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Traffic infringements

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:17:56 +0000

How to pay for all Fees and Traffic Infringement Notice?

Note: Please state your Traffic Infringement Notice Number and the Vehicle Registration Number on the narrations while making payment.

The following options are available for payment:

Direct payment at the LCC Cashier.
Direct deposit/ online transfer to Banks:
- BSP Account Number: 8545855
  Account Name: Lautoka City Council
  Branch Lautoka
  Swift Code: BOSPFJFJ
  BSB Number: 06900
- HFC Account Number: 100102851
  Account Name: Lautoka City Council
  Branch Lautoka
  Swift Code: HFCLFJFJ
  BSB Number: 129010
- WESTPAC Account Number: 35610200
  Account Name: Lautoka City Council
  Branch Lautoka
  Swift Code: WPACFJFX
  BSB Number: 039003
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What is a Traffic Infringement Notice?
Traffic Infringement Notice is issued to the offender when they commit any offence on the road under Section 86 and Section 92 (1) of Land Transport Act 1998 The Authorized officer LTA/ Police or Municipal under delegated powers are liable for the Traffic Infringement Notice issuance. The infringement notice contains information about the alleged offence and fine amount.

The objectives of these Regulations are to –
a) Enforce traffic safety laws;
b) Deter illegal activities on the road;
c) Ensure that the use of motor vehicles is regulated for the purposes of safety, protection of the environment, and law enforcement;

What Happens If I Do Not Pay My Traffic Infringement Fine?
A Traffic Infringement Notice is issued with a fixed penalty, if the initial fine is not paid within 90 days from the date of notice, you will be liable to a late payment fee equivalent to 50% of Fixed Penalty, in addition to the Fixed Penalty.

If you do not pay your Fixed Penalty and late payment fee in full within 12 months from the date this Notice is issued to you, this Notice will take effect as a conviction and the Council will seek the maximum penalty and demerit points applicable, from the court.

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Complaints

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:15:52 +0000

For Inquiries and Complains

Please visit City Rangers Office at the Civic Centre between 8.00am to 4.30pm or email the City Rangers for assistance at cityranger@lautokacitycouncil.com.fj

Furthermore, you can defend or dispute your Traffic Infringement Notice in Court.

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Fees & Charges

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:14:59 +0000

All Fees and Chargers (VIP)

Taxi Base Fees
- Central Business District = $32.95 Monthly
- Outside Central Business District = $23.35 Monthly
Mini Bus Bases Fee
- $37.30 Monthly
Carrier Base Fees
- Central Business District = $41.25
- Outside CBD = $30.00
Lorry Base Fees
- $30.00 Monthly
Transfer Fee for Central Business District Taxi = $485.30
Transfer Fee for Outside Taxi = $293.85
Taxi Base Letter = $145.20
Taxi Private Base Letter = $484.50
New Road Route License for Bus = $750.00
Consent Fee = $27.25
Confiscated Fee = $54.50
Flea Market Stall Fee = $5.00 per Day.
Use of space at Sugar City Mall = $150.00 per Day.
Use of Footpath for Sales during Festive Season for shops after approval is granted = $27.25 per Week.

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Base Holders in the City

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:13:52 +0000

Total Number of Base Holders in the City

Taxi Base
- - Central Business District = 124
  - Outside Central Business District = 212
Mini Bus = 188
Carrier Base
- Central Business District = 52
- Outside Central Business District = 1
Lorry Base = 20

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Enforcement

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:12:37 +0000

Enforcement

City Rangers play a vital role in enforcing key logistic services within the City boundary.

The role of the City rangers includes:

Keeping, updating and securing all files, registers, journals and other records in respect of Taxis, Buses, Carriers, Parks, Notices, Summons, Open Air Services, Arrears, etc.
Receive and attend complaints concerning the above matters and any other that the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time instruct.
Maintaining monthly computation of bus station, taxi stand, minibus stand and carrier stand charges raising invoices and updating relevant revenue registers.
Preparing notices to all offenders regarding arrears on the bus station, taxi stands, minibus stands and carrier stand. Enforcement of bylaws in regards to encroachments and obstructions plus other matters relating to council parks and reserves and anti-litter notices.
Processing and documenting taxi bases, mini bus bases and carrier bases application and other related matters.
Preparing reports for the council in the concerned areas.
Monitor illegal operations of taxis, minibuses and carriers regarding their bases, vehicle registration and permits.
Ensure the Lautoka (control and use of streets) bylaws are enforced-clearance of the street from obstruction and prohibited trading on the street.
Look after all council parks and reserves as to councils properties therein.
Monitor all activities including Open-air service which may be approved by the council to be held in each park.
Control noise nuisance around the city area.
Control of streets (removal of encroachment or obstruction).
Serving of notices to the bus, minibus, taxis and carrier operators.
Relevant enforcement of Land Transport Authority Regulations and Acts on traffic offenders.
Serving of notices and summons on behalf of other departments to respective offenders.

