Enforcement Department Overview:
The Enforcement Department is engaged in a variety of tasks, focusing on parking management, traffic enforcement, permit issuance, and monitoring. Their responsibilities extend to enforcing Nadi Town Council By-Laws and are granted authority under the Land Transport Act 1998 and the National & Trade Measurement Act 1989.
Role of Enforcement Officers:
- Enforcement of By-Laws:
- Addressing issues related to noise, street activities, encroachment, roadside establishments, and litter as outlined in Nadi Town Council By-Laws.
- Traffic Cases:
- Booking and preparing traffic cases authorized by the Land Transport Act (LTA).
- Executing warrants and handling complaints, reporting damages to Council property.
- Parking Meter Oversight:
- Reporting discrepancies to Parking Meter Technicians.
- Ensuring all parking meters are operational and repairing defective ones, authorized by the National & Trade Measurement Act 1989.
- Collecting and counting Parking Meter Tolls with assistance from the Accounts Department.
- Monitoring Activities:
- Monitoring illegal operations of taxis, minibuses, and carriers regarding vehicle registration and permits.
- Serving notices and summonses on behalf of other departments.
- Monitoring various activities, including Open Air services and outdoor sales.
- Issuing noise abatement orders to control loud music or noise.
Department Activities:
Parking Meter Functions:
- Booking of Expired Parking Meters:
- Officers in three zones monitor and book vehicles parked at expired meters.
- Daily booking records are submitted for recording.
- Parking Meter Repair:
- Authorized technicians handle the repair of meters.
- Verification and approval of complaints about faulty meters by various officers.
Other Offenses:
- Various offenses such as illegal parking, stopping, and improper operation are monitored and enforced by officers.
- Drivers are booked, fined, and given 90 days to pay.
Traffic Infringement Notice:
- Issued to offenders committing offenses on the road under Section 92(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998.
- Authorized officers (LTA/POLICE or Municipal) are liable for the issuance.
- Contains information about the alleged offense and the fine amount.
- Objectives include enforcing traffic safety laws, deterring illegal activities, and regulating motor vehicle use for safety, environmental protection, and law enforcement.
Permit Issuance:
- Permits for indoor broadcasting, outdoor sale, and outreach are issued and monitored.
- Officers ensure compliance, and permits may be cancelled if conditions are not followed.
Monitoring Vehicles:
- Oversight of taxis, minibuses, carriers, and buses, with particular attention to challenges related to illegal operations.
Transfers of Permit:
- Facilitating transfers of permits for taxis, carriers, and minibuses.
Staff:
- 1 Senior enforcement officer/technician for parking meters.
- 1 Parking meter technician.
- 6 Enforcement officers.
This comprehensive overview outlines the Enforcement Department’s multifaceted role in ensuring the safety, order, and compliance within Nadi Town.