In a startling incident at Suntec City Basement 2 carpark, a woman was captured on video trying to reserve a parking lot by standing in it with her young son, refusing to yield even as another car attempted to reverse into the space.
The dashcam footage of the incident, posted by the camcar driver on the SG Road Vigilante – SGRV Facebook page, raises questions about parking etiquette and safety.
The Incident Unfolds
The video, recorded on the netizen’s dashcam, documented the woman’s attempt to “chope” or reserve a parking lot by physically standing in it with her child.
The netizen, who was attempting to reverse into the parking space, observed that the woman remained stationary, seemingly unyielding, even as the car came dangerously close to both mother and son.
Dangerous Standoff
Despite the approaching car, the woman did not move, putting herself and her young son in potential danger as the vehicle aimed to occupy the contested parking spot.
The situation escalated when the driver of the recording vehicle, attempting to maneuver into the lot, encountered resistance from the woman.
It was only when the driver inched forward that the woman knocked on the car window, indicating her presence with the child, and stated, ‘Can’t you see I’m standing with my kid here.’ Unfortunately, the dashcam recording was muted, and the audio of the interaction was not captured.
Facebook Post Description
The netizen who shared the video on Facebook provided a caption that read, “Lady with kid tries to chope/reserve parking lot by standing in the lot. She noticed I’m reversing but didn’t move. It was only when I started to inch in a bit more; she started to knock on my car window, saying, ‘Can’t you see I’m standing with my kid here,’ but my cam recording was muted. Wasn’t able to capture the audio.”
The incident sparks a broader conversation about parking etiquette and safety within busy urban areas like Suntec City. Attempting to reserve a parking space by standing in it poses risks not only to the individual attempting to reserve but also to others navigating the carpark. It raises questions about the need for proper guidelines and awareness regarding parking conduct.