Parking ticket,, a first !

[Brads67]

Took number 2 grandsprog up to Edinburgh to get a cast on a broken thumb.
Took the motorbike as Edinburgh is stsville for parking but still couldn`t see a M/C bay. Parked on a single yellow and went for it.

Wee man got his broken thumb sorted out and I came out to a warden sticking the ticket on the bike. Shouted and explained the situation, whereby he ripped it up and stuck it in his pocket. Asked about my bike and wished the wee man well.

Was utterly dumbfounded that such a show of compassion and common sense existed in Edinburgh's warden workforce.

[Short Grain]

Brads67 said:

Took number 2 grandsprog up to Edinburgh to get a cast on a broken thumb.
Took the motorbike as Edinburgh is stsville for parking but still couldn`t see a M/C bay. Parked on a single yellow and went for it.

Wee man got his broken thumb sorted out and I came out to a warden sticking the ticket on the bike. Shouted and explained the situation, whereby he ripped it up and stuck it in his pocket. Asked about my bike and wished the wee man well.

Was utterly dumbfounded that such a show of compassion and common sense existed in Edinburgh's warden workforce.

Not what I expected from the title! Top Marks to him!

[Plastic chicken]

After more than 20 years delivering in Edinburgh with an 18-tonner, I was only ticketed twice. The first was issued by a Polish gentleman keen to impress his new employers, and the second I thoroughly deserved!
Despite their reputation, they were generally fair & allowed me to do my job. I was always pleased to see them near my delivery point because all the illegally-parked cars would clear off & allow me access.

[zarjaz1991]

Brads67 said:

Took number 2 grandsprog up to Edinburgh to get a cast on a broken thumb.
Took the motorbike as Edinburgh is stsville for parking but still couldn`t see a M/C bay. Parked on a single yellow and went for it.

Wee man got his broken thumb sorted out and I came out to a warden sticking the ticket on the bike. Shouted and explained the situation, whereby he ripped it up and stuck it in his pocket. Asked about my bike and wished the wee man well.

Was utterly dumbfounded that such a show of compassion and common sense existed in Edinburgh's warden workforce.

This person will soon be sacked. They are clearly not up to the job and don't meet the required standards for a parking enforcement officer (not allowed to call them 'wardens' now you know).

[Chainsaw Rebuild]

zarjaz1991 said:

This person will soon be sacked. They are clearly not up to the job and don't meet the required standards for a parking enforcement officer (not allowed to call them 'wardens' now you know).

There is no way I'm going to refer to a traffic warden, aka someone who couldn't get a real job, as an Officer. That's a term of respect reserved for members for the forces and to a slightly lesser extent police.

[mgtony]

Once the ticket has been printed, the warden can't cancel it. You will now get a 'notice to keeper' for what will look like ignoring the initial ticket.


Maybe

[MacW]

I worked in Edinburgh about 20 years ago and whilst it could be a pain to park I always found the ticketing wombles a very useful resource as they usually knew where the nearest available parking space was when asked. They tended to be a fairly cheery bunch too.

[The Rookie]

Chainsaw Rebuild said:

zarjaz1991 said:

This person will soon be sacked. They are clearly not up to the job and don't meet the required standards for a parking enforcement officer (not allowed to call them 'wardens' now you know).

There is no way I'm going to refer to a traffic warden, aka someone who couldn't get a real job, as an Officer. That's a term of respect reserved for members for the forces and to a slightly lesser extent police.

Would you like a CEO to be given the responsibilities and rights a Traffic Warden would have then? I wouldn't!