GEORGE NEWS - A George resident has raised concerns over the bright yellow no-parking lines painted along Porter, Sering and Darling streets in Camphersdrift, shortly after these roads were resurfaced.

The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, fears that the municipality may now prohibit parking on all newly paved streets - a move they feel will complicate everyday social life.

However, the George Municipality has firmly dismissed this notion, explaining that there is no blanket rule linking resurfacing to automatic no-parking restrictions. They maintain that safety, not resurfacing, dictates where these yellow lines are placed.

Spokesperson Chantèl Edwards explains that road markings are applied case by case and only where safety or traffic flow concerns justify them. "The by-law does not state that all newly resurfaced roads will automatically receive yellow no-parking lines," she said.

Edwards said yellow lines may be introduced where a road is too narrow to safely accommodate parked vehicles, where on-street parking would obstruct visibility, or where no formal parking bays exist.

The aim is to maintain safe, unobstructed movement for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

The municipality also notes that the George Integrated Zoning Scheme requires property-related parking to be provided on the property itself. On-street parking is not guaranteed, but is subject to safety assessments and available road width.

Where a road is wide enough and marked parking bays can be safely accommodated, parking is allowed.

Cul-de-sacs or streets with limited width may require no-parking lines to prevent blockages or dangerous sight-line issues.

Street view of 2022, before the recent resurfacing and without the yellow no-parking lines. Photo: Google Maps

Sering Lane looks pretty in yellow and pink. Photo: Michelle Pienaar

Porter Street sports a bright yellow line from top to bottom. Photo: Michelle Pienaar

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