Devonport shopkeepers have turned to bicycles to promote their stores after a council push to cut down on signboards cluttering up the footpath. The concern is that having several signs outside a group of shops compromises safety for pedestrians and vehicles. Devonport Chocolates is one of the shops which now has branded bicycles parked outside. "I realised that you can have a company vehicle parked outside. Auckland Council said the bylaw was created to address public access and safety issues.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2017 16:02 UTC