A traffic warden slapped a ticket on a police car after he found it parked in a disabled bay during a non-emergency call.

A video showed people gathering around to witness the penalty being issued in Brentwood, Essex, on Tuesday, and they all seemed to be delighted.

Some of the onlookers even asked the traffic warden if it was a joke because they probably thought police cars couldn’t be fined.






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The police car was parked in a disabled bay (Picture: Facebook)

Mario Slimani, who posted the clip on his Facebook page, wrote: ‘On my way to the gym Brentwood.

‘This has made my day.’

He was also heard laughing as he filmed the incident on his smartphone.



An Essex Police spokesperson said the officers had been making enquiries when they pulled over in the disabled bay but admitted they should not have been there.

They said: ‘An officer was parked in a restricted bay on Brentwood High Street for a few minutes on Tuesday, November 6.

‘The driver of the car was making enquiries related to an ongoing investigation, but we recognise that this was not an emergency situation.’

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The traffic warden issues the fine (Picture: Facebook)

They added: ‘Our officers always try to park in places where they can easily respond if called to emergencies.

‘However, we acknowledge that on this occasion the parking was inconsiderate and the officer involved has been given words of advice.’

The police officers had initially received support from Facebook users after the video was uploaded, with many suggesting the traffic warden was being a ‘jobsworth’ and was on a ‘power trip’.

But it did turn out he was doing his job correctly.

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