Fed up with ‘selfish’ parkers? Driver swears by this sneaky act!
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Parking in major cities can be a nightmare, with every driver vying for a spot to safely leave their car while they go about their day.
But what happens when a few 'selfish' parkers take up more space than necessary, leaving others to circle the block in frustration?
One driver, fed up with this all-too-common scenario, has come up with a sneaky yet effective solution that's turning heads and making waves.
Matt de Boer, a former AFL player, found himself 'infuriated' by the parking habits of his neighbours in Sydney.
With a clear vision of how four cars could fit comfortably in front of his house, yet consistently seeing only three due to poor parking, Matt decided it was time for action.
‘So in Sydney, you know what it's like to get a parking spot sometimes,' he said in a video.
'And right out the front of our house, there was clearly room for four cars, you can tell to the eye there's room for four, but with the way people park, there was always three.’
'And I was like, selfish parking, it infuriated me because I'd come home and not be able to park out front. I had to try around the corner or it ended up being a fair walk.'
Rather than leaving passive-aggressive notes or engaging in confrontations, he opted for a more creative and constructive approach.
'So I went and bought fluorescent masking tape, and Rach is just like, "What are you doing?",’ Matt said.
Matt waited until the cover of darkness to measure and mark out four distinct parking bays along the street.
He measured the parking bays by marking each spot with fluorescent tape. And it worked!
'Sure enough, I come back the next day, and there's three cars parked beautifully in their spots, and I took the fourth one,' he said.
'People are hungry to be led, mate, you just need to show them sometimes.'
This ingenious tactic has garnered praise from fellow Aussies, who have long lamented the lack of clear parking guidelines on city streets.
‘Absolute genius. I've said this for years now that councils should put lines down for all car spots on every street. This is why big car parks work because there are dedicated parking spots,’ one said.
Councils across Australia are beginning to take note, investigating ways to manage the parking of super-sized vehicles more effectively.
This could mean higher parking fees for larger cars or even dedicated spaces to accommodate their size without inconveniencing other drivers.
The conversation around parking doesn't stop at tape and good intentions, though.
In a previous story, another ‘selfish’ act was spotted by Aussies after a vehicle left inadequate space for others to park.
One Aussie filmed this and shared online as the driver failed to utilise the available space near a yellow line.
You can watch Matt de Boer’s video below:
Credit: @dylandfriends / TikTok
Have you encountered similar parking woes in your area? What creative solutions have you seen or used to combat selfish parking? Share your stories and thoughts in the comments below!
But what happens when a few 'selfish' parkers take up more space than necessary, leaving others to circle the block in frustration?
One driver, fed up with this all-too-common scenario, has come up with a sneaky yet effective solution that's turning heads and making waves.
Matt de Boer, a former AFL player, found himself 'infuriated' by the parking habits of his neighbours in Sydney.
With a clear vision of how four cars could fit comfortably in front of his house, yet consistently seeing only three due to poor parking, Matt decided it was time for action.
Matt de Boer got fed up with ‘selfish’ parkers, and he made a solution to stop it. Credit: Freepik
‘So in Sydney, you know what it's like to get a parking spot sometimes,' he said in a video.
'And right out the front of our house, there was clearly room for four cars, you can tell to the eye there's room for four, but with the way people park, there was always three.’
'And I was like, selfish parking, it infuriated me because I'd come home and not be able to park out front. I had to try around the corner or it ended up being a fair walk.'
Rather than leaving passive-aggressive notes or engaging in confrontations, he opted for a more creative and constructive approach.
'So I went and bought fluorescent masking tape, and Rach is just like, "What are you doing?",’ Matt said.
Matt waited until the cover of darkness to measure and mark out four distinct parking bays along the street.
He measured the parking bays by marking each spot with fluorescent tape. And it worked!
'Sure enough, I come back the next day, and there's three cars parked beautifully in their spots, and I took the fourth one,' he said.
'People are hungry to be led, mate, you just need to show them sometimes.'
This ingenious tactic has garnered praise from fellow Aussies, who have long lamented the lack of clear parking guidelines on city streets.
‘Absolute genius. I've said this for years now that councils should put lines down for all car spots on every street. This is why big car parks work because there are dedicated parking spots,’ one said.
Councils across Australia are beginning to take note, investigating ways to manage the parking of super-sized vehicles more effectively.
This could mean higher parking fees for larger cars or even dedicated spaces to accommodate their size without inconveniencing other drivers.
The conversation around parking doesn't stop at tape and good intentions, though.
In a previous story, another ‘selfish’ act was spotted by Aussies after a vehicle left inadequate space for others to park.
One Aussie filmed this and shared online as the driver failed to utilise the available space near a yellow line.
You can watch Matt de Boer’s video below:
Credit: @dylandfriends / TikTok
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