Coles delivery truck sparks outrage over controversial parking act
source : www.9news.com.au
The vehicle was found parked outside a doctor’s surgery in Deepdene in the city’s east on Monday, believed to be without the correct permit.
“How long have Coles and ‘Nicole’ had a handicapped parking spot?” They wrote.
“While this man was giving birth, some poor person wanted this place to attend his doctor’s appointment.”
In the photo the truck is clearly parked in front of a parking sign which states that the space is a ‘Mail Zone’ between 4.30pm and 5.30pm, and at all other times the space is reserved for disabled parking.
In Victoria, only postal vehicles are allowed to stop or park in a “Mail Zone”, any other vehicle faces a $115 fine.
Stay on the right side of the road and the law
Anyone caught using a handicapped parking spot without a permit could be fined $192.
A Coles spokesperson told 9News.com.au that all delivery drivers undergo extensive training on standard road rules “including where to park when delivering groceries”.
“We are working on an investigation into this incident and will provide further education as necessary to ensure this does not happen again,” they said.
source : www.9news.com.au
