🚗 Overcrowded rental units in Cayman causing parking havoc

As the population of Cayman continues to grow, the infrastructure is struggling to keep up, leading to a surge in unsafe parking due to overcrowded accommodation. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) has reported receiving complaints about vehicles blocking public roadways, making it unsafe for pedestrians and motorists. The police have identified the root of the problem as rental properties having higher occupancy than parking provision, leading to an overflow of vehicles onto the roadside. 🚧

The police have been conducting checks on rental properties and have found instances of derelict vehicles occupying designated parking spaces. In response, they have issued tickets to tenants for obstructing the roadway and have urged landlords to make adjustments to allow for more vehicles on their properties. The RCIPS has reminded landlords that rental properties must provide enough parking for the number of tenants occupying the property. They have also highlighted that illegal parking not only affects the quality of life for residents but also poses a major hazard by obstructing emergency vehicles. 🚔

Inspector Ian Yearwood, Head of Community Policing, has emphasized that this issue requires community cooperation, not just police enforcement. He suggested solutions such as removing derelict cars to free up space, making changes to lots to allow extra space for vehicles, and restricting the number of vehicles at tenanted residences. As part of the RCIPS holiday safety campaign, Winter Guardian, police will be targeting communities to assess parking complaints and will issue parking infringements to anyone blocking public roadways. Landlords and tenants are encouraged to work together to remedy any parking overflow issues at rental properties. 🚙