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Car Parks

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:02:21 +0000

Car Park Operational Hours:

Sugar City Mall
Monday to Saturday – 7 am – 7 pm (Current Covid Opening hours – 7 am to 6 pm)

Tukani Car Park
Monday to Saturday – 7 am – 7 pm (Current Covid Opening hours – 7 am to 6 pm)
The Sugar City Mall and Tukani Car parks are Closed on Public Holidays & Sundays.

Tappoo City Car Parks
Eastside:
Monday to Saturday – 8 am – 8 pm (Current Covid Opening hours – 8 am to 6 pm)
Sunday – 8 am – 6 pm

Westside:
Monday to Saturday – 8 am – 5 pm
Closed Public Holidays & Sunday

Total No of Parking Bays – 850

Total No of Parking Meters Currently installed – 550

Total Capacity Sugar City Mall Car Park – 121

Total Capacity Tukani Car Park – 62

Total Capacity Tappoo Eastside Car Park – 100

Total Capacity Tappoo Westside Car Park – 34

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Parking Permits

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:31 +0000

What are Parking Permits?

The council has obliged to public demand to provide discounted rate to those motorist wanting to park their motor vehicles on a monthly basis or more-at parking meters or car parks that is under council care. This has been passed through council resolution and is not obligated to be implemented by law as a concession in the local government act.
The permit is paid in advance prior to month of use e.g June 26 for month of July so on and so forth even up to a year where discount is also given.
The permit is for one use only, where it is none transferable to another vehicle or for a car park permit being used outside at parking meters and vise-versa.
Parking for 8 hours cost (8 hour*.95= )$7.60 daily whereas monthly cost on parking permit is ($80.00/24 days aver)= $3.33 day

How can public apply for Parking Permits?

The applicant needs to present a written letter or email to the council addressed to the CEO and cc to the Parking Meter Supervisor with email address to pmd@lautokacitycouncil.com.fj .
The application is almost approved immediately, unless there is a record known to council, that may need clearance for arrears, or any other issues that is legally constricting the approval to such applicatio

How to Pay Your Parking Meter Infringement Notice and Parking Permits?

Note: Please state your Parking Meter Infringement Notice Number and the Vehicle Registration Number on the narrations while payment.

The following options are available for payment:

Direct payment at the LCC Cashier.
2. Direct deposit/ online transfer to Banks:

- BSP Account Number: 8545855
  Account Name: Lautoka City Council
  Branch Lautoka
  Swift Code: BOSPFJFJ
  BSB Number: 06900
- HFC Account Number: 6049S22
  Account Name: Lautoka City Council
  Branch Lautoka
  Swift Code: HFCLFJFJ
  BSB Number: 129010
- WESTPAC Account Number: 35610200
  Account Name: Lautoka City Council
  Branch Lautoka
  Swift Code: WPACFJFX
  BSB Number: 039003

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What Happens If I Do Not Pay My Parking Meter Infringement Fine?

The Parking Meter Infringement notice is fixed penalty of $ 10.00 if the initial fine is not paid within 90 days from date of notice, you will be liable to a late payment fee equivalent to 50% of the Fixed Penalty, in addition to the Fixed Penalty.
If you do not pay your Fixed Penalty and late payment fee in full within 12 months from the date this Notice is issued to you, this Notice will take effect as a conviction and the Council will seek the maximum penalty and demerit points applicable, from the court.

What to do if my Parking Meter is not functioning?

Upon slotting of necessary coins if the parking meter is not functioning, move your vehicle to another meter.

However, if you are issued with an infringement notice and the parking meter is faulty then immediately produce the infringement notice at the Parking Meter Office at the Civic Centre between 8am to 4.30pm or email the Parking Meter Supervisor at pmd@lautokacitycouncil.com.fj for assistance.

Furthermore, you can defend or dispute your Parking Meter Infringement Notice in Court.

Car Park charges are as follows:

Sugar City Mall Car Park

15 minutes = $ 0.25
30 minutes = $ 0.45
45 minutes = $ 0.70
60 minutes = $ 0.95

Tappoo City East/West Car Parks

60 Minutes = $2.00 (Flat Rate)

Tukani Car Park

Private Cars = $0.45
Other Private Cars not exceeding 2000kg =$0.55
Commercial Vehicles = $ 0.65 per hour

Parking Meter Monthly Permit

$ 80.00 Monthly

Private Base Holders

Sugar City Mall Car Park = $ 80.00 Monthly

Statistics

Total No of Parking Bays – 850
Total No of Parking Meters Currently installed – 550
Total Capacity Sugar City Mall Car Park – 121
Total Capacity Tukani Car Park – 62
Total Capacity Tappoo Eastside Car Park – 100
Total Capacity Tappoo Westside Car Park – 34

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Parking Meters

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:59:30 +0000

Fee for Parking Meters

15 minutes = $0.20 40 minutes = $ 0.50 POM Mechanical Parking Meter slot 20 cents and 50 cents only. POM Electronic Display Parking Meter slot all the Fiji Currency Coins.

