Who is lying - Seah Kian Peng or LTA? Both claim responsbility on non-action

[Confuseous]

I had a reply from LTA today stating that the decision of not carrying out enforcement at Jalan Riang on 20 October 2012 was the sole decision of the parking warden's. See LTA's reply below:

"Our Ref: LTA/VTL/E&I/ENF/E25.005.000/32532

Date : 12-Nov-2012

Tel : 6553XXXX Fax : 6553XXX

Dear Mr Ravi

Re: Parking enforcement at Jalan Riang

FEEDBACK NUMBER: 20121102-0482

We refer to your email of 02 November 2012.

We have investigated the matter and wish to clarify that the decision of not carrying out enforcement at Jalan Riang on 20 October 2012 was solely made by our traffic warden after a careful assessment of the situation. At the material time, the vehicles were parked in an orderly manner and did not cause any obstructions.



We would like to take this opportunity to share with you that LTA understands the parking needs and limitations of the residents within private estates, such as Jalan Riang. Along certain roads where the residents can exercise a certain degree of tolerance and cooperation, we do not restrict parking. However, enforcement action will be taken against vehicles that are reported to be parked in an indiscriminate and inconsiderate manner and are causing serious obstructions and inconvenience to road users.


Hope the above clarifies. Thank you.


Yours sincerely
XXX
EXECUTIVE, PARKING ENFORCEMENT
PARKING ENFORCEMENT SECTION
ENFORCEMENT & INTEL DIVISION
VEHICLE & TRANSIT LICENSING GROUP
LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

I was a little puzzled by their reply and have asked them for further clarification. My response to LTA's email below:

"Dear XXX

Thank you for your reply.

Nevertheless, I am quite puzzled by your reply because you had stated that the decision of not carrying out enforcement at Jalan Riang on 20 October 2012 was the sole decision of the parking warden's. But the Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC, Mr Seah Kian Peng, had said in his letter to the Today newspaper that, "As I was driving there, I saw an enforcement officer about to book some cars; I stopped and told him that many residents would be at the party and, unless their cars were obstructing traffic, to apply a light touch and not issue any summons"; which clearly indicates that the parking warden's initial assessment was to summon the vehicles that are parked indiscriminately on that road, until he was persuaded not to do so by the Member of Parliament.

Would you please clarify what role the MP played in the parking warden's subsequent careful assessment of the situation along Jalan Riang on that day? I will look forward to your reply.

Thank you.

- http://www.raviphilemon.net/2012/11.../11/lta-replies-regarding-seah-kian-peng.html

 

[bullfrog]

Wtf! A simple thing like that and they can get their knickers in a twist! How are they supposed to be capable of bigger things?

What kind of an answer is this from LTA? Gibberish. Talking with both corners of the mouth.

 

[bullfrog]

It's like saying:

No, LTA didnt ask the parking warden not to summon or summons. It's entirely his fault. But if you ask LTA, we might summon, and then again we might not. OK?

 

[Fook Seng]

Very surprised that there was no clear regulation as to whether the parking was legal or illegal.

 

[Leongsam]

There's a sign that says "No parking". You ignore it because you won't be causing any obstruction.

 

[scroobal]

That is what LTA is saying. You are at liberty to break rules and laws as long as you do not inconvenience anyone. What a great country.

There's a sign that says "No parking". You ignore it because you won't be causing any obstruction.

 

[Leongsam]

That is what LTA is saying. You are at liberty to break rules and laws as long as you do not inconvenience anyone. What a great country.

Which begs the question why there was a "no parking" sign there in the first place.:p

 

[scroobal]

In fact I am writing to LTA to propose removing all laws and rules relating to parking in private estates. No law enforcement is also required.

ps. it goes to show that the old adage that says that when you pay peanuts you get monkey rings hollow. We pay top salary and we still get monkeys.

Which begs the question why there was a "no parking" sign there in the first place.:p

 

[mojito]

it goes to show that the old adage that says that when you pay peanuts you get monkey rings hollow. We pay top salary and we still get monkeys.

Top salary? Not so for the rank and file in LTA I presume. Another disposable pawn soon to be sacrificed.

 

[Bigfuck]

Wow, SKP is a sith lord man. This is not the MP you are looking for move along. There are no cars here to summon, move along. This is the guilty warden move along.