Illegal parking to be banned in Baku
By Jamila Babayeva
The Baku City Executive Power will crack down on illegal parking in the city, which creates heavy traffic jams.
Head of City Executive Power Hajibala Abutalibov signed an order on 'Organizing car parking in Baku' on April 16. Thus, illegal parking at sidewalks, roadway, as well as at the entrances to the parks and subway stations will be banned.
New temporary parking will appear in Baku to provide unlimited movement of vehicles in an effort to prevent traffic jams. The new parking will be equipped with special boards indicating tariffs and parking time, and will meet the requirements of the road and public security.
The Department of Road Transport under the Baku City Executive Power will jointly implement works for the establishment of the new parking. The department has been instructed to submit to the Center for Intellectual Traffic Management of Baku the possibility of using the images from video surveillance cameras, and to prepare regulations on paid car parking.
The Baku City Executive Power also intends to apply to the Interior Ministry urging the latter to give relevant instructions to the Central Traffic Police Department and the Baku Chief Police to prevent traffic congestion and solve problems with illegal parking and stops in the capital.
Individuals and legal entities organizing illegal parking in the capital will be fined in accordance with relevant legislation.