There's an unspoken rule when it comes to parking, whether you're a novice driver or have been on the road for as long as you can remember—one car, one parking space.

But there are occasionally those who bend or break the rules, forcing the rest of us into tricky situations or long walks from far-off parking spaces. One such instance recently shocked shoppers at a Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth.

An unidentified Jeep driver caused quite a stir when they parked their vehicle across four car spaces.

And neither their fellow Bunnings shoppers nor the wider public took this apparent disregard for parking etiquette lightly.

A Jeep driver faced the wrath of enraged Bunnings shoppers who expressed their anger through a series of harshly-worded notes after witnessing the driver's act of parking across four spaces. Source: Facebook

This act of vehicular vanity didn't just raise eyebrows—it sparked a firestorm of criticism and a saga of scathing notes posted on the Jeep’s windscreen.

The fury of Bunnings shoppers couldn't help but overflow into these messages.

In a colourful display of Aussie straight-talking, one irate shopper scribbled on scrap paper: 'You are a f******! S*** car.' Their feelings towards the driver's reckless parking were as clear as day.

To clarify their point, an infuriated shopper utilised a child's notepad adorned with a cartoon depicting children stacking alphabet blocks. Source: Facebook

Another creatively used a note featuring a scene of youngsters stacking alphabet blocks.

The note read: 'Congratulations! You park like a f******. Back to school for you.'

What amused many was that one note was, in fact, pre-printed.

This spawned a wave of intrigue and led to calls for a stash of these notes available for anyone caught in similar circumstances.

One wrote, 'We all need a stash of those cards in our cars.'

There was speculation the Jeep's owner might have staged the parking spectacle to prevent damage to their vehicle.

However, opinions differed on how best to retaliate— some suggested pranking the driver by leaving a note saying the car was scratched. In contrast, others thought surrounding the vehicle with shopping trolleys would drive the message home.

One said, 'The best note to leave is "Sorry I accidentally scratched your car. You probably won't even notice it!” Of course, you haven't done anything. They won't care about being shamed, but they will care about something happening to their precious, precious car that needs four spots to avoid being damaged.’

Per the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple parking spaces if their vehicle is too large to fit within a single standard parking spot.

The document reads, 'A person must not stop or park a vehicle in a parking facility other than wholly within a parking bay or metered space if the parking facility has parking bays or metered spaces.’

‘If a vehicle is too long or too wide to fit completely within a single metered bay then the person parking the vehicle must do so within the minimum number of metered bays needed to park that vehicle.'

Key Takeaways

• A Jeep driver at Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth, received backlash for parking across four spaces.
• Displeased shoppers left several notes on the Jeep's windscreen criticising the driver's parking behaviour.
• Online discussions stirred about the printed angry note, some even suggesting that pre-prepared notes should be kept in cars for such occasions.
• According to the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple car parks if their vehicle is too big to fit in one standard parking spot.

Members, what are your thoughts on the story of the Jeep owner who parked across four spaces at Bunnings, sparking a flurry of strong-worded notes?

Have you ever encountered similar parking situations or witnessed public shaming for parking misconduct? Share your opinions and experiences on this topic.

 

[Jest]

there is always a smart arse about. what a shame 4 cars did not park so he could not get out.

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

A Bunnings trolley zip-tied to each side of the vehicle should make the parker think twice.

 

[MotherGoose]

I would have been tempted to park in one of those bays (whichever had the most space) and parked as close to him/her as possible.

P.S. Quoting the City of Perth by-laws is irrelevant because Balcatta is in the City of Stirling. Bylaws, and fines, can vary from city to city.

 

[mummygoth]

I'm planning on printing "Kellogs want your licence back. For further information
# Learn to "effing" park!" Effing will be spelt correctly.

 

[FrankS]

I've found that the entitled PRATT coming back to find 4 FLAT tyres is an excellent remedy.
Why do you blank out the number plate ? Shame the entitled Pratt for all his friends and neighbours to see !!!

 

[MotherGoose]

If only it was this easy all the time...

 

[Ringdragon]

There's an unspoken rule when it comes to parking, whether you're a novice driver or have been on the road for as long as you can remember—one car, one parking space.

