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Police Get Involved After Family Park In Private Driveway Because It’s Too “Dangerous”
Parking is a daily task in many people’s lives. However, it’s far from an efficient one, as growing cities and the number of cars on the roads are making drivers waste more and more time each day looking for already scarce parking spots. This can make people lose patience, prompting them to leave their vehicles in the most peculiar places, inconveniencing others and contributing to the problem.
Like this parent, who, after not being able to find a parking spot near a yard sale, left his car in a stranger’s driveway. The owners of the said driveway politely asked him to remove his vehicle from their property, but he refused, which caused a whole ordeal and even needed police intervention.
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Parking is a frustrating task that many people have to deal with daily
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Losing patience while searching for parking, this parent left his car in a stranger’s driveway, which ended in police intervention
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An average driver spends around 17 hours per year searching for a parking spot
Parking, especially in overcrowded urban areas, is becoming a big hassle for people. So much so that an average driver spends around 17 hours per year searching for spots on streets, in parking lots, and garages. This adds up to an estimated $345 per person in wasted time, fuel, and emissions.
Even the thought of having to park or the possibility of not finding any available parking spots makes people stressed out. Nearly half of Americans see parking as a tension-inducing event, while 43% admit that this stress turns into road rage and sometimes into verbal arguments.
The stress can increase even more if going around in circles is making drivers late. 63% of people said that they were running behind schedule because they had trouble finding a spot to leave their car in.
To avoid parking challenges and issues, 75% of drivers have skipped a social event because they knew parking was going to be a hassle. Meanwhile, 63% even refrained from going to shopping malls and sports centers just so as not to face parking frustrations.
Parking apps can help find available parking spots
However, there are other ways to avoid parking challenges besides staying at home, which isn’t always possible. A great one is having a parking app that helps to look for available parking spots. Which one to download can vary by location, but all of them offer similar features like searching for the nearest parking spot, comparing prices, paying for parking, and even reserving a space in advance.
Quite a lot of people are already using this strategy, with 34% of drivers preferring to search for parking via app and 29% prepaying for a parking spot with their phones.
Another great solution to reduce parking stress is to use public transportation or ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. This is a great option if you’re planning to visit a busy city center where parking is almost impossible, especially during busy hours. Interestingly enough, Gen Z is the most likely to use such a strategy out of all generations to avoid parking.
If you decide to go by car, don’t feel hesitant to leave your car somewhere further away and then walk up to the destination. This makes your chances of finding a spot better and gets you moving, which is good for your health.
Lastly, it’s important not to forget parking etiquette either. Follow rules and signs by making sure you leave your car in a designated area. Don’t park too close to other cars, avoid taking up more than one spot, and don’t block other cars, entrances, or driveways. Remember, be patient and polite so parking doesn’t become a source of frustration for you or other drivers.
Readers were on the couple’s side in this situation
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Tabitha 10 months ago
If there’s no other safe parking place close to the yard sale—-that is NOT someone’s private driveway—- then park your a*s farther down the street and WALK!
MegDragon 10 months ago
Yes! It is not unusual to see a driver drop off their family at the thing and then drive off to find a space. It’s what you have to do sometimes.
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Libstak 10 months ago (edited)
He could have just used the driveway to let the kids out, about 30 seconds, and then parked elsewhere. When ready to leave he could have come back for the kids to jump back in. Thats at least being respectful enough not to PARK on anothers private driveway.
painttheyellowsubgreen 10 months ago
This was my exact thought. As long as at least 1 of the children was old enough to be alone for a few minutes and the other child is old enough to stand without assistance so the older child can hold their hand to keep them from running off. Give them an exact spot that is safe for the 2-5min and Dad is good to go.
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Chris the Bobcat 10 months ago
I honestly don't understand the thought processes of some people. Do they really think that acting like stuck up cvnts is going to get them their way? This whole karen mentality is nothing short of stupid and selfish, and it should be called out. As for the neighbor, fvck them too. I'd keep a log of everything the neighbors do if any of them start sh!t. Be nice, but draw firm lines. Most people are little more than dogs that need to be trained.
Amused panda 10 months ago
Maybe I'm missing the obvious, but why would moving the vehicle to the street be unsafe for the kids? Surely the kids could just be let out the vehicle on the pavement side, rather than be let into the active lane?
Trillian 10 months ago (edited)
A yard sale has no mandatory attendance. If there is nowhere to park and you consider walking along the street too dangerous for the kids well then you need to go home. That is not the neighbor's problem. But the guy might have tried ringing the doorbell, politely explaining the situation and asking is he could park there for a few minutes. Somehow I think this would have ended differently.
FreeTheUnicorn 10 months ago
I cannot believe a cop showed up in 10 minutes when you called a jon emergency line, or that somone went to yard sale for an hour. Some of this may be true but the story is off.
Apatheist Account2 10 months ago
FOUR YEARS AGO. Covid was still a thing then, why were they having yard sales?
Key Lime 10 months ago
My neighbors were having a yard sale and a lady parked on the road but blocking my driveway. She got out of the car sure in herself and headed for the sale; her son was totally aghast and asked me if it was okay for them to park there. Normally this would have bothered me but the kid was so concerned that I said sure as long as they weren't too long because i needed to go out in the afternoon.
Tabitha 10 months ago
If there’s no other safe parking place close to the yard sale—-that is NOT someone’s private driveway—- then park your a*s farther down the street and WALK!
MegDragon 10 months ago
Yes! It is not unusual to see a driver drop off their family at the thing and then drive off to find a space. It’s what you have to do sometimes.
Load More Replies... Libstak 10 months ago (edited)
He could have just used the driveway to let the kids out, about 30 seconds, and then parked elsewhere. When ready to leave he could have come back for the kids to jump back in. Thats at least being respectful enough not to PARK on anothers private driveway.
painttheyellowsubgreen 10 months ago
This was my exact thought. As long as at least 1 of the children was old enough to be alone for a few minutes and the other child is old enough to stand without assistance so the older child can hold their hand to keep them from running off. Give them an exact spot that is safe for the 2-5min and Dad is good to go.
Load More Replies... Chris the Bobcat 10 months ago
I honestly don't understand the thought processes of some people. Do they really think that acting like stuck up cvnts is going to get them their way? This whole karen mentality is nothing short of stupid and selfish, and it should be called out. As for the neighbor, fvck them too. I'd keep a log of everything the neighbors do if any of them start sh!t. Be nice, but draw firm lines. Most people are little more than dogs that need to be trained.
Amused panda 10 months ago
Maybe I'm missing the obvious, but why would moving the vehicle to the street be unsafe for the kids? Surely the kids could just be let out the vehicle on the pavement side, rather than be let into the active lane?
Trillian 10 months ago (edited)
A yard sale has no mandatory attendance. If there is nowhere to park and you consider walking along the street too dangerous for the kids well then you need to go home. That is not the neighbor's problem. But the guy might have tried ringing the doorbell, politely explaining the situation and asking is he could park there for a few minutes. Somehow I think this would have ended differently.
FreeTheUnicorn 10 months ago
I cannot believe a cop showed up in 10 minutes when you called a jon emergency line, or that somone went to yard sale for an hour. Some of this may be true but the story is off.
Apatheist Account2 10 months ago
FOUR YEARS AGO. Covid was still a thing then, why were they having yard sales?
Key Lime 10 months ago
My neighbors were having a yard sale and a lady parked on the road but blocking my driveway. She got out of the car sure in herself and headed for the sale; her son was totally aghast and asked me if it was okay for them to park there. Normally this would have bothered me but the kid was so concerned that I said sure as long as they weren't too long because i needed to go out in the afternoon.
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