It is fair to say that parking professionals do not have the best reputation with the public - wherever you may be in the world.
While this negative perception is often undeserved, it doesn't change the fact that many people see civil enforcement officers and their colleagues as jobsworths who are simply out to take motorists' money, rather than civil servants who work to ensure parking regulations are adhered to for the good of the community.
Over in Denmark, action has recently been taken to try and improve the reputation of the country's parking professionals. In Copenhagen, a pilot project means traffic wardens will now be required to take on additional duties as tourist guides, as well as keeping the capital city's parking in order.
