City seeks to solve problem of congested Lanikai street

By June Watanabe

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 13, 2012

~~<p>Question: We live on Kaelepulu Drive in Lanikai, a street that is not very wide and that can get pretty congested with local families and tourists trying to find parking to do the wonderful “pillboxes” hike. Late one afternoon I saw a number of cars being towed. The policeman in charge informed me that it was illegal to park on either side of a street if it limits the street to less than 10 feet in width. This makes sense, but I do not think it is common knowledge. Also, you could park legally, then someone could park across from you and you both end up violating the law. I asked why they just didn't post a sign saying no parking on one side. He said it was his understanding that the community does not want signs as it would make the area look less “country.” But with all the cars being towed, why don’t they post no-parking signs?</p>
<p>Answer: The Honolulu Police Department receives a lot of parking complaints from Lanikai residents on Kaelepulu Drive, especially on three-day weekends.</p>
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Question: We live on Kaelepulu Drive in Lanikai, a street that is not very wide and that can get pretty congested with local families and tourists trying to find parking to do the wonderful “pillboxes” hike. Late one afternoon I saw a number of cars being towed. The policeman in charge informed me that it was illegal to park on either side of a street if it limits the street to less than 10 feet in width. This makes sense, but I do not think it is common knowledge. Also, you could park legally, then someone could park across from you and you both end up violating the law. I asked why they just didn't post a sign saying no parking on one side. He said it was his understanding that the community does not want signs as it would make the area look less “country.” But with all the cars being towed, why don’t they post no-parking signs?

Answer: The Honolulu Police Department receives a lot of parking complaints from Lanikai residents on Kaelepulu Drive, especially on three-day weekends. Login for more...