Residents express frustration over drivers blocking pavements in Liverpool, calling for stricter penalties
Liverpool: Recently, a driver got a ticket for parking on the pavement. People are really upset about it. They think it’s selfish to block the footpath.
This happened on a Tuesday evening when police were out and about in the city center. They spotted an MG electric car parked right on the footpath, causing a real hassle for pedestrians.
The car was even plugged in for charging, which made it worse. The police shared photos showing how the car was parked against the railings, with the charging cable connected. It was a pretty clear case of obstruction.
Officers issued a “traffic offence report” to the driver. And they weren’t just picking on one person; they dealt with over 40 vehicles that night for similar issues. That’s a lot of tickets!
In their statement, the police didn’t hold back. They said the driver wasn’t the brightest for causing such a mess just to charge their car. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, right?
People took to social media to share their thoughts. One user praised the police for doing their job, while another pointed out that road tax doesn’t cover pavement parking.
Some comments were pretty harsh. One person suggested that drivers should use public chargers instead of blocking the footpath. They made a good point about how everyone has to travel to use gas stations, so why should electric car owners be any different?
Others were more sympathetic, saying the lack of charging infrastructure for electric cars is a real issue. They argued that car manufacturers should take some responsibility for this mess.
