Auntie Sparks Outrage After ‘Choping’ Car Park Lot at Kovan
A video showing a woman allegedly reserving a car park lot at Kovan by standing inside it has gone viral, sparking heated debate online. The incident, captured and circulated on social media, shows the woman confronting motorists while holding her ground in the lot. At one point, she is even seen raising her middle finger, which drew further criticism from netizens.
Many Singaporeans likened the act to the common practice of “chope-ing” tables at hawker centres with tissue packets, except this time applied to car parks. While some defended her by saying she was there first, the majority condemned the behaviour as selfish and disruptive.
Netizens React Strongly to the Incident
The comments section quickly turned into a battleground of opinions. Some users slammed the woman’s actions as childish, with one remarking that “grown woman behave like this” while another labelled her a “Karen on the loose.” Others joked that if tissue paper could be used to reserve seats at food courts, then drivers should start bringing toilet rolls to “chope” parking spaces too.
Not everyone found the incident amusing. Several called for stricter laws, with suggestions of imposing heavy fines — even up to $5,000 — for anyone attempting to block or reserve parking lots. One user pointed out that HDB regulations clearly prohibit reserving lots with objects, and questioned if a person standing in the lot should be treated the same way.
Parking Etiquette and Enforcement in Singapore
Parking disputes are not new in Singapore, especially in densely populated estates where car park lots are in high demand. HDB and town councils have repeatedly reminded motorists that placing objects to reserve lots is not allowed and may result in fines.
However, the Kovan incident raises a grey area — can a person physically “chope” a lot without consequences? Some commenters urged the affected driver to simply call the police, arguing that such actions amount to public nuisance or even harassment.
With the video still circulating widely, many are waiting to see if authorities will take action. The case has reignited the conversation on parking etiquette and highlighted the need for clearer enforcement to prevent similar disputes in the future.
Would you have driven into the lot or waited it out? This debate shows how one small parking dispute can spark a nationwide conversation.