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Teens Refuse To Back Off From Lady’s Driveway So She Can Get To Work, Learn A Lesson The Hard Way
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Teens Refuse To Back Off From Lady’s Driveway So She Can Get To Work, Learn A Lesson The Hard Way

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You’re already late for work when you spill coffee on your white shirt, then rush to change it and run through the door only to realize that you don’t know where your keys are. Then, after five minutes of frantic running around, you find them in the pocket of your jeans, finally lock the door, and leap towards your car as if you were a gazelle chased by a lion – only to find that the neighbor has blocked you in. Again.

If this hypothetical scenario was enough to make your blood boil, you will understand why the redditor u/carbonlandrover wasn’t planning on sitting around doing nothing when she couldn’t leave her premises. And while her situation was a little different, it did involve a neighbor, some cars, and… a tow truck.

Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President of Government & Community Relations at CAA South Central Ontario, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about the importance of parking regulations and signs.

Parking your car in a place where it isn’t allowed might end in you having to retrieve it from a tow yard

Image credits: Jonathan Reynaga (Not the actual photo)

This woman decided to tow a few cars, since her neighbor didn’t care for parking rules, nor for her requests

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Image credits: Michael Greene (Not the actual photo)

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Image credits: carbonlandrover

Parking signs are there for a reason

Being blocked in, especially when in a rush, is aggravating at best. But people parking in places where they shouldn’t can be not only annoying but dangerous, too; hence, the rules and parking signs telling them not to do it.

“Adhering to parking signs, traffic signs, and, in general, the rules of the road ensures everyone’s safety by preventing collisions and protecting pedestrians, cyclists and drivers,” Assistant Vice President of Government & Community Relations at CAA South Central Ontario, Teresa Di Felice, told Bored Panda in a recent interview. “By respecting parking regulations, we show consideration for our neighbors, help maintain order on our streets, and, in doing so, become good citizens.”

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The expert continued to point out that the rules or signs for each road exist for a reason – it’s trying to prevent the very thing you could potentially cause by ignoring those rules.

Take parking near a fire hydrant, for instance, which drivers should know better not to do; Di Felice emphasized that there’s a reason space is left around them on streets. “When firefighters are called to a scene, they need to be focused on fighting the fire and not getting a car out of the way,” she said.

“If your car is damaged by being parked near a fire hydrant, all associated costs are incurred by you, the owner. While someone might think it is unlikely that something will happen… that’s the complete opposite of an emergency that is unexpected at any time. Don’t be the reason for an emergency situation to not be handled properly.”

Parking-related quarrels are quite common among neighbors

Delving deeper into the importance of traffic signs, Teresa Di Felice noted that they are essential for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the road network, protecting all road users, and facilitating efficient transportation. Needless to say, being blocked in, especially next to a ‘no parking’ sign, does not facilitate efficient transportation; and that seems to be a problem quite a few people face ‘thanks’ to their neighbors.

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According to Metro News, as much as 60% of Brits have had a dispute with their neighbor or experienced negative feelings towards them, with 16% saying that that has happened numerous times. Just over one-in-four of respondents said that they have had rows over parking related problems, which became the reason the OP decided to take revenge, too. She didn’t mind the loud noise, though, which is reportedly the main reason for quarrels between neighbors.

What the redditor’s neighbors didn’t mind, in the meantime, was the ‘no parking’ signs, which led to quite a few people having to pay up or visit a tow yard. “The whole point of a traffic sign is to make sure people know the rules, and there is no excuse not to follow the law,” Di Felice told Bored Panda. “Follow the rules, and there will be no penalties. Don’t follow the rules and you are subject to fines and penalties.”

The OP shared some more details in the comments

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Fellow redditors applauded the OP’s pro revenge

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Miglė Miliūtė

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A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.

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Miglė Miliūtė

Miglė Miliūtė

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A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.

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Justinas Keturka

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Justinas Keturka

Justinas Keturka

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I'm the Visual Editor at Bored Panda, responsible for ensuring that everything our audience sees is top-notch and well-researched. What I love most about my job? Discovering new things about the world and immersing myself in exceptional photography and art.

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Guy-Incognito
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are people complaining about the towing fees being charged? Cost of being a jerk and parking somewhere illegally.

Shelly Graham
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've no idea, but wanna bet they frequently park wherever they want and have been towed or booted more than once!

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frank behnsen
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent – and a fun read. I don’t even see it as a form of revenge; there was the necessity for the tow truck driver to go to work, the neighbors insulted her when she asked them to clear her driveway – what else could she do? Call in sick? Naw, … this is just such a cool thing with the ten tow trucks and the cops and everything. Should’ve taught the nasty neighbors a lesson: don’t mess, or else. I really like this story. Thanks for sharing!

Binky Melnik
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only that, but look at all the boners we got in the comments! 😀 Yay for boners!

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DarkViolet
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, the sweet scent of revenge! It's rare to see walking lugnuts willingly assuming the position. Beer may make Bud Wiser, but more often than not, it takes you from smart to stupid in a nanosecond.

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Guy-Incognito
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are people complaining about the towing fees being charged? Cost of being a jerk and parking somewhere illegally.

Shelly Graham
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've no idea, but wanna bet they frequently park wherever they want and have been towed or booted more than once!

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frank behnsen
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent – and a fun read. I don’t even see it as a form of revenge; there was the necessity for the tow truck driver to go to work, the neighbors insulted her when she asked them to clear her driveway – what else could she do? Call in sick? Naw, … this is just such a cool thing with the ten tow trucks and the cops and everything. Should’ve taught the nasty neighbors a lesson: don’t mess, or else. I really like this story. Thanks for sharing!

Binky Melnik
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only that, but look at all the boners we got in the comments! 😀 Yay for boners!

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DarkViolet
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, the sweet scent of revenge! It's rare to see walking lugnuts willingly assuming the position. Beer may make Bud Wiser, but more often than not, it takes you from smart to stupid in a nanosecond.

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