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Christchurch Council Fines $255 Over Unregistered Car on Driveway

8/10/2026

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Christchurch City Council issued a $255 court fine to Liam Senior in July after a seven-month dispute over his unregistered car parked outside a mechanic’s driveway.
Senior provided a mechanic’s invoice, but the council said inspections must occur on the road and the driveway cannot serve as an extension.
Section 77 of the 2011 Regulations classifies an unregistered vehicle as an offence unless it is stationary for repair.

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Christchurch City Council issued a $255 court fine to Liam Senior in July after a seven-month dispute over his unregistered car parked outside a mechanic’s driveway.
Senior provided a mechanic’s invoice, but the council said inspections must occur on the road and the driveway cannot serve as an extension.
Section 77 of the 2011 Regulations classifies an unregistered vehicle as an offence unless it is stationary for repair.