The Central Otago District Council has updated its roading bylaw, with changes taking effect on July 1.

The amended bylaw, passed by the council on May 31, is aimed at improving pedestrian safety and providing access to parking in our busy town centres.

The two amendments relate to parking on footpaths and cycle paths and aligning parking enforcement fees with Land Transport Regulations. 

The amendments were consulted on in February.

Council will be initially focusing its efforts on education rather than enforcement.

Find more information about the bylaw here.