You won't believe the shocking note left on a car in Double Bay – find out why locals are outraged!
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Parking issues have a way of bringing out strong reactions, whether it’s a tight spot, a blocked driveway, or just poor etiquette.
This story highlights how a simple parking mistake can spark frustration and lead to unexpected drama.
Keep reading to discover what unfolded and why it caught the attention of locals.
Tensions flared in Sydney’s exclusive Double Bay when an outraged resident left an unmistakable message on a car for parking in a way that hogged space for two vehicles.
The incident, which took place on William Street, unfolded on a quiet stretch of road usually frequented only by residents.
The white Honda Civic had drawn the ire of one local, who expressed their frustration with two strips of masking tape affixed to the car’s windshield.
One note read, ‘Please don’t park like a j******’. Meanwhile, the other highlighted the car’s poor positioning, saying, ‘2 car parking’.
The notes seemed to suggest that the car had parked too far from the nearest driveway entrance, leaving only enough room for one car instead of two between driveways.
In a final show of annoyance, the car’s windscreen wipers had been propped up, adding a dramatic flair to the passive-aggressive gesture.
A similar fuss had been sparked earlier in Newcastle, New South Wales.
A visitor who parked too close to a driveway prompted a local to leave a note that read, ‘Please do not park over the driveway next time you visit! It’s just b***** rude!’
This encounter occurred in May when a woman visiting a relative found herself forced to drive her 4WD through the tight space of a front yard after a car blocked her access.
Online reactions to these incidents ranged from frustration to humour. ‘It’s a b***** joke,’ one driver remarked.
Such situations can be more than a minor annoyance; they can impede emergency access for ambulances and create hazards for pedestrians, especially if visibility is compromised.
The practice of parking over driveways is illegal in New South Wales, except when picking up or dropping off passengers, with the driver required to remain in the vehicle and move within two minutes.
Offenders risk a $302 fine, while in Queensland, the penalty rises to $309.
Even parking across one’s own driveway is prohibited for safety reasons. In 2016, a Sydney resident was fined after blocking his driveway to prevent other cars from blocking him during school drop-off and pick-up times.
Whether it’s a handwritten note or a taped message, these episodes shed light on the tension that can arise when parking manners are disregarded in tight-knit communities.
This incident serves as a reminder of how something as simple as parking can ignite strong reactions in a community. Have you ever encountered someone parking incorrectly? What did you do about it? Share your experiences in the comments.
This story highlights how a simple parking mistake can spark frustration and lead to unexpected drama.
Keep reading to discover what unfolded and why it caught the attention of locals.
Tensions flared in Sydney’s exclusive Double Bay when an outraged resident left an unmistakable message on a car for parking in a way that hogged space for two vehicles.
The incident, which took place on William Street, unfolded on a quiet stretch of road usually frequented only by residents.
The white Honda Civic had drawn the ire of one local, who expressed their frustration with two strips of masking tape affixed to the car’s windshield.
One note read, ‘Please don’t park like a j******’. Meanwhile, the other highlighted the car’s poor positioning, saying, ‘2 car parking’.
The notes seemed to suggest that the car had parked too far from the nearest driveway entrance, leaving only enough room for one car instead of two between driveways.
In a final show of annoyance, the car’s windscreen wipers had been propped up, adding a dramatic flair to the passive-aggressive gesture.
This incident marked yet another episode in the ongoing saga of parking-related disputes in Sydney’s suburbs, highlighting the community’s sensitivity to parking etiquette.A similar fuss had been sparked earlier in Newcastle, New South Wales.
A visitor who parked too close to a driveway prompted a local to leave a note that read, ‘Please do not park over the driveway next time you visit! It’s just b***** rude!’
This encounter occurred in May when a woman visiting a relative found herself forced to drive her 4WD through the tight space of a front yard after a car blocked her access.
Online reactions to these incidents ranged from frustration to humour. ‘It’s a b***** joke,’ one driver remarked.
Such situations can be more than a minor annoyance; they can impede emergency access for ambulances and create hazards for pedestrians, especially if visibility is compromised.
The practice of parking over driveways is illegal in New South Wales, except when picking up or dropping off passengers, with the driver required to remain in the vehicle and move within two minutes.
Offenders risk a $302 fine, while in Queensland, the penalty rises to $309.
Even parking across one’s own driveway is prohibited for safety reasons. In 2016, a Sydney resident was fined after blocking his driveway to prevent other cars from blocking him during school drop-off and pick-up times.
Whether it’s a handwritten note or a taped message, these episodes shed light on the tension that can arise when parking manners are disregarded in tight-knit communities.
This incident serves as a reminder of how something as simple as parking can ignite strong reactions in a community. Have you ever encountered someone parking incorrectly? What did you do about it? Share your experiences in the comments.
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rules don’t apply to them .
