Improper parking of vehicles is an urban problem that affects both drivers and pedestrians. In cities around the world, the lack of adequate parking and the negligence of some drivers in not properly parking their vehicles can lead to not only legal, but also social consequences.
City councils impose sanctions that can be financial or even involve the removal of the vehicle by the municipal tow truck, as a deterrent measure to guarantee compliance with traffic and parking regulations. Sometimes, these measures are not entirely dissuasive.
Thus, the reaction of citizens affected by inadequate parking can be equally punitive. Obstructing sidewalks, garage exits, or even areas designated for pedestrian traffic, is likely to generate a negative response from neighbors.
In some cases, this frustration translates into acts of vandalism against improperly parked vehicles or direct confrontations between drivers and residents. A viral video has shown what has happened in the Chilean town of Viña del Mar. “Imagine living in Europe and missing this.”
As you can see in the images, an apparently parked white car has ended up painted in all kinds of colors. There are a large number of slogans and phrases that insult the driver. “Do not park in car exits,” says one of the graffiti. Another has told him something else: “I park badly and prevent other people from leaving their house.”
