was a parking attendant for three years. I now work in the NHS.

The recent articles (The Argus, August 11) and letters about parking raise a lot of issues.

In any line of work there are people who are more zealous than others. Parking is no exception.

To suggest employees should be re-trained is fine but many drivers should re-take their theory test to refresh them on the meaning of road markings. If parking enforcement is taken “in house” – run directly by the council – I do not believe there would be any difference. I must point out that parking attendants are NOT paid commission. That’s a rumour which appears to have been deliberately circulated.

The law is quite clear on parking. Sadly a minority of motorists regard parking violations as irrelevant. Yellow lines are vital to keep traffic moving and for the safety of motorists and pedestrians. Sadly many people stop their cars on them.

Brighton and Hove has many narrow streets. Irresponsible parking causes blockages which at best are inconvenient and at worst prevent emergency services from fulfilling their duty with possibly serious results.

Permit parking is a necessity. Prior to its introduction many roads in this city were little more then car parks, for example Dyke Road Drive and the streets south of Queen’s Park where vehicles sometimes parked three deep. The residents welcomed parking controls.

Most residents of this city probably regard parking control as a necessity.

The growing numbers of cars means that in future, controls will have to be tightened. Brighton and Hove is very accessible by public transport. If people wish to attend Pride or other events surely this is a better option.

Richard J Szypulski Lavender Street Brighton