Currently:
Working for either mechanic company, part of our responsibility is to reposes any illegibly parked / abandoned vehicles in line with the State of San Andreas Penal Code.
However performing this service doesn't provide any payment to the mechanic.
Currently, modifying, repairing and providing visual repairs (car wash) all allow the mechanic to earn a % of 'labor costs'.
However if patrolling and impounding vehicles, no payment is received.
Suggestion:
Provide a payment to the mechanic who impounds any vehicles (both secure and normal to avoid bias)
I'm not sure how much it should be, however in my opinion, I think it should be similar to the other payments.
Pros / Cons:
(P) - Mechanics would be more inclined to enforce improper parking
(P) - The city streets and highways would therefore be cleaner
(P) - Allows mechanics who predominantly do roadside services a chance to earn money when away from their shop duties (I played 8 hours tonight and earnt a little over 10k)
(P) - (OOC) Additional RP scenarios of owners coming back to their car before it's towed. I've experienced some excellent RP with people when towing.
(C) - If the payment is too high, the impound system may be abused / overworked.
(C) - More vehicles impounded which may cause problems for new players. (Especially those who are not aware of how to retrieve an impounded car)
Please let me know what you think. It's only a suggestion. Even if it never a paid option, I'll keep impounding vehicles and patrolling when not responding to requests as it's by far my favorite part of the job
Thanks for taking the time to read my suggestion.
Kind Regards,
Duncan Smith
