Yes they are out to make money, cost me £150 when my car was towed and nearly didn't get it back the same day cause it was a sunday, very lucky i knew someone that worked for tow company .

Anyhow I'd been parking in this spot next to my gf's uni halls for a few weeks, no lines or dipped curb, only thing i hadn't noticed was the most obscure sign as you turn round a corner about half a mile away saying when the next football match was on and that only residents could park on that day. The road in question is about 3-4 cars wide! When I asked what the reason is behind this, they replied it was for emergency access! In other words is so they can send football hooligans packing by charging down the roads with all there riot vans and cavalry! because its not the only way into the area at all.

And now they've got those policing pledge adverts on the telly say they're gonna be all nice and cuddly and come talk to us! F*#K off!