The Wrecking Truck: A Rolling Menace with No Limits or Rules
The wrecking truck, a rolling monster, has no limits and is not bound by any legal rules. It roams the streets and avenues, lifting any vehicle that appears to be parked incorrectly, without any regard for the law. The machine acts as it pleases, with abuse and brutality.
Applying the Law, but with Discrimination?
The press notes that applying the law is necessary to avoid chaos in the streets. However, it would be better to separate the good from the bad, without unfairly targeting certain vehicles at the expense of others. Although all vehicles are parked on the same line, in the second position or even on the sidewalk, it is unclear who will pay the price.
The Wrecking Truck Lurks Around the Corner
This wrecking truck often makes its own rules. From early morning, it emerges from its lair, going to work, hunting down those who have not parked in the limited parking spaces available. In the capital and its surroundings, it is common to spend a lot of time searching for a parking spot, only to find oneself driving around in circles until a space is found.
Lucky to Find a Parking Spot
Those who find a clearly marked parking spot in the city center are lucky. They would be even luckier if they were not targeted by municipal agents or subcontractors who lurk around the corner. Like an octopus at work, the wrecking truck imposes its own rules, targeting cars that it deems to be parked incorrectly, even if they are parked correctly. The fines and penalties imposed on the owners of these vehicles are often unfounded and abusive.
Abuses Exposed
Although the wrecking truck may sometimes be right, it often disregards the regulations governing its activities. Its practices are often in flagrant violation of the law, and its disregard for other people's property sparks discontent and violent reactions. While we are not opposed to the application of the law, the towing of vehicles that are parked incorrectly should not be done in a way that causes harm. Who can stop this hegemony?
Exposing Abuses on Social Media
The regular posting of videos on Facebook, accompanied by criticism and comments, has exposed these abuses. The municipalities responsible for these wrecking trucks and the relevant authorities should take action to address these irregularities and put an end to the abusive power of these machines. It is always better to restore order in one's own house before imposing it elsewhere.
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