Two-hour parking in KL gets motorists’ thumbs up

Several bays at Jalan Medan Tuanku 1 have been painted with red lines to alert motorists about the two-hour limit. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

THE decision by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to implement two-hour parking at selected spots has garnered support.

However, motorists interviewed by StarMetro said the move would only be effective if it was backed by stricter enforcement to prevent misuse and ensure fair access to limited parking spaces.

DBKL had announced that the pilot project would be implemented in Medan Tuanku and Ipoh Kecil starting April 7.

The implementation will be expanded in stages to other areas from June.

Mazlan says the time limit will ensure more motorists can use the parking bays.At Jalan Medan Tuanku 1, five parking bays have been painted with red lines to alert motorists about the two-hour limit.

Regular visitor Mazlan Salleh, welcomed DBKL’s move to enforce a time limit, calling it a step in the right direction.

“The parking bays are located in front of a bank and a healthcare centre, where many people need quick access to run errands.

“Typically, the same vehicles occupy these spots all day, making it difficult for others to park.”

He said the new cap would help improve turnover and ensure more motorists could use the parking bays.

Wan Nazrul Shukri Kamarul Baharin also supported the two-hour limit.

“I’ve mostly seen this type of parking system at privately run facilities, such as those around KLCC.

“With parking already scarce in the city centre, having designated spots with a time limit en­­­sures better availability for those needing short-term parking,” said the Ampang resident.

Wan Nazrul says without strict enforcement, the two-hour parking limit will be ineffective.Both Mazlan and Wan Nazrul stressed that without strict enfor­ce­­ment, the two-hour parking limit would be ineffective.

At Jalan Ipoh Kecil, resident Megala Subramaniam said the designated bays should not deprive residents of parking and be located away from houses.

According to DBKL, the two-hour parking rule required amendments to the Road Trans­­port (Provision of Parking Places) Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Order 2016.

Parking charges in Kuala Lumpur apply from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, ex­clu­ding Sundays and public holidays.

The fees for the two-hour parking bays are RM1.50 for the first hour and RM2.50 for the next, totalling RM4 for two hours in Zone A.

Zone B has a rate of RM1.50 per hour and RM2 for two hours while in Zone C, motorists will be charged RM0.80 per hour, making it RM1.60 for two hours.

Payments can be made via the EZ KL Smart Park app.

DBKL’s move follows several other local councils in Selangor that have implemented the two-hour system or “hot zone” parking in busy commercial areas. - Star