A traffic warden used a tape measure to issue parking tickets at 3am.
A shocked onlooker spotted him using it to see how far a car was from the curb.
The uniformed man was standing next to the silver Honda Jazz when he was approached.
It happened in the early hours of the morning of last Friday (4 Apr).
This particular vehicle was parked quite far from the pavement which could have been a potential hazard to passing cars.
He was heard saying it ‘50cm’ away from the curb.
The law states that any further than 50cm is illegal.
The shocked onlooker in Northampton said: “At this time, it’s 3am boss and you’re giving a ticket.
“How can you do that boss, are you not meant to be sleeping.
“The money doesn’t stop eh.”
Local Chris Weatherby said: “You need to book a holiday to get that far from the curb.”
Lee said: “100% deserves the ticket, who parks like that.”
Another added: “They only work 9 to 5, this is pure love of the game.”
One other said: “Overtime dedication, give that man a promotion.”
One added: “I mean who parks like that.”
West Northamptonshire Council have been approached for a comment.
The Highways Code specifies that to prevent your car protruding too far into a road and creating a hazard for other road users, it is actually a legal requirement to park your vehicle no more than 50cm away from the pavement.
The Highway Code states: “You must not leave your vehicle or trailer in a dangerous position or where it causes any unnecessary obstruction of the road.”
This can apply to vehicles that aren’t parked closely enough to the kerb, or within 50cm to be precise
