Tradie shamed for parking across two disabled car spaces
A Queensland driver has been caught parking across two disabled bays – igniting a debate online whether he was in the wrong or not.
In a photo shared online on internet forum site Reddit on Sunday, a man can be seen seated in a silver Toyota ute as the vehicle straddles two disabled car spaces.
The user who uploaded the photo said the man used the space while he waited for his friends in the shops and moved when his friends returned.
The post ignited a debated online, with some uncertain whether the man did anything wrong.
Some online users defended the man saying that the parking lot was nearly empty and as the driver was in the car, he could move the vehicle if required.
“He may have been more willing to move if all the other disabled spots were taken and someone else needed one of his parks,” one person wrote.
They added: “Judging by the photo, things weren't very busy and his parking didn't seem to inconvenience anyone.”
But the Reddit user who had originally posted the photo replied that he had approached the man and asked him “politely to move” – and the man had refused.
“It's an offence to park there... You have no idea how frustrating it is when these spots are abused,” they wrote.
“I don't like dobbing either but in this case it's warranted based on his response when asked to move.”
Others on the forum were quick to agree.
“The availability of these spots can meant the difference between being able to go do what you have to, or return home. I s*** you not. They are vital to some,” one angry person wrote.
Another user added: “You're kidding right? This guy has a license and did tests and yet cannot be bothered to park his car within the lines.”
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