Heroes in disguise

15 July 2009

Parking attendants are accused of horrible things, they are often hated by the public in the UK and they have difficult jobs to do. Their job is to enforce the strict parking laws in the UK, which is no small feat. These men and women are essentially a form of law enforcement and should be taken seriously. Most motorists wouldn’t bat an eye at a parking attendant if they were not in violation of a parking law in some ways.

It is also good to note that not all is forever well in the land of parking attendants. Some, not all, do give the public reason to doubt them. And, ignorant as the general public is, they stick that label on every and all parking attendants that they see. However, parking attendants provide a vital and appreciated service, even if the public doesn’t realize it.

Keeping order

Many motorists are quick to jump on their soap boxes and start ranting and raving when a parking violator obstructs the traffic flow on the UK’s over congested roads. Traffic is so tight, travelling by car so difficult thanks to the many motorists and little road space. It is easy for an illegally parked car to cause a traffic jam because it is obstructing free traffic flow.

When a parking attendant tickets these cars passers by may be inclined to sympathise with the owner. However, the other motorists are just as happy that something is being done about the chaos that ensued after the car was parked illegally.

Parking attendants are little recognised heroes in disguise. They keep order on the roads, much like a comic superhero, however not many want to see it that way.

BPA

Member of the British Parking Association

REO

Member of the REC

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