Double Parking is a major problem in my community because it creates difficult …show more content…
Double parking occurs when multiple vehicles park on both sides of the road causing the path to be reduced and moving space to be limited. In addition, double parking is not just a problem in my community and other neighborhoods but in busy cities as well. Double parking makes it extremely difficult for vehicles to pass by and maneuver through the road. According to the article “Double Parking: Civil Disobedience Of Parking” by The National Review, double parking is an act that has to be stopped or avoided to prevent road blockage. “In neighborhoods where there is barely enough street parking on both sides, this creates an impossible situation. There is literally no place for these thousands of cars to go”(Marcus). This routine has become so popular that many people think it's legal, but it's actually a traffic violation for obvious reasons. Double parking may even block the road for larger vehicles and street cleaners. In addition, that creates an impossible situation for the larger vehicles and any cars trying to pass by when the trucks are blocked in, causing traffic congestion and drivers to be frustrated. As a result of Double parking drivers may even become aggressive and impatient