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'Barnacle' windscreen blocker pitched as alternative to wheel clamping (+ video)
How’s this for a cycle lane parking deterrent? A great big limpet that obscures the driver’s view.
Wheel clamping is costly, awkward and time-consuming, but ETA reports on an alternative. Secured with suction via an in-built pump, the Barnacle is said to be almost impossible to remove.
The lightweight device is easy to apply and also boasts an anti-tamper alarm. If you find one on your windscreen, you simply pay your fine over the phone after which you will be given a code to remove it. You then have 24 hours to return it to a drop-off location to avoid another fine.
The manufacturers claim the Barnacle makes parking enforcement easier for all parties involved: administrators, enforcement personnel and the offending driver. They’re currently priced at $499 (around £385).
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In order to stop the modern driver wouldn't you need to apply one to their mobile phone as well? That would at least get them looking up long enough for them to realise their windscreen was blocked
It should have a tazer option, if you input the code incorretly 3 times, whilst trying to hack/crack it...
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with the name I had expected it to be more round, and couldn't see how it would completely block the driver's vision.
That said, I'm sure that some would just carry on driving while looking out the side window or around the barnacle (even if they looked stupid whilst doing it).
Immobilisation with a boot (or, arguably, a sledgehammer) is still the best option, IMO.
Otherwise...
"Stop a Douchebag" Ep.17 - Sticker For the Lady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHJxIwvFIGY&feature=youtu.be
Loved every second of that!
LOL at that last one. I knew school was a waste of time, should have been earning blowjob money instead!
F*cking Awesome!
Was the Christian Bale from American Hustle vibe intentional?
Excellent idea. I will put one of these on every car that is covering the pavement when I walk the kids to school. How heavy will 50 of them be to carry?
No problem for Ace
https://youtu.be/Iy4cME1aeWk
It's a good job that cars don't have windows that drivers could open and lean out of to see.
Driving with your windscreen obscured also attracts points and an invoice nowadays. Going from a civil offence to a criminal one wouldn't be the smartest move but who knows...
Hahahaha... I'll take that bet come wintertime.
Maybe they should go further, spray a fine vodka mist in the cabin.
Just watched that without sound. Is it a joke or just an American idea?
Wonder how many affected drivers would be using their insurer's "free" windscreen replacement service to avoid the unlocking fee.