Money to buy a car, but no parking space! Car owner angrily yells, "If there's a parking space, I'll park on the street!"
I have a few friends who have years of experience "car ownership without a car". They are happy to be passengers in cars, but they have no intention of becoming car owners. Sometimes I think they are the embodiment of wisdom - carefree people who are free from car ownership
Why is driving in Hong Kong such a torment when car owners already bear heavy taxes and expenses (first registration tax, license fees, fuel tax, tunnel tolls, etc.)?Driving should bring convenience to life, but Hong Kong car owners seem unable to enjoy the pleasure of driving at all times. Traffic jams even during off-peak hours... the cost of maintaining a car is considerable... and the recent trend of all-you-can-eat beef jerky...adds even more pressure to an already stressful life.
Where to drive for a weekend getaway? In busy areas, the parking lot entrances are guaranteed to be packed with cars. The major headache of parking spaces undoubtedly limits one's life plans. With insufficient paid parking, one is forced to live in fear, risking the prospect of running out of space.Consider the parking problem before buying a car; if you still decide to face the challenge, it shows your undeniable love for cars.
Rapidly increasing car ownership, insufficient legal parking spaces, and relentless fines for illegal parking... a nightmare triangle for car owners!
The government is helpless to address the increasing number of cars, and car owners complain that legal parking spaces cannot keep up with demand... both problems are in a dead loop. Hong Kong has a large number of cars and people, and car owners have undoubtedly experienced the frustration caused by a shortage of legal parking spaces. Undeniably, this shortage inevitably leads to illegal parking obstructing streets, forcing car owners to endure the frustration of parking illegally.Is the problem caused by insufficient parking facilities, thus trapping illegal parking... or is it selfish illegal parking to avoid paying the $320 fine?Stakeholders have their own opinions, and on this topic that could spark a global debate, this editor will remain neutral.
The only touching thing is that when law enforcement arrives to issue tickets, this scene awakens the long-dormant spirit of mutual assistance in the hearts of Hong Kong people. At the sound of "Tickets, please!", car owners will rush from all directions, escaping the economic crisis of losing $320
The number of berths has actually decreased instead of increased?
A layout modification resembling "beef jerky" that was recently circulated online has become familiar to motorists—the image clearly expresses the frustration of insufficient parking spaces for motorcycles.With 100,000 registered motorcycles, there are a ridiculously small number of parking spaces—only a little over 30,000.Even small motorcycles face a severe shortage of parking spaces, let alone the massive private cars that occupy an entire lane.
Image source: Internet
The number of berths in Hong Kong has reached a critical point early on.In some busy areas such as Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui, there has even been an "abnormal" ironic phenomenon of a decrease in berths. Traffic jams caused by double parking on the roadside have long been commonplace.Even if you have the inherent advantage of having a parking lot downstairs, there is no guarantee that you will be able to get a monthly rental parking space and become a winner in life -many car parks require car owners to participate in knockout competitions every year and draw lots to allocate monthly rental parking spaces. One lottery will determine whether life will be convenient in the coming year. It is hard to find a parking space, and many times it can be solved without being willing to pay. You must know that "caring and working happily" is not a matter of course in Hong Kong.
Rare metered parking spaces... have become a tool for shops to make money?
Many restaurants and parking lots prefer to locate in areas with metered parking spaces, as providing parking for customers is bound to be profitable. They privatize valuable nearby land resources,turning public parking spaces into their money-making tools.Other drivers can only dare to be angry but dare not speak out. This abuse of public space by "parking hoarders" stifles other drivers' right to fair use, making it even more difficult for the already scarce metered parking spaces to fulfill their purpose of providing convenience to drivers. The problem of "parking hoarders" involves intricate relationships that are difficult for outsiders to understand, making the problem even more difficult to resolve. Businesses that control public parking spaces control the market, relying on taxpayers to foot the bill.
If you're lucky enough to get a parking space, you absolutely must pay for it!
In an era when there is a 100% chance of plagiarism, renting dozens of dollars per hour is not something you can afford to save. At least you don’t have to be nervous when you go shopping, watching movies, and eating in the future.You can buy it for just a few tens of dollars and it’s a great value for money!
Given the high volume of traffic and narrow streets in busy areas,illegal street parking is indeed a high-risk behavior... Besides getting a ticket, what if you get scratched by other vehicles? Purchasing comprehensive insurance for your car will naturally eliminate these worries!Comprehensive insurance generally covers vehicle damage caused by accidents. If your car is scratched by roadside debris, handcarts, or other vehicles, at least the insurance company will cover it, saving you the expense of car washes. Furthermore, all car owners should install a long-range dashcam to record everything happening around their vehicle. In the unfortunate event of an accident, having evidence makes it easier to determine liability. Prioritize your own safety before you can afford to park illegally!