Gardai were left a bit bemused after noticing what may be the the worst parking job of all time.
Officers in Fermoy, Co Cork, struggled to miss the glaring problem with traffic flow on one of the town's streets after a BMW was left right up by the centre line on Emmet St.
The driver now has a lovely towing fee for himself as well as a fine, Cork Beo reports.
Gardai are now urging all motorists to think about other road users (including emergency service access) when they leave their vehicles.
They said: "Fermoy Gardaí noticed this car parked jusssst a little bit too far from the kerb.
"The continuous white line on the passenger side is the centre of the street.
"It was towed away, as it caused an obstruction. Remember, you must consider other road users when aband-, I mean, parking your vehicle.
"This driver will be paying a towing fee and a fixed charge penalty.
"On a serious note, you may obstruct emergency services trying to attend a serious incident. If you break down, or can't move, give us a call and we'll help you out."
Fines for house parties and non-wearing of masks will not come into force for another week because of a red-tape delay.
Administrative obstacles have held up implementing legislation enacted almost a month ago.
Changes are needed to the Garda system so officers can issue fixed charge penalty notices.
Work by the State prosecutor and the Courts Service also needs to be finished.
Garda commissioner Drew Harris, above, said on Thursday the fines would probably be in operation at the “tail end of next week”.
It is understood the final wording of the offence is being worked out with the DPP and the courts.
Under the new laws, people attending house parties in breach of Covid rules could be fined €150. Those organising a house party face fines of €500.
Anyone not wearing a face mask can be hit with an €80 fine.
