Traffic Wardens back plan to extend their powers

Traffic wardens have heard the Government would like them to start nicking us for more than just parking offences… and, oddly enough, their union loves the idea.

If the Government presses ahead, the pavement parking pariahs will get the power to nick us for having a small number pate, a dark visor, a race can… and even for speeding.

Liberal Democrat MP and Suzuki GS1000 rider Lembit Opik said: ” It’s unbelievable. It’s turning traffic wardens into a pavement militia. ”

The move coincides with Metropolitan Police plans to slash the number of traffic officers in its area from 400 to 150, despite a rise in road deaths by 30 per cent in the last 12 months. The force says it is turning its focus to dealing with more violent crimes.

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