The Parliament proposes to streamline the rules for placing not only kiosks, but also parking lots
10 December 15:56
The Parliament is considering a draft law aimed at streamlining the rules for the placement of kiosks, parking lots and the conditions for obtaining permits. This was reported by Olena Shulyak, chairwoman of the Committee on the Organization of State Power, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban Planning, Komersant ukrainskyi reports.
She believes that the parking culture in the world is based on two simple principles: respect for others and severity of punishment and spaces for people with disabilities, dedicated lanes for public transport are a kind of “sacred zones” inviolable for those who are not entitled to them.
According to Olena Shulyak, the war in Ukraine has not only exacerbated the issue of justice, it has also brought new realities and, unfortunately, increased the number of people who now need specially equipped parking spaces. And each such space is not just a convenience, but a guarantee of equal access to urban space for those whose lives have changed forever.
Among other things, the MP believes that there is a need to increase fines for parking in spaces for people with disabilities.
“The current UAH 1020-2550 do not correspond to the average European practice, where the fine for parking violations in disabled spaces can reach 370 euros,” states Olena Shulyak.
According to her, parking is more than just an infrastructure issue, it is an indicator of the level of maturity of society and our ability to live together, following common rules.
By the way, this is not the first time MP Olena Shulyak has emphasized the importance of legislative improvement of the rules for placing kiosks and parking lots. In April last year, she registered a draft law to improve the effectiveness of engaging business entities in the field of landscaping and urban planning. It proposed, among other things, that entrepreneurs should receive the right to place a kiosk or parking lot through an electronic auction. The law was not supported in parliament.
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