London is a very difficult city for motorists to park their vehicle in. Aside from the congestion charge and the lack of spaces generally, there are also a range of measures that the local councils use to patrol their boroughs for London parking violations.

Traffic Wardens

Instantly identifiable and somewhat universally disliked, Traffic Wardens are officially known as Parking Attendants (PAs) and enforce parking regulations on foot. When they find a vehicle they believe to be parked illegally, they will issue a parking ticket. This will either be fixed to the vehicle or handed to the driver if present. This is particularly likely to occur with parking in Central London; the busiest area in the country.

Fixed CCTV cameras

Some London parking and traffic infringements are enforced using fixed CCTV cameras. A parking ticket issued using a CCTV camera is sent by post to the person registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) as being the keeper of the vehicle. A CCTV-issued ticket will contain a photograph of the alleged infringement.

Mobile CCTV

Mobile CCTV units in cars are also frequently used to enforce parking and traffic regulations. These are mainly used in areas where traffic is congested and where public safety is a potential risk.

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