I'm a Traffic Warden as it's a job, it pays the bills and will ultimately help pay for my unborn child. I'm not fussed how people look at me, generally people are fine with me, I'm the most relaxed TW you will ever come across, I've only had one person abuse me and that was due to a power-tripping TW booking him the day before, resulting in him running me over in a hugeee audi. Myself, the last thing I do is click "Print" on my computer, if I come across a vehicle which is parked illigaly then I'll stand by it, have a wonder round and pretend to tap away at the computer.. usually someone will notice me and come running out and then they go on their way. The same with expired tickets, we're supposed to give 11 minutes grace after.. but if that ticket has only just run out, theres not a chance I'm sticking around for 11 more minutes, when more then likely the owner will return, if I come back a few hours later then fuck yeah, they'll get booked as its unfair on others. Never had an issue with scoots or motorcycles, they get free parking everywhere around here.. My only issue is people that abuse disabled badges, that does my nut in.. But considering my ticket count of 17 and 0 complaints since I started compared to other TW's who have hundreds of tickets and countless complaints I consider myself quiet laid back
wow the company you work for must be very relaxed, dont they normally run sortta commision based? or atleast get rid if you dont get many tickets?
Relaxed? No, it's the most paranoid company I've ever worked for.. heck during the recent floods they demanded we went out and ticketed everyone affected etc, I said fuck that and fuck you, I'm going to lay sandbags and help as much as I can.. Nope, don't receive commission either, it's against the law.. they can try get rid of me, but I'll win them in court
Straight up,would rather commute 100 miles++ then get a job as a traffic warden. ., Then again have'nt got a sprog ready to pop into the world, but have a more than few miles under my belt as a retired City of London courier. ., so to be perfectly frank will probaly never work it into the old brainpan why do it as a job.mk.
?, We ain't nicking a thread are we?, thinking that the police used to do the parking issues alot before this CASH - COW came along. .
Oooh,you be bringing out the naughty!, Hows about printing up some thoroughly realistic tickets an u-tubing they're butts..........., Better yet - CLAMP them,set up a contact no., an have me on the other end of the line (with a stage 9 hangover!). .
oh man, i want to be on the other end of that phone number . well where were you parked disabled bay well its your own fault, thatll be 200 quid
You can listen....., Be throwing into the mix someat long the lines of....... notifacation you're vehicle has been designated to be removed an .
Believe it or not, I actually came across a fully marked up Traffic car in a Pay and Display bay and the Officer had purchased a ticket for £4.00! I was shocked, they're allowed to park for free
i used to get pulled over alot when i had just passed my test ... young guy (21) on a 125cc and no L plates telling the police you've pulled me for no reason i can ride without L plates lol ... usally ended up with the copper checking EVERYTHING on the bike ... TAX, insurance, lights, number plate, tire tread and so on all to end up with the officer saying "OK!" now when i get pulled over i sit on the bike to make sure its really a police (if its an unmarked car) and play it nice by turning off the ignition, stepping off the bike, removing my helmet and before i even say anything i hand over my plastic part of my licence lol i love pissing people off who are in a bad mood by acting extra cheery lol
They Should automatically show a warrant card., Love the 'they know you know they know - mental middle digit job' ha ha., .