A photo of a parked truck sticking out of a footpath, leaving little room for pedestrians, has divided the internet.
A Sydney resident shared a photo on Reddit on Wednesday of the reverse angle parking of the flatbed truck whose tray was blocking much of the footpath.
They added that the truck was near a “busy” park, making it difficult for pedestrians with strollers and wheelchairs to move around.
“How much is acceptable to back up onto a sidewalk?” the author captioned the photo.
“Families bring their children, mostly young children, to play.”
The truck’s tray went over the sidewalk, causing people to move because the path for strollers and wheelchairs was blocked.
The photo divided viewers online.
Many believed the truck was too big.
“If your car doesn’t fit in the parking space, find another space,” one wrote.
However, others believed that the driver was right as he had managed to park between the lines of the car space.
Some also thought the driver had left enough room for wheelchairs and baby strollers.
Standards Australia parking guidelines say vehicles are allowed to overhang the curb, but it depends on a few factors.
When a driver reverse parks, he or she must ensure that obstruction to pedestrians and encroachment on the path is kept to a minimum.
When cars are allowed to overhang a car space, it can cause the vehicle to block the road.
Excessive overhang can also direct a large volume of exhaust gases toward the walkers.
Trails 2.3 m or less in width are generally not permitted to have adjacent parking spaces unless wheel brakes have been installed.
Wheel brakes prevent vehicles from protruding more than 300 mm over the curb.
The location in the photo is unknown, however the City of Sydney and Canada Bay Council said 9News.com.au that trailers and pickup trucks can face a fine for trespassing on a trail.
In New South Wales, obstructing a footpath can net a driver a fine starting at $275.
In New South Wales, fines can start from $275 if a van or trailer obstructs a footpath (ranger file image)