Article: Traffic chaos looming Councillors have condemned the 'black hole' which could face South Hams towns and villages in less than six months as police pull out of the traffic warden business.

Councillors have condemned the 'black hole' which could face South Hams towns and villages in less than six months as police pull out of the traffic warden business.

No-one is ready to take over the job and there are fears of 'complete chaos' across the district.

The police aim to hand over the job of enforcing parking offences by the end of March, but a coalition of Devon County Council and South Hams, Teignbridge and West Devon councils will not be ready to step in and take over the job until at least May next year.

That means towns and villages could be months without anyone on the streets to enforce the yellow line laws.

"There is a possibility of complete chaos here from the outset. ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!