COSTCO shoppers have revealed a “routine” check out process that has been driving everyone crazy.
The move by some inconsiderate motorists involves them stopping in the middle of the road at stores – just so they can load their car with groceries.
This has prompted fellow shoppers to brand them “land sharks”.
In a thread on Reddit, one shopper posted a picture of a “land shark” in action – prompting a furious response from other motorists.
The person who posted the image wrote: “This ‘a–hole’ drove his car to the middle of the street and blocked cars from coming and going so he could load his groceries and leave.
“He ignored people when they confronted him.
‘We hum the theme from Jaws’
One motorist replied: “This is so true.
“I’m careful to avoid aisles where cars are backed up by someone blocking traffic waiting for someone else to unload.
“It gets to the point where cars parked in the same aisle are prevented from backing-out too.
“I’ve even seen drivers who slowly stalk people pushing full carts through the parking lot then stop and wait for them to unload.
“My wife and I call them ‘land sharks’ and we start humming the theme from Jaws whenever we see one.”
Parking disputes between drivers have been known to flare up and cause intense rows.
In one recent case, a frustrated driver whose neighbor continually blocked his car after being asked to stop revealed his final solution to end the feud.
The man was at his wit’s end when he learned the “entitled” reason behind his neighbor’s bad parking job.
The Rhode Island resident first tried leaving a polite note, but when that was ignored, he upped the ante with a firm ultimatum.
“Please park somewhere else. It is very hard to get out. It has been several days. If you park here again I will contact the landlady,” the message read.
The driver, named Jordan, admitted he struggles with confrontation and initially hoped a written request would resolve the issue, Newsweek reported.
But his neighbor, who he believes was dodging a second parking fee by squeezing two cars into one space, ignored the first note completely.
Fed up, Jordan turned to Reddit for advice, where thousands backed him in taking stronger action.
“I’d just call the landlord now and have them towed. That’s ridiculous,” one user wrote.
“Contact the landlady NOW. This person knows what they’re doing and DON’T CARE about you. Why are you being extra nice? You left 1 note, they ignored it, so call the landlady and have it towed,” added another.
Jordan’s case struck a chord online, with his post racking up over 17,000 upvotes.
Why is it illegal to block a driveway?
Blocking a driveway is illegal in the United States due to the limiting of access to emergency care.
Aside from being inconsiderate, blocking a driveway is a serious safety hazard, cops say.
Blocking the driveway of someone’s home is illegal in all 50 states, with fines and penalties varying by state.
For instance, blocking a driveway in San Francisco, California can earn a driver a hefty towing $286 fee and a $110 ticket.
That’s not including the feed to retrieve the vehicle from an impound lot, which averages over $600.
In an emergency, a blocked driveway can mean the difference between life and death for a patient.
“In the United States, it is illegal to block a driveway, even your own,” reads Parklio’s website.
“It’s a matter of public safety: emergency services like fire trucks, ambulances, or police cars need that space to get in and out.
“An obstructed driveway might also prevent vehicles from pulling out onto the road to seek emergency services.”
Source: San Francisco Police Department, Parklio
