PARKING METERS, EDINBURGH
Drivers get used to Edinburgh’s new parking meters in George Street and Queen Street, as others retreat to the narrow lanes nearby. (clip)
Please read Understanding catalogue records for help interpreting this information and Using footage for more information about accessing this film.
Title: PARKING METERS, EDINBURGH
Reference number: 5398
Date: 1962c
Production company: [ Templar Film Studios]
Sound: mute
Original format: 16mm
Colour: bw
Fiction: non-fiction
Running time: 2.40 mins
Description:
The first operation of new parking meters on the streets of Edinburgh.
See also ref. 5397
Shotlist: shot of completely empty parking spaces; c/u new parking sign; man using a new "Venner" parking meter; progressing to busy use of new meters and traffic wardens patrolling parking areas, including Thistle Street; lady using the new machine as her children look on; c/u End of Zone sign; (2.11) a man returns to his car, only to discover he has a parking ticket (2.40)