In some locations, finding a parking space can be a real odyssey. Often, you have to make more turns than a merry-go-round, and when you see a free space a few meters ahead, it is when you realize that Murphy's law exists: some preceding vehicle occupies it. Without a doubt, it is a situation that exasperates some drivers, but this does not justify saving a space on the street for a family member or acquaintance to park their car.
Despite this, it is not that rare for this to happen. Without going any further, a few days ago the case of a man who, sitting talking on his cell phone on the road, tried to prevent a car from occupying the space that he was reserving with his presence went viral on social networks. This took place in France, but similar situations also occur in Spain.
In fact, the collaborative platform for motorists SocialDrive has shared on The woman is accompanied by a man who ends up hitting the vehicle that she is trying to maneuver to park.
The majority of comments on the publication disapprove of the behavior of the woman and her companion. One user even points out that this action would be “the equivalent of leaving the beach chair at 6 in the morning on the shore,” in reference to those people who get up early in the summer to save a place on the sand on the front line. of sea and then they go off to do their homework. So, when they return later, with the beach crowded, they keep their good spot.
At this point, you may wonder if it is legal to reserve parking for another driver. The regulations do not make explicit reference to this action, but article 122 of the Traffic and Road Safety Law does indicate that “as long as there is shelter, a pedestrian zone or some other suitable space, pedestrians may not remain standing on the shoulder. nor on the road, even if it is waiting for the arrival of a vehicle.” The regulations add that, until the car arrives, the pedestrian will have to wait on a sidewalk and access the road or shoulder just when they are about to get into the vehicle.
Although the text does not make a specific reference to the reservation of parking spaces on the street, it can be interpreted that the presence of a person occupying the road - in this case to reserve the parking space - does not comply with the norm. . In fact, the police could fine you for it.
And pedestrians must also comply with the regulations. According to the Legalitas online portal, crossing the street outside the pedestrian crossings or traveling on the road when there is a practicable pedestrian zone can entail a financial penalty of up to 80 euros.
