Startling message left on vehicle—a strict parking rule enforced by affluent community!
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Parking in public spaces is a common right; however, it seems that in some of Australia's more affluent suburbs, the lines between public and private are becoming blurred.
A recent incident has sparked a fiery debate over parking etiquette and the sense of entitlement some residents feel towards the streets outside their homes.
A local woman, who claimed she had parked her car legally on Mount Street in the upscale suburb of Coogee in Sydney, for two days, was surprised to find a rather unwelcoming note on her windscreen upon her return.
The message was clear: 'Please move your car. This is not a parking lot. You do not live in this street!'
The bewildered resident took to social media to express her confusion, saying, ‘For the person who wrote these lovely messages, I do live in Coogee?’
'I cannot believe this is still happening in 2024,' she lamented.
The street in question has no parking restrictions or time limits, which many online commentators were quick to point out.
The incident has led to a broader discussion about the expectations of homeowners in such neighbourhoods and the rights of those who park there.
‘What is it with crazy people who think you can't park on a public street? I get this where I work. People have driveways big enough for two or three cars, but God help you if you park out the front of their place,’ one shared.
‘What street is it? I might park there and leave my parking space empty,’ another suggested.
However, not everyone was on the side of the car owner.
Some sympathised with the note writer, arguing that the car owner is the one displaying a sense of entitlement.
‘I'd leave notes like this,’ one said.
‘Why should entitled temporary outsiders feel the need to park outside my house for hours at a time?’
‘The area has a huge problem with dumped cars, we have one at the front of ours, [the] council will now need to sort [it] out. You could have left a note explaining why it's been left there, and when you will move it,’ another responded.
This isn't an isolated incident, as evidenced by other social media users sharing their own experiences with angry notes in Coogee and surrounding suburbs.
‘I copped this note and a slashed tyre in Randwick,’ one asserted, accompanied by a photograph of a note stating, ‘You don’t live here! You don’t park here! Simple!’
Additional photographs of notes left on vehicles were circulated, with one stating 'Do not park here, you c***,' and another saying, ‘You are beginning to take liberties, you don’t live here. Park elsewhere.’
The problem extends beyond Sydney's eastern suburbs, with similar stories emerging from other parts of the country.
In Queensland, a woman feared receiving a parking fine after a note warned her titled, ‘Neighbourhood watch’.
‘Please be mindful that you have parked in a four-hour only zone. The area is regularly policed due to airport security, and you are likely to receive an infringement notice. Details have been recorded of your vehicle,’ the note said.
As frustrations mount, similar sentiments have surfaced in other areas, highlighting a broader issue of contention over parking rights and etiquette.
This sentiment resonates with recent complaints regarding parking practices at Coles, where shoppers express frustration over perceived loopholes and entitled behaviour.
What are your thoughts on this matter? Have you ever encountered a situation where you were made to feel unwelcome for parking in a public space? Or do you sympathise with residents who prefer not to have unfamiliar cars parked outside their homes for extended periods?
We invite you to share your stories and perspectives in the comments below.
A recent incident has sparked a fiery debate over parking etiquette and the sense of entitlement some residents feel towards the streets outside their homes.
A local woman, who claimed she had parked her car legally on Mount Street in the upscale suburb of Coogee in Sydney, for two days, was surprised to find a rather unwelcoming note on her windscreen upon her return.
The message was clear: 'Please move your car. This is not a parking lot. You do not live in this street!'
A Coogee local expressed her confusion on social media over a note that was left on her car. Credits: Facebook
The bewildered resident took to social media to express her confusion, saying, ‘For the person who wrote these lovely messages, I do live in Coogee?’
'I cannot believe this is still happening in 2024,' she lamented.
The street in question has no parking restrictions or time limits, which many online commentators were quick to point out.
The incident has led to a broader discussion about the expectations of homeowners in such neighbourhoods and the rights of those who park there.
‘What is it with crazy people who think you can't park on a public street? I get this where I work. People have driveways big enough for two or three cars, but God help you if you park out the front of their place,’ one shared.
‘What street is it? I might park there and leave my parking space empty,’ another suggested.
However, not everyone was on the side of the car owner.
Some sympathised with the note writer, arguing that the car owner is the one displaying a sense of entitlement.
‘I'd leave notes like this,’ one said.
‘Why should entitled temporary outsiders feel the need to park outside my house for hours at a time?’
‘The area has a huge problem with dumped cars, we have one at the front of ours, [the] council will now need to sort [it] out. You could have left a note explaining why it's been left there, and when you will move it,’ another responded.
This isn't an isolated incident, as evidenced by other social media users sharing their own experiences with angry notes in Coogee and surrounding suburbs.
‘I copped this note and a slashed tyre in Randwick,’ one asserted, accompanied by a photograph of a note stating, ‘You don’t live here! You don’t park here! Simple!’
Additional photographs of notes left on vehicles were circulated, with one stating 'Do not park here, you c***,' and another saying, ‘You are beginning to take liberties, you don’t live here. Park elsewhere.’
The problem extends beyond Sydney's eastern suburbs, with similar stories emerging from other parts of the country.
In Queensland, a woman feared receiving a parking fine after a note warned her titled, ‘Neighbourhood watch’.
‘Please be mindful that you have parked in a four-hour only zone. The area is regularly policed due to airport security, and you are likely to receive an infringement notice. Details have been recorded of your vehicle,’ the note said.
As frustrations mount, similar sentiments have surfaced in other areas, highlighting a broader issue of contention over parking rights and etiquette.
This sentiment resonates with recent complaints regarding parking practices at Coles, where shoppers express frustration over perceived loopholes and entitled behaviour.
We invite you to share your stories and perspectives in the comments below.
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