Woolies delivery driver gets fined for not reverse parking: ‘Take it to court!’
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Many can all agree that there's nothing worse than getting a parking fine for a seemingly 'ridiculous' reason.
But sometimes, the rules of parking are not so clear-cut, and sometimes, those who enforce them aren't always seen as helpful or fair.
In a video online, which was taken in western Sydney, the man filming explained that he witnessed another motorist informing the Woolworths driver that he was parking in a rear-to-kerb parking area.
‘He’s like, “Mate, you’ve got to park it rear to kerb because this guy is going to fine ya,”’ he said.
‘And the other guy thought he was being hostile, and now he’s probably going to be fined.’
As the man filmed, the Woolworths delivery man was seen coming back to the truck. The Sydney parking ranger began writing him a ticket and pointing out the sign, ‘60-degree angle parking, rear to kerb’.
The man filming asked, ‘How is he supposed to get the stuff out of the back?’
‘Just think about it from a logistical point of view.’
Another man witnessing the incident couldn’t help himself and offered his two cents aloud.
'Take it to court, bro, that’s ridiculous,’ he was heard saying.
‘This is literally your business here. Take it to court and waste the court's time. That’s the dumbest fine I’ve ever heard!'
Watch the video below:
The question on everyone’s lips: Why did the driver receive a ticket for not reverse parking?
Rear-to-kerb angled parking in Australia is more common in regional areas. Still, many suburbs have introduced it for smaller cars.
It offers some benefits, including maximised kerbside parking capacity, safety for passengers exiting, easier boot space access, and better visibility when exiting.
But while this may have benefits, some drivers may find rear-to-kerb angled parking confusing and frustrating.
As Lorraine Duffy from Parking Australia said in 2017, research has shown that many motorists’ driving skills suffer because they are too reliant on automated features.
'We will drive around, circle around looking for an easy space to get into rather than reversing, but this causes extra congestion and emissions,' she said.
'Parking wholly and solely is becoming more of a challenge.'
In a similar story, one driver copped a hefty $305 fine for ‘breaking’ a barely known road rule. The woman couldn't believe the fine she received when she had parked beside a residential home with no visible signage nearby. Read more about her story here.
Members, have you ever been fined for not reverse parking? Let us know in the comments below!
But sometimes, the rules of parking are not so clear-cut, and sometimes, those who enforce them aren't always seen as helpful or fair.
In a video online, which was taken in western Sydney, the man filming explained that he witnessed another motorist informing the Woolworths driver that he was parking in a rear-to-kerb parking area.
‘He’s like, “Mate, you’ve got to park it rear to kerb because this guy is going to fine ya,”’ he said.
A Woolworths delivery driver was fined for not parking properly. Credit: @humansofeastwood / TikTok
‘And the other guy thought he was being hostile, and now he’s probably going to be fined.’
As the man filmed, the Woolworths delivery man was seen coming back to the truck. The Sydney parking ranger began writing him a ticket and pointing out the sign, ‘60-degree angle parking, rear to kerb’.
The man filming asked, ‘How is he supposed to get the stuff out of the back?’
‘Just think about it from a logistical point of view.’
Another man witnessing the incident couldn’t help himself and offered his two cents aloud.
'Take it to court, bro, that’s ridiculous,’ he was heard saying.
‘This is literally your business here. Take it to court and waste the court's time. That’s the dumbest fine I’ve ever heard!'
Watch the video below:
The question on everyone’s lips: Why did the driver receive a ticket for not reverse parking?
Rear-to-kerb angled parking in Australia is more common in regional areas. Still, many suburbs have introduced it for smaller cars.
It offers some benefits, including maximised kerbside parking capacity, safety for passengers exiting, easier boot space access, and better visibility when exiting.
But while this may have benefits, some drivers may find rear-to-kerb angled parking confusing and frustrating.
As Lorraine Duffy from Parking Australia said in 2017, research has shown that many motorists’ driving skills suffer because they are too reliant on automated features.
'We will drive around, circle around looking for an easy space to get into rather than reversing, but this causes extra congestion and emissions,' she said.
'Parking wholly and solely is becoming more of a challenge.'
In a similar story, one driver copped a hefty $305 fine for ‘breaking’ a barely known road rule. The woman couldn't believe the fine she received when she had parked beside a residential home with no visible signage nearby. Read more about her story here.
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