‘Inconsiderate’: See how this Ford ute driver claimed four parking spaces at once!
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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?’
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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 
