Parking fines go up in Larnaca

FINES FOR illegal parking have been increased in Larnaca from €25 to between €50-€85 it was announced yesterday

The increase came into effect last month. According to Larnaca Municipality they hope to make people think twice when it comes to illegal parking.

“People will think again about just stopping somewhere,” said an official from the municipality. All other aspects of parking fines will remain the same.

Larnaca Municipality calls upon the public to cooperate in order to avoid being inconvenienced and financially burdened by the fines.

The €50 fine will apply to parking on a single yellow line, parking in spaces for supply trucks and taxis, and obstruction of traffic. Parking on a double yellow line will now cost  €65.

The €85 fine will apply to parking on a pavement, bus stop, pedestrian crossing, corner and a disabled space, and also for parking against the flow of traffic.

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