In addition, 160 traffic wardens are being moved into central London on security patrols.

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Traffic wardens with cameras are looking out for people who stop in Keep Clear zones or on double yellow lines.

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It added it was also concerned that offensive stickers and posters had recently gone up about the town, criticising traffic wardens.

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Mr Blunkett also gave details of his plans for an extended "police family" which will include traffic wardens and security staff.

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Traffic wardens back on patrol in Ceredigion after a year's absence issued more than 250 tickets to motorists in their first week.

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After one warning, he said he was confronted by two traffic wardens.

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At the moment all the district councils operate their own teams of traffic wardens and have their own separate computer and collection systems.

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The Sunday Times, which says it has seen leaked Home Office documents, reports that the consultative group is considering the benefits of extending the powers of traffic wardens.

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