The incredible note left by a Turkish driver in his car to avoid a ticket in Alexandroupolis

Parking on the streets of large cities in Greece has turned into a daily nightmare for many residents, since available parking spaces are now hard to find.

With indignation running high, many are those who choose to leave their vehicle in places where parking is prohibited, making it difficult for many of their fellow citizens to pass.

Many attempt to express their dissatisfaction with those who park illegally, without resorting to vandalism or damage. Many people leave notes addressed to drivers who break the law.

However, recently we have observed  another phenomenon that tends to become normal, namely the driver himself leaving a note on the windshield of his car, begging authorities to be lenient and not issuing a ticket.

In this specific case, as we local media in Alexandroupolis relayed, a driver left a note on the windshield of his car, addressing the local authorities, having parked illegally on one of the city's streets.

The note stands out for its originality, since the driver wrote "Don't write me up, I'm a Turk with Greek license plates. I stopped to shop and leave money in the city (I'll also eat in a tavern later)".

Within hours, his note went viral on the internet, having been posted on Facebook groups, as well as on many X and Instagram accounts. The driver may have thought that the Greek license plates would increase his chances of receiving a ticket, but clarifying that he is of Turkish origin would have been a “pardon” in the eyes of the authorities.

In any case, although we do not know the outcome of the case, it is good for us as drivers to avoid parking in places where it is not allowed, but also as passersby, whenever we spot an illegally parked vehicle, what we should do is call the police or municipal authorities, who are the only ones competent to issue a fine.