DRIVERS in Edinburgh have been having a bit of trouble recently it seems.
As The National has previously reported, a bug in satnav systems caused a bit of trouble for motorists in the capital earlier in the year, directing them down a staircase.
Unperturbed, multiple drivers – including one small lorry – attempted to cut down the route anyway. Of course, they got stuck.
Now, another motorist in the Scottish capital has come in for a spot of bother after apparently choosing the wrong place to park.
Images shared on social media show a Specsavers van in a tricky position on Edinburgh’s Castle Street.
Directly next to the stuck van is a red sign stating: "Caution. Automatic bollards in operation. No parking.”
Aidan McNelis spotted the van and told the SWNS news agency the obvious joke: "Should've gone to Specsavers.”
My daughter took this just after I took the photo. Big happy head on me for having witnessed such perfection. Absolutely delighted. pic.twitter.com/r2Pg0saZOA
— Aidan McNelis (@aidanmcnelis) March 24, 2024
The popular World Bollard Association social media account also shared the image, writing: “You couldn’t make this up.
"Congratulations @Specsavers, this is absolutely magnificent.”
One user responded: "If this isn’t an advertisement is needs to be."
"Makes me even happier that I now use Vision Express," another quipped, while others added: "Can't park there mate."
A classic.
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