A real relief! Thirteen parking lots in Quanzhou were inspected, and four people were detained!

big What a relief! Quanzhou 13 parking lots were inspected, and 4 people were detained!

Recently The widespread issue of arbitrary and excessive parking fees in the central urban area has drawn significant public attention. , The Morning Post previously reported on the chaotic parking‑fee situation near Yuanyao Temple in the city center. Starting in May, Licheng District took the lead in taking action. Following preliminary surveys and the issuance of a joint remediation notice, yesterday afternoon, the Licheng District Remediation Office spearheaded a coordinated operation involving multiple local departments and agencies. More than 40 law enforcement officers conducted a joint crackdown on the first batch of unauthorized parking fee collection points that were illegally occupying public resources. Eight individuals were summoned in accordance with the law, and four were placed under administrative detention.

Yesterday’s first joint enforcement operation conducted a surprise inspection of… Five places charging illegal fees—let’s see if any of them are near you. 。

Location: Jinchi Lane, behind the main entrance of the City First Hospital

Clear “Parking Lot” Facilities: Meeting with Billing Staff ： The back entrance of Quanzhou First Hospital is located on Jinchi Lane, an area where many drivers have reported frequent complaints about unauthorized parking fees. For a long time, individuals have been setting up makeshift parking spaces and charging exorbitant rates—often quite steep per instance. Over 10 yuan. After multiple on-site visits, the reporter found that unauthorized fees have been a persistent issue.

▲ At the back entrance of the First Hospital on Jinchi Lane in the city center, law enforcement officers affixed parking violation notices to illegally parked vehicles (Photo by Chen Xiaodong).

Yesterday Around 3 p.m., a delegation comprising the Licheng District Rectification Office and various departments—totaling some forty to fifty people—arrived at Jinchi Lane. At that time, several individuals who had previously been collecting fees were no longer on site. At the exit of the rear gate of the City First Hospital, a parking‑lot sign had been erected. Officials from the Rectification Office stated that, The signage at this parking lot was illegally installed by unauthorized fee collectors. Upon seeing it, drivers might assume that the… “The parking lot” is legitimate. “In addition to the parking signs, there are also white parking spaces painted on the road surface—these, too, were marked without authorization,” said a responsible official from the traffic police department. “Jinchi Lane is a public space, not private property. Moreover, the lane is relatively narrow, and unauthorized parking can impede traffic. Moving forward, we will step up enforcement against illegal parking in this area.”

▲ A newly installed sign at the back entrance of the First Hospital on Jinchi Lane in the city center (photo by Chen Xiaodong)

According to reports, following preliminary investigations, the police have ascertained the basic facts and have already held talks with the fee-collecting staff. Relevant authorities have placed friendly reminder signs in prominent locations: “ Everyone Car owners, parking fees are strictly prohibited in Jinchi Lane on East Street. If you encounter anyone charging you for parking, please call the hotline to report it. Reporting hotline: 110; 22799110. ”

During the day’s enforcement operation, officers used tools to remove illegally installed parking‑lot signage, and the white painted lines marking on‑street parking spaces will also be erased.

Location: Yuanfu Road, next to Yuanyao Temple

Remove tires obstructing the roadway. Order to cease illegal fee-charging practices

Since the beginning of this year, near Yuanyao Temple, A man named Zhuang Moulong, at a price per vehicle They illegally charge parking fees—ranging from 2 to 20 yuan—to vehicle owners who park in public areas such as the streets and alleys near Yuanmiao Temple. At present, Zhuang Moulong has been apprehended by the Licheng police for charging unauthorized fees.

▲On Yuanfu Road in the city center, law enforcement officers removed illegally installed bollards. (Photo by Chen Xiaodong)

The reporter observed that Yuanfu Road runs right next to Yuanmiao Temple, and the traffic police have marked out parking spaces along the street. There are 18 parking spaces managed and fee‑charged by Changshun Company. Our reporter observed that, in addition to these fully occupied spots, many vehicles were also parked on the open areas of nearby streets and alleys. According to officials from the remediation office, a significant number of residents visit Yuanmiao Temple on a regular basis, and the designated parking spaces are relatively scarce. As a result, some individuals have been privately directing cars to park in the surrounding streets and alleys and collecting parking fees.

▲ On Yuanfu Road in the city center, law enforcement officers cleared flowerbeds that had been illegally occupying parking spaces (Photo by Chen Xiaodong).

A company called In front of “A Wu’s” repair shop, two stacks of tires—each containing six or seven—were neatly arranged on the sidewalk. An insider revealed that these tires are used to mark parking spaces, making it easier to collect parking fees. Following an investigation by law enforcement officers, it was found that the auto repair shop engaged in irregular charging practices and lacked a fixed fee schedule. The premises could accommodate up to six or seven vehicles at any given time. Enforcement officers from the urban management department promptly removed the tires obstructing the roadway. Meanwhile, staff from the rectification office issued on-the-spot warnings and educational guidance to the individuals involved, summoned those charging fees in violation of regulations, and ordered them to immediately cease such illegal parking‑fee collection.

