A nurse has revealed how she taught her entitled neighbour an expensive lesson after he repeatedly allowed visitors to park in her private driveway, leaving her stranded on the street after exhausting 12-hour shifts.
The Parking Problem Escalates
The woman, who shared her story anonymously on Reddit, lives in a small cul-de-sac with a driveway large enough for both her and her husband's cars. The issue began when her neighbour, identified only as Jack, started using her space for his guests.
"First time it happened I thought it was a mistake," she explained. "His brother’s car was in there, he said it’d 'just be a sec'. A week later it was some friend of his 'dropping something off.'" Despite her growing frustration, she initially tried to avoid confrontation, even when she had to park halfway down the street and carry five bags of groceries because a friend's truck was blocking her spot.
Every time she complained, Jack would respond with a casual apology, making her feel like she was being difficult for wanting to use her own property.
The Final Straw
The situation reached its breaking point one Friday night. The nurse returned home after a gruelling 12-hour shift, still in her scrubs and with takeaway food getting cold in the passenger seat.
"And boom, giant white SUV just parked dead centre in my driveway," she recalled. "Not even off to the side. Like, full on blocking me from even pulling in."
When she confronted Jack, he told her his in-laws were visiting and suggested she simply "park on the street, it’s not a big deal." This dismissive response proved to be the final straw.
The Costly Consequences
Having previously checked her legal rights, the nurse knew that in her area, if someone blocks your private driveway, you’re allowed to tow immediately.
She called a tow truck, which arrived within 20 minutes. The SUV was removed before she had even finished half her fries. About an hour later, a furious Jack was banging on her door, complaining that she "didn't have to take it that far."
Her response was perfectly measured: "You told me it wasn’t a big deal, so I treated it like it wasn’t a big deal." Then she closed the door. The neighbour's relatives had to pay nearly $300 (approximately £240) to retrieve their vehicle.
The expensive lesson had the desired effect. "Ever since then, my driveway has stayed crystal clear," the nurse reported. "Not even for 'just a sec'."
Commenters on Reddit overwhelmingly supported her actions. One user noted the flawed logic: "If it's no big deal, did your in-law knowingly park in a strangers driveway instead of parking in the street? The self-entitlement here is wild." Another congratulated her on unlocking 'Neighbourhood Parking Enforcement Officer' mode, adding: "He gambled on your kindness one too many times. Lesson learned."