What Happens If I Do Not Pay My Parking Meter Infringement Fine?

The Parking Meter Infringement notice is fixed penalty of $ 10.00 if the initial fine is not paid within 90 days from date of notice, you will be liable to a late payment fee equivalent to 50% of the Fixed Penalty, in addition to the Fixed Penalty. If you do not pay your Fixed Penalty and late payment fee in full within 12 months from the date this Notice is issued to you, this Notice will take effect as a conviction and the Council will seek the maximum penalty and demerit points applicable, from the court.

What to do if my Parking Meter is not functioning?

Upon slotting of necessary coins if the parking meter is not functioning, move your vehicle to another meter. However, if you are issued with an infringement notice and the parking meter is faulty then immediately produce the infringement notice at the Parking Meter Office at the Civic Centre between 8am to 4.30pm or email the Parking Meter Supervisor at pmd@lautokacitycouncil.com.fj for assistance.

Furthermore, you can defend or dispute your Parking Meter Infringement Notice in Court.

Sugar City Mall Car Park 15 minutes = $0.25 | 30 minutes = $0.45 | 45 minutes = $0.70 | 60 minutes = $0.95

Tukani Car Park Private Cars = $0.45 | Other Private Cars not exceeding 2000kg =$0.55 | Commercial Vehicles = $0.65 per hour

Tappoo City East/West Car Parks 60 Minutes = $2.00 (Flat Rate)

Parking Meter Monthly Permit $80.00 Monthly

Private Base Holders Sugar City Mall Car Park = $80.00 Monthly

Statistics:

Total No of Parking Bays – 850

Total No of Parking Meters Currently installed – 550

Total Capacity Sugar City Mall Car Park – 121

Total Capacity Tukani Car Park – 62

Total Capacity Tappoo Eastside Car Park – 100

Total Capacity Tappoo Westside Car Park – 34

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Parks and Garden

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Parks and Garden

The parks and garden Department is an essential part of the council services as it ensures the beautification of the city. Alongside with the upkeep, maintenance and general aesthetic appeal of all the parks and gardens with in the city boundary. Also included in the department portfolio is the upkeep and maintenance of the world class pitch and facilities of Churchill Park main stadium.

Key Functions

- To develop Lautoka in to Luxuriant, beautiful healthy liveable sporting city.
- Enhance & retain bio-diversity of flora which has been endangered by monoculture practice
- General maintenance of all parks and gardens within the city boundary.
- Upkeep and maintenance of Churchill Parking sporting facility.
- Up Keep and maintenance of all council operated sporting facilities within the city boundary.

Botanical Garden

The garden is situated opposite Lautoka Hospital on a gentle slope in harmonious mix between greenery and a sense of tranquillity. Displayed in manner exhibiting natural beauty and providing a place of relaxation, The land area of the garden is 15 acres which possesses a rich natural flora exhibition and best all the entry to the garden is free.

Churchill Park

Is a Multipurpose stadium in Lautoka. It is currently used mostly for football matches and host the home matches for Lautoka FC. The stadium also hosts international football and rugby matches as well as local rugby competitions. Churchill Park consist of two football/rugby pitches as well as multipurpose indoor courts and a large open park area which is used by locals for other sporting activities and occasionally for festivals.

Churchill Park Capacity Breakdown

- Grandstand 1393
- Pavilion B 2144

North Embankment

- Seating 6000
- Standing 2144

Tappoos Corporate Booth

Total seating = 100

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Engineering

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Engineering Department

The Engineering Department ensures that the developments in the City are in compliance with the Council’s development plans, Town Planning Regulations, subdivisions of land bylaws under the Local Government Act Cap 125 and other relevant by laws that enable the Council to enforce and maintain compliance with Planning & Development requirements.

Key Functions include: –

Managing Council’s Civil section

Approve subdivision scheme plans, rezoning applications, engineering plans, survey plans, prepare budgets for capital projects and ensure that proper maintenance of all Council properties, infrastructure and service amenities

Assets
Previously known as the Works Department, The Assets Department manages the heart of all development and maintenance works that is carried throughout the City.
Key works include:
- Drain maintenance
- Council property Maintenance.
- Street sweeping.
- Grass cutting.
- Installation and upkeep of all Council signage.
- Installation and upkeep of rubbish bins (markets, parks and street side).
- Installation and upkeep of park and street furniture.
- Undertake council’s in-house projects
Projects
The council with the approval of the Ministry of Local Government allocates a budget to undertake capital projects for infrastructure development and to improve the lively hood of all Fijians and in return generate added revenue for the council. The council is currently embarking on the following projects: –

- Night Food Market Project at Namoli Green
- Proposed Podium with Associated Facilities at Shirley Park
- Proposed Coffee Shop at the Botanical Garden Site.
- Extension of the car park on the East end of Existing Narara Parade car park.

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