While double parking is a selfish act, responding with vandalism or violence is not a justified reaction to being blocked by a vehicle.
Legal practitioner Radin Amir Afifi Ahmad Aruani said in addition to criminal charges, the perpetrator may also face civil action from the owner of the damaged vehicle, who could file a claim for compensation.
Vandalism Over Double Parking is NOT Justified
He said individuals committing such acts may be charged under Section 427 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of imprisonment of not less than one year and up to a maximum of five years, a fine, or both.
“One wrongful act (illegal parking) does not justify another wrongful act to make it a fair outcome. There are more appropriate actions that can be taken instead of committing mischief, which could have legal implications for the perpetrator,” he said.
Radin Amir was commenting on a video that was widely circulated on social media last week showing the actions of a man smashing a car window using a stone at a parking area, allegedly in Sungai Buloh.
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