HC Deb 14 June 1965 vol 714 c38W
Sir J. Lucas

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that a considerable proportion of traffic meters periodically go wrong either by failing to register money inserted or by only registering a fraction of the time paid for; and whether he will amend the regulation so that putting a note to that effect and signing it will prevent the prosecution of the motorist in such circumstances.

Mr. Tom Fraser

The regulations require that parking meters be regularly tested. I do not consider that amendment on the lines suggested would be desirable. The best course, in his own and the general interest, for any motorist finding a faulty meter is to report it immediately to the nearest warden or police constable or to the local police station.