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Old 04-23-2008, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
Is this really the case? It is unthinkable in most European countries to have the law enforced by private companies. Even the companies that check on parking meters are part of the lower government.
NO here Pieter
Street parking meters and ticketing for illegal parking is private company.
Speed cameras are "partnerships" with Police, but in reality it's a private company.
Problem is the private companies give targets to their staff, so they can be over-zealous.. It's now VERY common to be given a fixed penalty fine of £30 4 mins after a parking ticket time !
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