But there are occasionally those who bend or break the rules, forcing the rest of us into tricky situations or long walks from far-off parking spaces. One such instance recently shocked shoppers at a Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth.

An unidentified Jeep driver caused quite a stir when they parked their vehicle across four car spaces.

And neither their fellow Bunnings shoppers nor the wider public took this apparent disregard for parking etiquette lightly.

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A Jeep driver faced the wrath of enraged Bunnings shoppers who expressed their anger through a series of harshly-worded notes after witnessing the driver's act of parking across four spaces. Source: Facebook

This act of vehicular vanity didn't just raise eyebrows—it sparked a firestorm of criticism and a saga of scathing notes posted on the Jeep’s windscreen.

The fury of Bunnings shoppers couldn't help but overflow into these messages.

In a colourful display of Aussie straight-talking, one irate shopper scribbled on scrap paper: 'You are a f******! S*** car.' Their feelings towards the driver's reckless parking were as clear as day.

View attachment 24619

To clarify their point, an infuriated shopper utilised a child's notepad adorned with a cartoon depicting children stacking alphabet blocks. Source: Facebook

Another creatively used a note featuring a scene of youngsters stacking alphabet blocks.

The note read: 'Congratulations! You park like a f******. Back to school for you.'

What amused many was that one note was, in fact, pre-printed.

This spawned a wave of intrigue and led to calls for a stash of these notes available for anyone caught in similar circumstances.

One wrote, 'We all need a stash of those cards in our cars.'

There was speculation the Jeep's owner might have staged the parking spectacle to prevent damage to their vehicle.

However, opinions differed on how best to retaliate— some suggested pranking the driver by leaving a note saying the car was scratched. In contrast, others thought surrounding the vehicle with shopping trolleys would drive the message home.

One said, 'The best note to leave is "Sorry I accidentally scratched your car. You probably won't even notice it!” Of course, you haven't done anything. They won't care about being shamed, but they will care about something happening to their precious, precious car that needs four spots to avoid being damaged.’

Per the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple parking spaces if their vehicle is too large to fit within a single standard parking spot.

The document reads, 'A person must not stop or park a vehicle in a parking facility other than wholly within a parking bay or metered space if the parking facility has parking bays or metered spaces.’

‘If a vehicle is too long or too wide to fit completely within a single metered bay then the person parking the vehicle must do so within the minimum number of metered bays needed to park that vehicle.'

Key Takeaways

• A Jeep driver at Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth, received backlash for parking across four spaces.
• Displeased shoppers left several notes on the Jeep's windscreen criticising the driver's parking behaviour.
• Online discussions stirred about the printed angry note, some even suggesting that pre-prepared notes should be kept in cars for such occasions.
• According to the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple car parks if their vehicle is too big to fit in one standard parking spot.

Members, what are your thoughts on the story of the Jeep owner who parked across four spaces at Bunnings, sparking a flurry of strong-worded notes?

Have you ever encountered similar parking situations or witnessed public shaming for parking misconduct? Share your opinions and experiences on this topic.

I have parked like this a few times, but then again, I do it when I park my Winnebago (5m x 3m.) and then usually at the far end of the car park that is unused, so I get the long walk. However, if I see this sort of parking I have a printed sheet in my glove box that I put under their windscreen wiper. Picture attached.

 

[Ringdragon]

A Bunnings trolley zip-tied to each side of the vehicle should make the parker think twice.

I carry zip ties in my glove box as well.

 

[MariaG]

If you have a car that you consider needs parking lot protection, you shouldn't own a car.
Or, leave the car at home and use public transport, and, hire a car sitter to make sure it doesn't get hit by a stray piece of dust.
That driver had to be on another planet when parking the car.
Although, I just had a thought. I wonder if it was a stolen car left there by notorious Jeep bandits.
There is another explanation. The drugs finally kicked in and parking was the least of things on the driver's mind.
Whatever the reason, 2 spots might be forgivable for a larger car, but 4 is just plain selfish.

 

[molmid]

There's an unspoken rule when it comes to parking, whether you're a novice driver or have been on the road for as long as you can remember—one car, one parking space.

But there are occasionally those who bend or break the rules, forcing the rest of us into tricky situations or long walks from far-off parking spaces. One such instance recently shocked shoppers at a Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth.

