• @malloc
    link
    English
    531 year ago

    This is why parking spaces tend to have those horizontal blocks. It’s to stop dumbass drivers like those depicted in the picture from blocking the sidewalk.

    Unfortunately, with the rise in insecurity compensators (“sports” utility vehicles and light duty trucks). Those measures are quickly defeated.

    I live in the southern states of America and the amount of dOdGe RaM 1500 hD/f150s and “luxury” SUVs just blatantly blocking the sidewalks in urban settings (downtown) is too fucking high. If you are visually impaired expect to run into many of these idiot’s cars/trucks.

    Fuck cars.

    • @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      English
      131 year ago

      I’m sorry to say that I’m often one of those dumbass drivers (though I drive a little Civic). I need to do a better job of not pulling so far. Pedestrians and bicyclists deserve a sidewalk free of obstacles, and It’s not good for the car either.

    • @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      English
      101 year ago

      Those are called a “tire stop” in english (american). Many US cities require them to avoid this very problem…

    • @Noodle07
      link
      English
      21 year ago

      That’s when you get your key out and write them a love letter with it