Particular new automotive parks for senior residents have sparked confusion amongst Aussie motorists because of the unclear signage.
The designated areas at Harpley City Centre in Wyndham Vale, Melbourne, are marked with universally recognised female and male icons, leaving many locals questioning how they symbolize over-60s.
Some recommended a logo like a strolling stick can be extra acceptable, whereas others mentioned writing ‘seniors solely’ on the parking bays would have additionally been efficient.
Many patrons thought the signal represented parking spots for households or carpoolers.
‘I’ve bought my companion with me and bubs within the again, so I assumed if it is bought two individuals there, then we’re kind of in that class,’ one driver instructed 7NEWS.
One other motorist mentioned they noticed the icon with two individuals on the asphalt and thought they might park there as a result of they’d two individuals of their automotive.
A 3rd assumed the signal represented a parking spot for a pair with no kids.
Harpley City Centre supervisor Ian Mackenzie mentioned the icons have been supposed to point out somebody who’s aged however not infirm.
‘Not all aged individuals have strolling sticks and a few individuals is likely to be offended,’ Mr Mackenzie mentioned.
Additional signage is being added to handle the confusion.
Particular new automotive parks for senior residents have sparked confusion amongst Aussie motorists because of the signage
