Two young men have caused an uproar on social media after posting a video of themselves moving another person’s scooter in the parking lot at Bondi Beach.
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The TikTok video, which has gone viral, shows the laughing men kicking away the scooter owner’s helmet and then shoving the vehicle into an already occupied parking space.
They captioned the video “POV: It’s Saturday and you need to find a parking spot in Bondi,” as if their actions were justified by the difficulty of parking at the popular beach.
Viewers were quick to criticise the pair for messing with someone else’s property without permission. One commenter said the scooter owner would be furious if they saw the video. Others noted that the scooter might belong to someone struggling financially who is making payments on it.
The reactions were mixed, though. Some felt scooters unfairly take up an entire parking spot. But most agreed the men should not have tampered with a vehicle that didn’t belong to them, no matter how frustrating the parking situation.
The brazen video has certainly sparked heated debate over proper public behaviour and respect for others’ property.
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Parking in NSW
NSW rangers make daily patrols of the local area to promote adherence to parking regulations and ensure equitable access to street parking for all drivers.
However, even rangers do not have the authority to remove vehicles from parking spots. If there’s a valid reason for a vehicle to be towed, it’s recommended to contact the NSW Police Force.
To address ongoing parking issues, authorities seek to manage issues with drivers who overstay in timed and metred parking zones by monitoring behaviour and encouraging compliance with parking restrictions.
Published 15-January-2024