An unidentified Jeep driver caused quite a stir when they parked their vehicle across four car spaces.

And neither their fellow Bunnings shoppers nor the wider public took this apparent disregard for parking etiquette lightly.

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A Jeep driver faced the wrath of enraged Bunnings shoppers who expressed their anger through a series of harshly-worded notes after witnessing the driver's act of parking across four spaces. Source: Facebook

This act of vehicular vanity didn't just raise eyebrows—it sparked a firestorm of criticism and a saga of scathing notes posted on the Jeep’s windscreen.

The fury of Bunnings shoppers couldn't help but overflow into these messages.

In a colourful display of Aussie straight-talking, one irate shopper scribbled on scrap paper: 'You are a f******! S*** car.' Their feelings towards the driver's reckless parking were as clear as day.

View attachment 24619

To clarify their point, an infuriated shopper utilised a child's notepad adorned with a cartoon depicting children stacking alphabet blocks. Source: Facebook

Another creatively used a note featuring a scene of youngsters stacking alphabet blocks.

The note read: 'Congratulations! You park like a f******. Back to school for you.'

What amused many was that one note was, in fact, pre-printed.

This spawned a wave of intrigue and led to calls for a stash of these notes available for anyone caught in similar circumstances.

One wrote, 'We all need a stash of those cards in our cars.'

There was speculation the Jeep's owner might have staged the parking spectacle to prevent damage to their vehicle.

However, opinions differed on how best to retaliate— some suggested pranking the driver by leaving a note saying the car was scratched. In contrast, others thought surrounding the vehicle with shopping trolleys would drive the message home.

One said, 'The best note to leave is "Sorry I accidentally scratched your car. You probably won't even notice it!” Of course, you haven't done anything. They won't care about being shamed, but they will care about something happening to their precious, precious car that needs four spots to avoid being damaged.’

Per the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple parking spaces if their vehicle is too large to fit within a single standard parking spot.

The document reads, 'A person must not stop or park a vehicle in a parking facility other than wholly within a parking bay or metered space if the parking facility has parking bays or metered spaces.’

‘If a vehicle is too long or too wide to fit completely within a single metered bay then the person parking the vehicle must do so within the minimum number of metered bays needed to park that vehicle.'

Key Takeaways

• A Jeep driver at Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth, received backlash for parking across four spaces.
• Displeased shoppers left several notes on the Jeep's windscreen criticising the driver's parking behaviour.
• Online discussions stirred about the printed angry note, some even suggesting that pre-prepared notes should be kept in cars for such occasions.
• According to the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple car parks if their vehicle is too big to fit in one standard parking spot.

Members, what are your thoughts on the story of the Jeep owner who parked across four spaces at Bunnings, sparking a flurry of strong-worded notes?

Have you ever encountered similar parking situations or witnessed public shaming for parking misconduct? Share your opinions and experiences on this topic.

You have to park like that to many can't park without banging into your car and owning up to it

 

[Rob.]

There's an unspoken rule when it comes to parking, whether you're a novice driver or have been on the road for as long as you can remember—one car, one parking space.

But there are occasionally those who bend or break the rules, forcing the rest of us into tricky situations or long walks from far-off parking spaces. One such instance recently shocked shoppers at a Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth.

An unidentified Jeep driver caused quite a stir when they parked their vehicle across four car spaces.

And neither their fellow Bunnings shoppers nor the wider public took this apparent disregard for parking etiquette lightly.

View attachment 24617

A Jeep driver faced the wrath of enraged Bunnings shoppers who expressed their anger through a series of harshly-worded notes after witnessing the driver's act of parking across four spaces. Source: Facebook

This act of vehicular vanity didn't just raise eyebrows—it sparked a firestorm of criticism and a saga of scathing notes posted on the Jeep’s windscreen.

The fury of Bunnings shoppers couldn't help but overflow into these messages.

In a colourful display of Aussie straight-talking, one irate shopper scribbled on scrap paper: 'You are a f******! S*** car.' Their feelings towards the driver's reckless parking were as clear as day.

View attachment 24619

To clarify their point, an infuriated shopper utilised a child's notepad adorned with a cartoon depicting children stacking alphabet blocks. Source: Facebook

Another creatively used a note featuring a scene of youngsters stacking alphabet blocks.

