Special new car parks for senior citizens have sparked confusion among Aussie motorists due to the unclear signage.
The designated spaces at Harpley Town Centre in Wyndham Vale, Melbourne, are marked with universally recognised male and female icons, leaving many locals questioning how they represent over-60s.
Some suggested a symbol like a walking stick would be more appropriate, while others said writing ‘seniors only’ on the parking bays would have also been effective.
Many shoppers thought the sign represented parking spots for families or carpoolers.
‘I’ve got my partner with me and bubs in the back, so I assumed if it’s got two people there, then we’re sort of in that category,’ one driver told 7NEWS.
Another motorist said they saw the icon with two people on the asphalt and thought they could park there because they had two people in their car.
A third assumed the sign represented a parking spot for a couple with no children.
Harpley Town Centre manager Ian Mackenzie said the icons were supposed to show someone who is elderly but not infirm.
‘Not all elderly people have walking sticks and some people might be offended,’ Mr Mackenzie said.
Extra signage is being added to address the confusion.
Special new car parks for senior citizens have sparked confusion among Aussie motorists due to the signage