New Zealander paints his own parking restrictions in a protest against ‘gentrification’

Staff writer
A general view of double yellow lines as steps to help boost high street trading which could include a relaxation of double yellow line restrictions are being considered by the Government.
A general view of double yellow lines as steps to help boost high street trading which could include a relaxation of double yellow line restrictions are being considered by the Government.

An activist in New Zealand has been running a campaign against careless car parkers in his street – by painting unauthorised yellow lines on the Tarmac.

Russell Taylor said he had painted the markings to improve road safety and as a protest against what he sees as the gentrification of his neighbourhood.

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