The note read: 'Congratulations! You park like a f******. Back to school for you.'

What amused many was that one note was, in fact, pre-printed.

This spawned a wave of intrigue and led to calls for a stash of these notes available for anyone caught in similar circumstances.

One wrote, 'We all need a stash of those cards in our cars.'

There was speculation the Jeep's owner might have staged the parking spectacle to prevent damage to their vehicle.

However, opinions differed on how best to retaliate— some suggested pranking the driver by leaving a note saying the car was scratched. In contrast, others thought surrounding the vehicle with shopping trolleys would drive the message home.

One said, 'The best note to leave is "Sorry I accidentally scratched your car. You probably won't even notice it!” Of course, you haven't done anything. They won't care about being shamed, but they will care about something happening to their precious, precious car that needs four spots to avoid being damaged.’

Per the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple parking spaces if their vehicle is too large to fit within a single standard parking spot.

The document reads, 'A person must not stop or park a vehicle in a parking facility other than wholly within a parking bay or metered space if the parking facility has parking bays or metered spaces.’

‘If a vehicle is too long or too wide to fit completely within a single metered bay then the person parking the vehicle must do so within the minimum number of metered bays needed to park that vehicle.'

Key Takeaways

• A Jeep driver at Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth, received backlash for parking across four spaces.
• Displeased shoppers left several notes on the Jeep's windscreen criticising the driver's parking behaviour.
• Online discussions stirred about the printed angry note, some even suggesting that pre-prepared notes should be kept in cars for such occasions.
• According to the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple car parks if their vehicle is too big to fit in one standard parking spot.

Members, what are your thoughts on the story of the Jeep owner who parked across four spaces at Bunnings, sparking a flurry of strong-worded notes?

Have you ever encountered similar parking situations or witnessed public shaming for parking misconduct? Share your opinions and experiences on this topic.

When I served at a major hospital in Melbourne, there used to be a colleague who always drove expensive cars, and parked them in a basement car park with large pieces of sponge foam along both sides, and across two parking bays, in order to protect from dents and scratches from adjacent vehicles. This was understandable, but selfish. I doubt that this would bother him.

 

[Evol P]

OMG!! What a self centered selfish (I can't say the words I'm thinking).

 

[MotherGoose]

I have parked like this a few times, but then again, I do it when I park my Winnebago (5m x 3m.) and then usually at the far end of the car park that is unused, so I get the long walk. However, if I see this sort of parking I have a printed sheet in my glove box that I put under their windscreen wiper. Picture attached.

I've done that at the hospital where I worked (before retirement) using the same picture.

 

[Tygie]

Parking room for puddle jumpers (very small cars) & motorbikes beside him.

 

[Loz.]

I used to work at Bunnings, there are plenty of weird things to see.
I used to have pieces of paper with Mickey Mouse printed on them, it said “Next time you park so fuc**ng close to my car please leave a can opener so I can get out.”

 

[Luckyus]

There's an unspoken rule when it comes to parking, whether you're a novice driver or have been on the road for as long as you can remember—one car, one parking space.

But there are occasionally those who bend or break the rules, forcing the rest of us into tricky situations or long walks from far-off parking spaces. One such instance recently shocked shoppers at a Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth.

An unidentified Jeep driver caused quite a stir when they parked their vehicle across four car spaces.

And neither their fellow Bunnings shoppers nor the wider public took this apparent disregard for parking etiquette lightly.

View attachment 24617

A Jeep driver faced the wrath of enraged Bunnings shoppers who expressed their anger through a series of harshly-worded notes after witnessing the driver's act of parking across four spaces. Source: Facebook

This act of vehicular vanity didn't just raise eyebrows—it sparked a firestorm of criticism and a saga of scathing notes posted on the Jeep’s windscreen.

The fury of Bunnings shoppers couldn't help but overflow into these messages.

In a colourful display of Aussie straight-talking, one irate shopper scribbled on scrap paper: 'You are a f******! S*** car.' Their feelings towards the driver's reckless parking were as clear as day.

View attachment 24619

To clarify their point, an infuriated shopper utilised a child's notepad adorned with a cartoon depicting children stacking alphabet blocks. Source: Facebook

Another creatively used a note featuring a scene of youngsters stacking alphabet blocks.

