The role of traffic wardens could be key in ensuring the roads of many towns and cities are kept safe for a variety of other users.
Sustrans, a cycling charity, has revealed it is concerned about plans in Scotland to review the number of traffic wardens patrolling the streets.
Police Scotland has announced it will analyse the future of parking professionals in the country, but the news has largely slipped under the radar as the headlines have instead been about other plans to review the opening times of police stations and potentially close as many as 80 bases.
The possible loss of traffic wardens highlights the concerns many people have about parking in Scotland and could heighten problems caused by people who selfishly park motor vehicle in inappropriate locations.
Effective parking management is so important as it allows public transport services to move freely and gives people the opportunity to easily access local shops. Local authorities should be able to prevent dangerous incidents from occurring if they are on top of the issue.
Sustrans has reiterated its support for Living Streets Scotland, with the two organisations hoping to ensure the Responsible Parking Bill is tailored in a way that makes it possible for councils to take action against all those who park inconsiderately.
The good news for those councils who are relatively small and unable to afford their own parking enforcement schemes is that Sustrans believes there is anecdotal evidence to suggest larger authorities are ready to offer their skills and services.
This could provide the only affordable way for smaller councils to effectively manage the parking situation in their area and avoid a free-for-all.
According to the charity, it is now down to local authorities all over the UK to do their bit for the roads by enforcing parking restrictions, whether this is by employing their own staff to do so or through a private company.
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