Driver slammed online for hogging four spots, including disabled bay, in Bunnings carpark
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Some say that a person's true character shines through in retail car parks. It's like a little world of its own, where you need some deep-down respect for your fellow humans and a sense of civic justice to co-exist harmoniously.
But you won't believe what happened recently at a Bunnings Warehouse in Perth. Apparently, one motorist tossed every rhyme, reason, rule, and protocol of parking etiquette right out the window.
Posted on the forum website Reddit, the photographic evidence was shocking. The driver had the audacity to spread their vehicle and trailer across not one, not two, but four whole parking spaces!
It gets even worse—one of those spaces they invaded was specially designated for disabled drivers. Unbelievable, right?
The user who posted the photo wrote in the caption, 'There was no disabled badge, and of course, there is plenty of trailer parking available at Bunnings.' He also explained that there were even closer parking bays available, but the driver didn't bother.
This sparked outrage amongst other members of the online community, with people expressing their disappointment and frustrations.
One user commented, 'Not content with being a colossal prick and taking up four spots, decides to go world-class and make one of those spots a disabled parking bay. Some f****** people.'
Another person called on the shopper to inform both Bunnings and the council in the hopes that this embarrassing incident would be followed by a $500 fine. 'Blocking the disabled bay gets extra selfish points,' they said.
When Bunnings was made aware of the photo, their Regional Operations Manager, Hayley Coulson, released a statement expressing the company's shock and disappointment.
'We were disappointed to learn a customer recently used a disability parking bay for their trailer outside our Innaloo store, which our team was unaware of at the time,' she said.
'These parking bays are incredibly important for the community, and we remind our customers that they're only reserved for people with a disability or mobility restrictions.'
She also encouraged Bunnings customers to always keep disability parking bays available for their intended use and to communicate regularly with their local stores about it.
'We're really focused on ensuring disability parking bays are always available for their intended use, and we do our best to communicate regularly with our stores to remind them that these bays are not to be compromised for any reason, at any time.'
It goes without saying that this kind of parking is totally unacceptable, and it is essential that we all follow basic parking etiquette. This is especially important for those who rely on disability parking bays to access public places safely.
Let this story serve as a reminder that a car park is a shared space, and we must do our best not to deprive others of the privilege, especially those who need it the most.
What do you think, folks? Have you ever witnessed or experienced a situation where parking spots were scarce because someone took more space than necessary? Let us know in the comments below!
But you won't believe what happened recently at a Bunnings Warehouse in Perth. Apparently, one motorist tossed every rhyme, reason, rule, and protocol of parking etiquette right out the window.
Posted on the forum website Reddit, the photographic evidence was shocking. The driver had the audacity to spread their vehicle and trailer across not one, not two, but four whole parking spaces!
It gets even worse—one of those spaces they invaded was specially designated for disabled drivers. Unbelievable, right?
The user who posted the photo wrote in the caption, 'There was no disabled badge, and of course, there is plenty of trailer parking available at Bunnings.' He also explained that there were even closer parking bays available, but the driver didn't bother.
This sparked outrage amongst other members of the online community, with people expressing their disappointment and frustrations.
One user commented, 'Not content with being a colossal prick and taking up four spots, decides to go world-class and make one of those spots a disabled parking bay. Some f****** people.'
Another person called on the shopper to inform both Bunnings and the council in the hopes that this embarrassing incident would be followed by a $500 fine. 'Blocking the disabled bay gets extra selfish points,' they said.
When Bunnings was made aware of the photo, their Regional Operations Manager, Hayley Coulson, released a statement expressing the company's shock and disappointment.
'We were disappointed to learn a customer recently used a disability parking bay for their trailer outside our Innaloo store, which our team was unaware of at the time,' she said.
'These parking bays are incredibly important for the community, and we remind our customers that they're only reserved for people with a disability or mobility restrictions.'
She also encouraged Bunnings customers to always keep disability parking bays available for their intended use and to communicate regularly with their local stores about it.
'We're really focused on ensuring disability parking bays are always available for their intended use, and we do our best to communicate regularly with our stores to remind them that these bays are not to be compromised for any reason, at any time.'
Key Takeaways
- A Perth motorist has been criticised over a selfish parking act at Bunnings, where they used a vehicle with a trailer to occupy four spaces, including one for disabled drivers.
- Public response to the incident was overwhelmingly negative, with people expressing shock and annoyance on the Reddit platform.
- Bunnings Regional Operations Manager Hayley Coulson expressed disappointment about the incident, emphasising the importance of maintaining the availability of disability parking bays.
- Despite the incident, the poster clarified that there are 'two car and trailer parking areas, one is always empty', indicating that the irresponsible parking was unnecessary.
It goes without saying that this kind of parking is totally unacceptable, and it is essential that we all follow basic parking etiquette. This is especially important for those who rely on disability parking bays to access public places safely.
Let this story serve as a reminder that a car park is a shared space, and we must do our best not to deprive others of the privilege, especially those who need it the most.
What do you think, folks? Have you ever witnessed or experienced a situation where parking spots were scarce because someone took more space than necessary? Let us know in the comments below!