Traffic wardens are an easy target, hated by many motorists. They are the butt of many a joke and are often physically attacked by angry drivers. Traffic Wardens in South Yorkshire have even taken martial arts classes to protect themselves. I agree when traffic wardens behave like 'jobs worths' they are easy to deride and hard to defend, but what about the good they do?
If a sign clearly says 'No Parking', then I have to assume it is there for a reason. If a driver chooses to ignore this, believing they are above the law - then they deserve to be fined.
I live on a busy city centre road which needs to be clear at all times to allow traffic to move. Some motorist fail to recognise this and park up and obstruct other cars. The wardens can and do keep traffic moving.
The problems comes when a warden provides a ticket when your meter ran out 2 minutes previously or when your car is an inch outside a white line. Then I join everyone else and despise them.
Author: Carmony.co.uk
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