More importantly, we should give pedlars legitimate status and preferential policies, freeing them from the constant fear of being caught and driven away. (China Daily 02/13/2009 page8) ...

Some pedlars last weekend had squeaky toys rolling around the street near to their trolleys which never seemed to move, and a woman was hand-pumping up balloons which were being sold for £1 each.

Pedlars - people who trade on the move - could face regulation by local authorities and instant fines if they flout the rules. Under government plans, pedlars could be licensed by local authorities ...

Pedlars are defined as travelling vendors who sell clothes, food and novelty items. Some knock on doors in an attempt to sell their wares, while others set up temporary stalls on in the road.

Pedlars with a licence are allowed to move through an area but break the law when they stop and set up in a street. One of the traders, who would only give her name as Long, said: "We work very ...

Pedlars' fears over law change There are an estimated 4,000 so-called pedlars, or street salesmen and women, working in England and Wales.

By Mirror.co.uk 00:00, 4 Aug 2008 Updated06:34, 3 Feb 2012 ...

Pedlars with a licence are allowed to move through an area but break the law when they stop and set up in a street. One of the traders, who would only give her name as Long, said: "We work very ...