Exploding parking meters

Sussex Crimestoppers - Exploding parking meter campaignSussex Crimestoppers was responsible for drawing together a range of partners to tackle the recent series of damage to parking meters in Lewes amounting to £350,000.

It was only a matter of time before someone was seriously injured by flying shrapnel as a consequence of explosions, and we are pleased to note that as a consequence of our partnership work, the problem has largely been eradicated.

Sussex Crimestoppers - Exploding parking meter campaignThe partnership includes:

  • Sussex Crimestoppers
  • Sussex Police
  • Lewes D.C.
  • East Sussex C.C.
  • N.C.P.
  • Neighbourhood Watch
  • The parking machine manufacturers
  • East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services

Read about the success we've had in tackling exploding parking meters in Sussex.

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