[LINK] Hidden device in parking bays

[Gordon Keith]

On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:12, Paul McGowan wrote:
> Having read the article, it occurred to me that the same devices
> could be used to make the council into heroes _and_ fix the traffic
> problem by erecting signs advising motorists that they can be warned
> when the time was nearly up by sending an SMS to a particular number.

Unfortunately SMS is not guaranteed to be delivered in a reasonable time 
frame.

Who bears the cost if the SMS takes 4 hours to get from the council machine to 
the motorist?

It wouldn't take many late SMS's with fines to make the motorist unhappy. 
Council isn't going to forego revenue because the motorist claims they didn't 
get the message.
Teleco don't guarantee SMS delivery.

Nice idea, but would it work?

Regards
Gordon