The alleged assault of an 87-year-old traffic warden by an 18-year-old at Rossmoyne Primary School highlights a key reason behind the traffic guard shortage.

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City of Armadale Mayor Ruth Butterfield told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that several factors contribute to the scarcity, including high-traffic and high-speed roads, abusive drivers, a full-year commitment, and minimal weekly hours.

“I think $33 an hour is not bad money it’s just that there’s such a small amount of hours,” she said.

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