The Subang Jaya city council (MBSJ) implemented a two-hour parking limit in six areas around Subang Jaya on September 1st.
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However, several motorists were unaware of this new system, and as a result had to pay summonses for paying the wrong parking fees.
The fee for the two-hour parking bays, which are identifiable by their orange-coloured lines, is 50 sen for the first half hour with a maximum time limit of two hours.
This new two-hour limit covers six areas - USJ10 (Taipan), SS12, SS15, USJ21, Bandar Puteri Puchong and Jalan Kenari in Puchong.
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The issue arose when motorists who parked in the orange bays paid the standard parking rate for yellow bays, and according to MBSJ Corporate and Strategic Management Department deputy director Azfarizal Abdul Rashid, this was an offence.
“We would usually issue a compound of RM80 and tow the vehicles but we are withholding the towing action during this initial stage.
“Those who pay their compounds within 24 hours using the Smart Selangor and Flexi Parking apps need to pay only RM10 instead of the full amount.”
At the moment, only these two apps can be used for payment in the two-hour parking zones.
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He added that additional payment options via ewallet apps and ecoupon agents such as Touch ‘n Go, Setel and KK Mart stores will be available by next month.
Also take note that there’s a cooling-off period of an hour before motorists are allowed to re-park at any two-hour parking bays. This basically means that if you’ve occupied the full time limit at a two-hour parking bay, say in SS15, you will have to wait an hour before parking in another two-hour limit bay, no matter if it was in USJ10, SS12 or any of the other parking zones in areas designated under the plan.
Existing disabled parking spots are excluded from the new limit. The two-hour limit will also not affect owners of shophouses or other premises renting parking bays on a yearly basis.
Azfarizal said officers will be posted in the six areas to explain the system to motorists.
Let’s hope there will be less confusion over this new system in the coming weeks!
By: Amy Shariffudin