The note read: 'Congratulations! You park like a f******. Back to school for you.'

What amused many was that one note was, in fact, pre-printed.

This spawned a wave of intrigue and led to calls for a stash of these notes available for anyone caught in similar circumstances.

One wrote, 'We all need a stash of those cards in our cars.'

There was speculation the Jeep's owner might have staged the parking spectacle to prevent damage to their vehicle.

However, opinions differed on how best to retaliate— some suggested pranking the driver by leaving a note saying the car was scratched. In contrast, others thought surrounding the vehicle with shopping trolleys would drive the message home.

One said, 'The best note to leave is "Sorry I accidentally scratched your car. You probably won't even notice it!” Of course, you haven't done anything. They won't care about being shamed, but they will care about something happening to their precious, precious car that needs four spots to avoid being damaged.’

Per the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple parking spaces if their vehicle is too large to fit within a single standard parking spot.

The document reads, 'A person must not stop or park a vehicle in a parking facility other than wholly within a parking bay or metered space if the parking facility has parking bays or metered spaces.’

‘If a vehicle is too long or too wide to fit completely within a single metered bay then the person parking the vehicle must do so within the minimum number of metered bays needed to park that vehicle.'

Key Takeaways

• A Jeep driver at Bunnings in Balcatta, Perth, received backlash for parking across four spaces.
• Displeased shoppers left several notes on the Jeep's windscreen criticising the driver's parking behaviour.
• Online discussions stirred about the printed angry note, some even suggesting that pre-prepared notes should be kept in cars for such occasions.
• According to the City of Perth Parking Local Law 2017, drivers can only occupy multiple car parks if their vehicle is too big to fit in one standard parking spot.

Members, what are your thoughts on the story of the Jeep owner who parked across four spaces at Bunnings, sparking a flurry of strong-worded notes?

Have you ever encountered similar parking situations or witnessed public shaming for parking misconduct? Share your opinions and experiences on this topic.

What annoys me is the drivers!! who can't seem to park properly in the allotted space, it also brings to mind , I parked as far as possible from the shopping centre in a new three hundred car park spots, at the time it was completely empty. When I came to the motor there were eight or so cars parked around me with the rest of the park completely empty?.

 

[KSS]

What annoys me is the drivers!! who can't seem to park properly in the allotted space, it also brings to mind , I parked as far as possible from the shopping centre in a new three hundred car park spots, at the time it was completely empty. When I came to the motor there were eight or so cars parked around me with the rest of the park completely empty?.

Because there's safety in numbers?

 

[Gsr]

What annoys me is the drivers!! who can't seem to park properly in the allotted space, it also brings to mind , I parked as far as possible from the shopping centre in a new three hundred car park spots, at the time it was completely empty. When I came to the motor there were eight or so cars parked around me with the rest of the park completely empty?.

I do the same thing, park away from as many cars as I can, and walk from there to the shops. Guaranteed when I get back to my car there are other cars parked next to it and lots of empty spots closer to the shops. Hubby tells me the reason is that those drivers are also trying to park away from the idiots who don’t give a stuff if they damage another car. With the parking spots becoming increasingly smaller every time a new car park is built we will soon all have to park over at least two spots. Not everyone drives a matchbox sized car. Now I get to park in the disabled spots if any are available, so at least they are bigger. I try to pick one that is away from other spots and away from walkways where people can hit my car with a trolley. When I have to park near other cars I try to pick ones smaller than my SUV or 4WD so if they want to bang their doors into my car they only hit the side steps and they get the damage, not me.

 

[bluetang]

If you have a car that you consider needs parking lot protection, you shouldn't own a car.
Or, leave the car at home and use public transport, and, hire a car sitter to make sure it doesn't get hit by a stray piece of dust.
That driver had to be on another planet when parking the car.
Although, I just had a thought. I wonder if it was a stolen car left there by notorious Jeep bandits.
There is another explanation. The drugs finally kicked in and parking was the least of things on the driver's mind.
Whatever the reason, 2 spots might be forgivable for a larger car, but 4 is just plain selfish.

It might have been an old person miss judging the space. I have seen pictures of shopping carts surrounding the entire vehicle. You get a laugh if you are not the one impacted.