Ext User(tipsy@beerlover.com)
19-08-2006, 03:13 AM
On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:52:31 +1000, "Trevor Wilson" <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> wrote:
> Noddy complaining about parking illegally, reminded me of an experience I
> had several years ago. I was parked outside my local bank. According to my
> watch, I returned to my car at 3:25PM, beating the Clearway by 5 minutes. I
> noted a bitch parking copper writing me a ticket. I exchanged words with
> her, suggsting that her watch could use some repair work. She replied that I
> was wrong and she was right, so tough luck. I duly snatched the ticket,
> jumped into my car and drove 300 Metres to local cop shop. I walked in and
> asked the Sergeant what the time was. He looked over his shoulder and
> replied that it was 3:28 PM. "Good." I said. " There's my car, out the
> front. Do something about this infringement and either hand out watches to
> the parking coppers or ask them to be a little bit sensible." At which
> point, he ripped up the ticket and apologised.
>
> Just for the record: I am firmly of the belief that parking in a Clearway
> should be a criminal offence. In Sydney anyway.
Parking Officers are employed by the local council rather than Police these days, are they not?
> Noddy complaining about parking illegally, reminded me of an experience I
> had several years ago. I was parked outside my local bank. According to my
> watch, I returned to my car at 3:25PM, beating the Clearway by 5 minutes. I
> noted a bitch parking copper writing me a ticket. I exchanged words with
> her, suggsting that her watch could use some repair work. She replied that I
> was wrong and she was right, so tough luck. I duly snatched the ticket,
> jumped into my car and drove 300 Metres to local cop shop. I walked in and
> asked the Sergeant what the time was. He looked over his shoulder and
> replied that it was 3:28 PM. "Good." I said. " There's my car, out the
> front. Do something about this infringement and either hand out watches to
> the parking coppers or ask them to be a little bit sensible." At which
> point, he ripped up the ticket and apologised.
>
> Just for the record: I am firmly of the belief that parking in a Clearway
> should be a criminal offence. In Sydney anyway.
Parking Officers are employed by the local council rather than Police these days, are they not?