Double standards in law enforcement

One is right to complain that prices are not always displayed (Many Outlets Failing To Display Prices, July 16) and that enforcement is next to non-existent. It seems that those responsible for law and order take a pick and choose attitude.

At least in one instance, three police officers were on duty at Savina Square in Victoria to book unaware motorists who proceeded one-way up Luigi Vella Street, entering the square after 9.30 p.m.

This enforcement action was taken following the installation of a new sign closing the street to traffic following the opening of an establishment in this street, with words so small and street light so dim that a careful motorist at this crossroad would easily be excused from being aware of this change.

Perhaps some less busy local tribunal employees could compile a list of how many people from Kerċem and elsewhere were caught unawares and booked in this lucrative fining trap.

Yet, in more than 12 years I have never caught sight of any police going around shops and booking retailers for failing to display prices smack in the centre of Victoria.