▲ Law enforcement officers ordered the auto repair shop to remove the tires blocking the roadway (Photo by Chen Xiaodong)

During the operation, enforcement officers addressed a restaurant adjacent to a car repair shop that had placed potted plants in designated parking spaces, removing the planters.

Location: Zhuangyuan Street

Summon the fee collector Set up no-parking signs.

Not far from Yuanfu Road, Zhuangyuan Street is also plagued by chaotic parking. When officers from the remediation office arrived on site, they found the entire street packed with vehicles, because… With parking spaces in short supply, many shop owners are resorting to every trick in the book to secure a spot.

▲On Zhuangyuan Street in the city center, law enforcement officers affixed parking violation notices to illegally parked vehicles (Photo by Chen Xiaodong).

At the entrance of a hair salon, stones, flower pots, and iron chains are all used together, effectively blocking two or three parking spaces. Meanwhile, the owners of two or three other shops have placed stone stools at their entrances—both to deter unauthorized parking and to reserve a spot for themselves.

▲ Law enforcement officers removed illegally parked stones blocking the roadway (Photo by Chen Xiaodong)

Under the archway on the Nanjun Road side of Zhuangyuan Street, vehicles are parked in dense clusters. “These parking spaces were illegally marked by elderly residents to collect parking fees, and the relevant authorities have already carried out multiple rounds of enforcement.” According to reports, no parking spaces have been marked on Zhuangyuan Street, and parking is prohibited; nevertheless, some individuals have been designating spots in these open areas and charging fees, resulting in severe congestion along the entire street. The traffic police have issued on-the-spot citations to illegally parked vehicles, summoned the relevant fee collectors, removed and banned the unauthorized parking spaces, and installed no-parking signs at the scene.

Location: Yanggong Lane, Tumen Street

A couple has been summoned. Illegally installed ground anchors have been removed.

The area around Yanggong Lane on Tumen Street is densely populated with commercial and residential properties and is located right next to Quanzhou No. 2 Central Primary School, resulting in substantial parking demand. According to residents’ reports, the main site of unauthorized and excessive parking fees is a small open space along the alley between Chongxian Building and the Second Central Primary School. The space is quite cramped, and when the enforcement team arrived, only a few vehicles were parked sporadically. However, the individuals charging illegally were no longer on site. According to officials from the Licheng District police, they have already summoned a married couple who collect parking fees.

▲ In Yanggong Lane in the city center, law enforcement officers dismantled illegally installed bollards. (Photo by Chen Xiaodong)

The open space beside the main entrance of Chongxian Building is marked with Ten temporary parking spaces are available. However, even in the open areas adjacent to these spaces, drivers are often charged for parking. During previous visits, reporters encountered this same situation. During the enforcement campaign, authorities also took action against businesses along the alley that had illegally installed bollards to occupy parking spots.

Location: Next to Xintian City Plaza, Jiangnan Subdistrict

Detaining fee-collecting personnel Guide vehicles into the parking lot. ， Next to Xintian City Plaza, someone is collecting parking fees under the guise of the Seniors’ Association. It is reported that the roadside and open spaces in this area can accommodate over a hundred cars.

▲ Near Xintian City Plaza in Jiangnan Subdistrict, law enforcement officers affixed violation notices to vehicles parked in the non-motorized vehicle lane (Photo by Chen Xiaodong).

When the remediation team arrived on site, the number of vehicles parked along the roadside, on the sidewalks, and in the surrounding open spaces had decreased significantly compared to before, and no parking attendants were present. According to officials from Jiangnan Subdistrict, most of those collecting parking fees were elderly individuals. Along Lin Yin Avenue and in the open areas designated as parks, similar cleanup and enforcement efforts had been carried out two years ago, accompanied by public education and awareness campaigns; however, the results had been limited. It is alleged that someone obtained a so‑called business license, but this qualification is incomplete; the parking spaces were not designated by the traffic police and have not been approved by the relevant authorities.

▲A vehicle parked in the non-motorized vehicle lane (Photo by Chen Xiaodong)

According to the Licheng police, At approximately 11:30 a.m. on the 12th, the Jiangnan Police Station received a report from Mr. Chen, a local resident, alleging that someone was illegally collecting parking fees in an open lot opposite Xintiandi City Plaza. Officers promptly responded, apprehended a suspect named Li, who is accused of unlawfully charging others for parking, and seized a parking‑fee receipt at the scene. At present, Li has been sentenced to 10 days of administrative detention for disrupting public order.

Relevant departments in Licheng District stated that this road has not yet been handed over. Moving forward, they will further strengthen traffic management and guide vehicles to park at Xintian City Plaza and nearby parking facilities.

[Effectiveness] Summons 8 people, 4 detained

The authorities have taken decisive action to address the illegal establishment of parking spaces and the arbitrary charging of parking fees. Yesterday, a reporter learned from relevant departments in Licheng District that this enforcement campaign has resulted in the investigation and handling of… 13 parking facilities suspected of charging unauthorized fees, Clearing unauthorized encroachments on public roads Six locations were inspected; one illegally installed parking sign was removed, five illegal wheel locks were dismantled, eight individuals were summoned in accordance with the law, and four were placed under administrative detention.