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At issue in the case is whether the council's action is reasonable and whether the allotted motorcycle spots allow safe access.
The council argued it had first put Mr Ashlock on notice of his breach in November 2011.
Various warning letters and notices followed.
The wheel clamp action was undertaken in accordance with by-laws after he persisted in parking in the car spaces, it said.
Mr Ashlock is arguing that his bikes are up to 75 per cent bigger than usual motorcycles. He claims his 1300cc BMW measures about 95cm by 255cm while the motorcycle parking space at the Alexandra View condo is 70cm by 220cm.
He is also arguing that the motorbike parking spots are only accessible through a narrow route flanked by a supporting pillar and car spot - making it difficult to steer his pride and joy in and out.
A blind spot, he adds, makes it difficult for the exiting motorcyclist to see vehicles or pedestrians around the corner.
Indian-born Mr Ashlock, who has lived in Singapore, the US and Britain, says these issues forced him into using the car parking spaces. He argues that 80 per cent of those in the second level basement are empty most of the time.
However the council denied that photographs shown in evidence proved that large motorcycles would have difficulty in accessing the spaces.
It added that riders had a duty to check to avoid dangers posed by the blind spots before turning the corner. The hearing will continue on a day to be fixed.
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The council argued it had first put Mr Ashlock on notice of his breach in November 2011.
Various warning letters and notices followed.
The wheel clamp action was undertaken in accordance with by-laws after he persisted in parking in the car spaces, it said.
Mr Ashlock is arguing that his bikes are up to 75 per cent bigger than usual motorcycles. He claims his 1300cc BMW measures about 95cm by 255cm while the motorcycle parking space at the Alexandra View condo is 70cm by 220cm.
He is also arguing that the motorbike parking spots are only accessible through a narrow route flanked by a supporting pillar and car spot - making it difficult to steer his pride and joy in and out.
A blind spot, he adds, makes it difficult for the exiting motorcyclist to see vehicles or pedestrians around the corner.
Indian-born Mr Ashlock, who has lived in Singapore, the US and Britain, says these issues forced him into using the car parking spaces. He argues that 80 per cent of those in the second level basement are empty most of the time.
However the council denied that photographs shown in evidence proved that large motorcycles would have difficulty in accessing the spaces.
It added that riders had a duty to check to avoid dangers posed by the blind spots before turning the corner. The hearing will continue on a day to be fixed.
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