I’m a parking warden and I love issuing tickets – you’ll get zero sympathy

PARKING wardens rank as some of the most hated people in Britain, but that hasn’t stopped this one loving work.

We’ve spoken to a warden who actively enjoys giving tickets and has zero sympathy for drivers in the wrong.

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The Warden said: “I get dropped off in busy areas by my boss when my shift starts. We know where and when drivers park illegally – and yes we do target you.

“If I am on an early shift I’m dropped off in the school areas. We get so many complaints about parents and their rubbish parking that we have to patrol the areas. 

“We do target specific schools – so when complaints are phoned in the school goes on our target list.”

And don’t think coming up with excuses will get you anywhere with this warden.

They continued: “The lies people tell to get out of a fine are pretty shocking. 

“You get the sob stories all the time: “I’m running late!” or “I left something at home!”

Then there are those who even claim a relative has died.”

Even religious church-goers aren’t spared.

“Residents’ areas near places of worship on Sunday mornings are another hot spot for us. They might be God-fearing folk inside church, praying and singing, but outside their cars are all over the place.

“It’s the same with those who go to mosques – they park where they like too.”  

The job satisfaction extends beyond giving out tickets – even the work-life balance is good.

“Life as a traffic warden is sweet. I work 37.5 hours a week.

“Four years ago I found myself in a crap job working stupidly long hours earning silly money. That’s why I applied for a job with the local council.

“Contrary to what the public thinks, I am NOT incentivised to issue tickets. If I were I’d be a millionaire.”

But what about reversing a ticket when you return to find the warden stood next to your motor?

“People try and get out of a parking ticket. But once it is issued I cannot cancel it. 

“I’ve had people hand it back to me, I’ve had one stuck on my back, another ripped up in front of me. People get very angry because they’ve messed up and parked in the wrong place.” 

But you might be surprised by who gives the most grief to wardens while they go about their business.

“The worst offenders for illegal parking are men. That’s down to arrogance and laziness. When they get a ticket though, many take a, “it’s a fair cop, guv” attitude.

“The worst for abuse? It’s women – they can be bloody vicious.”