Double park without leaving a number? One KL incident shows why that may backfire
The risks go beyond the law: someone might be in a hurry, have an emergency, or simply need to leave, and a blocked car can quickly turn a minor inconvenience into a major headache.
SHAH ALAM - The next time you think about double parking in a jam-packed area, it might be worth pausing to leave your number on the dashboard.
It is common sense and the right thing to do, especially since double parking is illegal under Malaysia’s Road Transport Act 1987, carrying fines of between RM4,000 and RM10,000 or even up to a year in prison.
The risks go beyond the law: someone might be in a hurry, have an emergency, or simply need to leave, and a blocked car can quickly turn a minor inconvenience into a major headache.
A recent viral incident in Kuala Lumpur highlighted exactly that. A woman, unable to retrieve her car for over an hour due to a double-parked Perodua Ativa, eventually lost patience and damaged the vehicle in frustration.
According to captions accompanying videos circulating on social media, the woman had intended to pick up her child from school but was unable to leave after finding her car blocked by a double-parked vehicle.
Despite honking repeatedly for over an hour, the owner of the vehicle did not return, prompting members of the public to gather at the scene. Frustration eventually took over, and the woman reportedly damaged all four sides of the car.
The vehicle’s owner, identified as a businessman known locally as Encik Mohamad, subsequently lodged a police report.
Following the incident, the woman, identified as Ayu, issued a public apology in a video posted on TikTok.
In the video, Ayu admitted she lost control of her emotions after waiting for an extended period without being able to contact the vehicle’s owner. She also revealed that she had been called to the Wangsa Maju police station after the report was lodged.
“The video went viral and caused damage to Mohamad’s reputation. I apologise to him and his wife. This is a lesson and a reminder for me not to resort to violence,” she said, adding that she would compensate him for the damage.
Ayu also appealed to the public to stop sharing the footage online and to remove reposted videos, stating that the viral spread of the clip had negatively affected those involved.
In the video, Ayu showed visible dents and scratches on the vehicle, confirming that she would bear the full cost of repairs. The comments section of the post was disabled, limiting public responses on the platform.
As of March 31, police have not issued an official statement regarding the case.
Double parking remains a common issue in busy urban areas, particularly near schools, commercial districts and residential neighbourhoods where parking space is limited.
While the practice is often justified as temporary, the incident serves as a reminder that failing to leave a contact number can create unnecessary inconvenience for others and occasionally escalate tensions beyond what anyone would consider a reasonable outcome.
After all, a simple phone number on the dashboard might save more than just time.
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