Key fobs ‘hidden bonus feature’ STOPS cheeky colleagues stealing my parking spot – I don’t even have to get up
A MAN revealed a 'hidden bonus feature' on key fobs that will stop cheeky colleagues stealing your parking space.
If you're sick and tired of a pesky driver always nipping into your spot - this hack could help.
A disgruntled employee spotted another staff member encroaching over the line of his space.
The daring motorist was close to scratching their co-worker's beloved Corvette - but still shamelessly attempted the maneuver.
Sharing his genius tip, the man wrote on Reddit: "I parked my Corvette outside my office in the last space on the end.
"I happened to look out my window and saw a guy trying to back in next to me where there wasn’t a spot.
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"The area was too small for a car so was lined over so no one would park there.
"There might have been room for a motorcycle but definitely not a car the size of his. He would have been inches from my door.
"So I hit the alarm button on my key fob. With the horn honking and lights flashing, he couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
"He probably thought he hit my car and was going to skedaddle before he was caught.
"My office mates and I had a good laugh over that one."
It comes as other frustrated drivers have shared their hilarious tips and tricks to stop people stealing their spaces.
One person divided opinion with their drastic measure.
The motorist - who goes by the name underratedsimpsons on TikTok - revealed they put a white car made from Styrofoam to hold their parking space.
The caption read: "My wife bought this to stop the neighbor using our space."
Meanwhile, a mum blocked in a driver who parked outside her house by moving her motor within inches of the car to prove a point.
Plus, another local revealed how the save a parking space using one of their children's toys.
The motorist parks their child's ride-on mini motor in one of the spots outside their home and in their driveway.
And, one man was so fed-up with a co-worker parking in his space, he started putting an orange cone there instead.
What is the parking space law in the UK?
An occupier of a space or a waiting driver could be breaking the law.
A driver who behaves aggressively and tries to intimidate a standing person could be liable for dangerous driving.
If they are found to be liable they could be facing a £1,000 fine.
A pedestrian who is proven to be a "nuisance" by blocking a space can also find themselves in trouble.
A nuisance parking offender can be issued a £100 fixed penalty notice according to the government website.
However, it is legal to simply stand in a parking space.
You can stand there until your car or a friend's car arrives and fills the gap, whether or not another driver believes differently.
However, the situation can easily get complicated
How can I stop my neighbour using my parking spot?
The first thing to remember is that nobody has an automatic right to park outside their own home.
Always remember, providing they are not breaking the Highway Code, all road users are technically entitled to park outside your house in most instances.
Having an amicable conversation with the neighbour in question is the first step.
If your street issues parking permits, anyone with one will be able to park anywhere along the road.
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Drivers may be tempted to save the spot outside their house using a wheelie bin or cones.
However, this can be classed as an obstruction in the road and you may end up being reported to the local council or the police.