on social media, she inquired, “Anyone received a parking infringement at the Galleria? I have shopped and parked there for 24 years and never had a ticket,” prompting numerous responses from supportive users.
- “Don’t pay. They are not the police. They are private security. Tear up and bin. Bloody joke,” commented one.
- Another added, “You are not legally obliged to pay these sorts of fines; they cannot be enforced.”
- A third comment echoed this sentiment: “Check the back of it; it will say this is not a fine. I have never paid for a Wilson’s parking ticket, and there have been no issues.”
According to a Galleria spokesperson, customers can park at the shopping centre for three hours. A legal professional, Defence lawyer James Clements, confirmed the community's suspicions, stating only a statutory body has the power to issue fines. He advised, “Ignore it. Or write back and say, ‘I dispute this and do not intend to pay.’”
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.