Neighbour's "petty" act against "obnoxious" driver
A Sydney resident has detailed her "petty" move against her neighbour after becoming fed up with his "obnoxious" parking.
Venting about her neighbour online, the Manly resident claimed the man's "over loud, oversized vehicle permanently sticks out from his property, partially blocking footpath".
While he was parked in his own driveway, blocking the footpath is illegal and can attract a $283 fine, sometimes more in other council areas across the country.
"This noise-polluting monstrosity should be banned, or at least parked on the street (preferably not ours)," she said, attaching a picture of a large ute with its tray sticking out on the footpath.
In an attempt to put an end to the "grubby" behaviour, the resident said she reported her neighbour to the Northern Beaches council.
The council website states: "residents must not park in or across a driveway (even your own)," to ensure pedestrian safety and access.
"Ensure your car is within the front boundary of the property or parked safely in the street."
The council told Yahoo News Australia that after the incident was reported via Snap, Snap, Solve, the driver was fined.
Officers have reportedly been proactively patrolling the area since, and found no repeated instances.
However, the woman was shocked to see see the driver's "pride and joy still there" in the driveway.
"Today I received an email from council saying the matter has been resolved. Do council not care or is this an insufficient crime for any action to be taken?" she asked other residents on Facebook.
Her post has divided residents, while most people agreed with her, others told her to mind her business.
"I’m surprised he doesn’t get booked as he is blocking the footpath for prams and wheelchairs," one person said.
"That’s kind of dangerous. Plus disabled or kids on bikes could slam into it," another added.
"Car park is sh*te but it doesn’t seem like it’s affecting you. Take a deep breath and stop working yourself up over things that really don’t matter," someone else argued.
"You sound like one of those neighbours that sticks their noses into other people's business," another added.
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