XS1100 0 Posted June 10, 2011 Apparently, 10 days ago they laid off all their traffic wardens and wrapped up operations. Businesses and traders are up in arms about it. Apparently it's anarchy there, with people parking their cars all day in two hour bays, and fights among motorists breaking out due to the jams created by inconsiderately parked cars. The council acknowledge their grave error, and a Councillor said they would be re-instated. However, to re-instate the computer systems, set up a ticketing scheme, employ and train new staff, and overcoming legal issues, presumably surrounding those just made redundant, will cost in excess of £155,000 and take at least a year. The Police have refused to get involved, as parking is not a criminal matter, apparently! So anyone visiting Aberystwyth this year, park considerately, and not where you like, eh?http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2001603/Aberystwyth-town-traffic-wardens.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzukijax 0 Posted June 12, 2011 Not a criminal matter, but the police actually employ the traffic wardens and i bet they took the coffers off the parking tickets too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkember 0 Posted June 12, 2011 Its a very grey area. If a badly parked vehicle causes an obstruction which leads to an accident/injury then the law will be involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
