'Headcams' for traffic wardens

Traffic wardens are to be given head-mounted video cameras as the latest hi-tech weapon in the war against illegal parking.



The size of a small cigar, the ''headcams'' will be strapped to wardens' helmets as they patrol Salford, Greater Manchester, from Monday.

NCP Services, which supplies parking attendants in the area, hopes the cameras will deter irate motorists from attacking and abusing staff.



Under extended powers, the wardens will also be able to hand out tickets for anti-social activities such as littering, fly-posting, graffiti and allowing dogs to foul the pavement.

A spokesman for NCP Services said the cameras, which cost £700 each, could be supplied to their wardens across the country. The footage will be downloaded daily and could be used in court, or to resolve disputes over tickets.