Reply: The number of complaints registered by the Local Authorities with regard to vehicles parked on non-classified roads, for calendar year 2024 stood at 32 and for this year, 29 complaints have been registered as at date. According to information submitted by the Police, for period January 2025 to 06 November 2025, 17 complaints for parking offences have been received, via the Citizen Support Portal. These complaints have been investigated and no breaches were found.

146 As regards part (a) of the question, no special units have been set up at the level of the Local Authorities for this purpose as the complaints are referred to the Police of the locality. The Police has informed that Regular Mobile Patrols are being carried out by the Station Police Personnel, Divisional Supporting Unit and Emergency Response Team, Bike Patrol and Road Safety Unit personnel. As to part (b) of the question, I am advised that appropriate road markings and signage by Local Authorities and provision of double yellow lines by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit are being implemented, according to Regulations in force. Proposals are being studied to declare some sections of non-classified roads as no-parking zones with the appropriate road markings and signage. Fines and other legal actions may then be imposed, in accordance with prevailing Regulations, so as to deter unauthorised parking of vehicles, accordingly. Regular awareness campaigns are being carried out by the Police to sensitise drivers and road users. During Community Policing Forum, inhabitants are encouraged to come forward and report any breaches of the law, including vehicles causing obstruction on unclassified roads. SMEs – SUPPORT MEASURES & CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED