Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

 

[Catherines]

Most definitely could have parked in one bay, perhaps the rear would have overlapped the bay at back but width-wise could definitely have been able to fit comfortably in just one bay.

 

[Kelpie]

Some of these large vehicles, like the Toyota Landcruiser for example, are considered to be a recreational vehicle. As such, these oversized vehicles really shouldn't be on our roads unless heading off to some recreational location. I am very confident if l said 99% of all large vehicle owners they ALSO have a smaller/standard sized vehicle at their availability.
I once asked a woman why she thought she needed such a large vehicle. Her response was to pick up children from school (I responded that a smaller vehicle could do the same thing). She said that she needed it either to tow a boat or caravan (I told her that medium sized cars can do exactly the same thing). She was not happy with me. The way she got on her high horse, defending the ownership of her large vehicle baffled me. When you think about it, it is not like you are towing a caravan or boat every day of the week (more than likely just long weekends or school holiday) nor do you require such a large vehicle every day of the week when picking up children from school.
I am not saying you should not own any oversized large vehicle but perhaps just need to consider the majority of people that have small to medium sized cars when on the roads or parking.

What World do you actually live in.?
I wonder.

 

[Kelpie]

Parking spaces today are small. At our shopping centre lately I have parked and come back to a huge vehicle parked next to me on each side of my car and have not been able to open the doors on either side of the car. I have to wait for the owner of the car next to me to return, with all apologies with "I did not realise I blocked your access to your car. I have come to the conclusion that it is all about 'them' - lack of awareness or care for others. People need to consider if their actions affect someone else. It would be a better world, but we are in the world that it is "all about me", I am turning into a grumpy old man.

Well, if it is/was too tight for you to get in your car without damaging it, how do they get out of their car.??????
But I do agree with you that today the developers with the local Councl approval, are building car spaces too small to cater for their customers. The more car spaces they show they have put in, the happier the Local Council. Bugger the costomers with their cars.

 

[Kelpie]

I've read a lot of the replies to this post and all I can say is that we are lucky to be living in Australia where we have our freedoms granted to us. The house you live in is your choice and so is the car you choose to own and drive. For people to pee and moan about the what so and so owns just shows the high degree of "entitlement" people have. I'm sure they would be similarly upset if someone said they shouldn't have this or that. Each to his own. BUT, we should always exercise respect, courtesy and responsibility. PS, I drive a Nissan Patrol station wagon ... yes it's big but I always make sure I take no more parking space than is allowed me.

And the same here. I drive a Prado or a Landcruiser and I have driven these model car for as long as I can remember.
If I see that the parking is too small or too narrow I simply will not park there and look elsewhere.

 

[Tygie]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

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The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Well played amigo! (I was being sarcastic) Maybe he/she should learn to park.
Plus don't blame the car, Least it was a Ford - a far superior car than the rest!
Here's another idea the cars are outgrowing the car park space sizes. Some of them these days you park in the space and it only fits in the lines, this is what happens when you want more space than a sardine can and shopping centres cut space sizes to squeeze in more cars.

 

[Kelpie]

Well played amigo! (I was being sarcastic) Maybe he/she should learn to park.
Plus don't blame the car, Least it was a Ford - a far superior car than the rest!
Here's another idea the cars are outgrowing the car park space sizes. Some of them these days you park in the space and it only fits in the lines, this is what happens when you want more space than a sardine can and shopping centres cut space sizes to squeeze in more cars.

So true.

 

[Observer]

What World do you actually live in.?
I wonder.

Try not to wonder. You'll give yourself a headache

 

[Rob44]

Ho hum. Anthropogenic Global warming, anyone?

 

[Sylvsptr]

I too drive a bigger car, and what annoys me is people with little cars that cant park in 1 car spot! Like someone said small cars parking in two spots especially in the city.
Everyone has a choice as to what they drive. I dont drive a small car as I dont feel safe. Stop judging people!
This is a free country and if you want to build a 40sqr house and I only have a 20sqr house so be it!
So if I have a big car and you have a small car its our choice. Yes some people are inconsiderate, but dont label everyone who drives a big car!

 

[Robbo3006]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

4 spots, four tickets.

 

[Shane/#]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Large vehicles have been around for a long time the Ford F100 back in the 70's or before so nothing new car spaces have got smaller as councils and supermarkets prioritises so many car parks with all these Japanese buzz boxes getting around that's what they a commadate for I'll keep my Nissan Patrol for eze of looking forward in traffic etc and ever seen a buzz box after hitting a kangaroo not much left of the car and owner's and passengers usually injured at least the larger vehicle's aren't as damaged and can drive away as for RAMS etc that's their business as for the way the vehicle is parked if a parking inspector was at hand I would think the car would endure a few fines

 

[anouch]

So they have taken up a couple of parking spaces…get over it, stop whining, drive past and find another park.
Surely there are more important things in life to worry about than who has taken up extra parking spaces…so very trivial!!
Yes we have one of these vehicles and car parking spaces are not large enough, no I have never done this, but it has planted a seed for future reference….ha ha ha

bit hard when you come out from the centre and not having had any vehicles either side of you to find yourself in a pickle with one on either side and at least one not parked properly ,, ,,,people are not whining they are telling facts,,

 

[Hrynpa]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

I have seen some of the comments here and agree some what, however if I have my 1971 Holden Torana parked like that after spending a small fortune to do a ground up restoration would I get the same comments ?

 

[samtumino]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

View attachment 22413

A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Every time (often) I get a survey to fill in from my local shopping centre, I point out that as they (Shopping Centres) allocate parking areas for Disabled, Seniors, Pregnant Women, People With Strollers, Etc., they should also allocate a Parking Area for these "Trucks" away from the normal cars parking area. LET US BE FAIR WITH OURSELVES, WE DON'T NEED A "TRUCK" TO GO AND BUY A BOTTLE OF MILK AND A LOAF OF BREAD!!! PS: I don't get too many surveys from them any more; sometimes I wonder why....

 

[Ian Crane-Luff]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

The guilty parties here are the property developers and local councils, the council planners dictate how many parking spots are mandatory with the development, the developer wants to use the minimal space for parking resulting in reducing each spot to the minimum regardless of current vehicle size. maybe Australian Standards should dictate the size of park allowed.

 

[Kelpie]

I too drive a bigger car, and what annoys me is people with little cars that cant park in 1 car spot! Like someone said small cars parking in two spots especially in the city.
Everyone has a choice as to what they drive. I dont drive a small car as I dont feel safe. Stop judging people!
This is a free country and if you want to build a 40sqr house and I only have a 20sqr house so be it!
So if I have a big car and you have a small car its our choice. Yes some people are inconsiderate, but dont label everyone who drives a big car!

Well said mate. Like you I feel safer when driving a big car. I was driving back from the Coonamble races (A long way from where I live) and about 10 kms from home around a bend there was a bunch of kangaroos right in front of me. Luckily I was driving the big Toyota with a strong bullbar and no one got hurt (Barring a few kangaroos though) but big damage to the front of the car mainly the bullbar and one part of the mudguard. I hate to think what would have happened to me and my wife if I was in a small car.
There are horses for courses and many posters here should realaise that before criticizing others.

 

[Kelpie]

I have seen some of the comments here and agree some what, however if I have my 1971 Holden Torana parked like that after spending a small fortune to do a ground up restoration would I get the same comments ?

Perhaps a fine. Who knows.!
But the first thing I wold say to mysef would be......How the heel did he/she got a licence. It must have been the free giveaway licence day.
Hahahaha

 

[Kelpie]

The guilty parties here are the property developers and local councils, the council planners dictate how many parking spots are mandatory with the development, the developer wants to use the minimal space for parking resulting in reducing each spot to the minimum regardless of current vehicle size. maybe Australian Standards should dictate the size of park allowed.

I agree with you 100%.