Parked Car Run Over By Mayor In A Tank [Now With Video!]

[TimeLord]

Yep, everything in the thread title is the absolute truth.

Arturas Zuokas, 43, took the drastic action after becoming infuriated with motorists parking their luxury cars illegally around the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius.

The flamboyant politician decided to take the novel approach of fighting illegally parked cars by driving over them in a Russian tank.

He said: ?I wanted to send a clear message that people with big and expensive cars can?t park wherever they feel like and ignore the rights of pedestrians and bike riders.

?It shows a lack of respect and won?t be tolerated. Of course, you have to have a sense of humour in my line of work and I thought this would be a way of drawing attention to the fact that the city intends to be proactive in its fight against illegal parking.?

The shocked owner of the Mercedes was photographed exiting a shop to find his German saloon destroyed by the smartly dressed civic leader.

The car was later crushed.

The world needs more politicians like this guy. People who will do something rather than talk about it, and who will do it with tanks!

I wonder how much crushing the car really needed afterwards after having a tank over it?

Source: http://swns.com/mayor-runs-over-illegally-parked-car-in-tank-021245.html

I love how he helps sweep up the glass before going on his way.

 

[sms_117b]

this is just awesome, if I was in charge of a city or Nation or a group of nations all under my authoritarian rule, I'd still love to do this!

 

[nukethetuna]

Honestly, most problems in a city could be solved by the mayor running them over with a tank.

 

[Seives-Sliver]

Very good man this, doing something about a problem, other than talking about it to other bloated politicians.

 

[GundamSentinel]

Well, fair is fair. Sometimes a little lawful stupid goes a long way. I hope he makes a habit of this.

 

[Reishadowen]

...you know, most people would just TOW the cars to the nearest impound lots and make those rich people pay extra fees.

Although I have to admit, I kinda like his Judge Dredd approach to problem solving. We could probably use a little more of that attitude and direction in our politicians.

I wish they had a screenshot of the owner's face when he saw it though, that would have been at least as awesome. XD

 

[Scolar Visari]

I would promptly sue the ever loving fuck out of everybody involved in this if I were the owner of that car.

 

[Vrach]

Say what you will, I'd back the Mercedes owner for suing that mayor's arse off for both a pile of money and his position.

We invented parking tickets and parking tow trucks for a reason. Maybe he should've gotten into one of those instead.

 

[Irridium]

That's hilarious.

Wonder how many people will illegally park now knowing their cars could get run over by a tank.

 

[Henrik Moeller]

Well, it's not a tank, he isn't driving it and it's dumb as hell seeing as he doesn't actually have the law on his side. Way to set an example.

 

[J-dog42]

Not to be pedantic but that is more an APC than a tank. Doesn't stop the awesomeness though.

 

[Sethzard]

Well that's one way to make a statement. I don't really think that this was entirely appropriate, though I would agree if the owner offended a lot.

 

[Tartarga]

"The car was later crushed"

So they crushed it a second time? That just seems like it's adding insult to injury, unless it's for recycling purposes. Then it's okay.

 

[Esotera]

So many questions, and so much respect. How does one simply acquire a tank? This can't be legal, right? How easy is it to get elected to Lithuanian office, because I'm going there.

 

[WanderingFool]

Yep, everything in the thread title is the absolute truth.

Well, I read the title, and my first thought was, "This has to be true!"

 

[Sephren468]

I wonder if his insurance covered "crazy mayor in a APC" lol.....

 

[Doclector]

Let's just hope he never decides to crack down on sound pollution.

"oh, you must want everyone to hear your demon postman rap metal dubstep remixes, since you're playing it so loud. Let me help you by blowing A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF YOUR HOUSE!"

 

[SckizoBoy]

Not to be pedantic but that is more an APC than a tank. Doesn't stop the awesomeness though.

My thoughts exactly... thought it was an armoured car, originally, but prob an APC.

Anyway, I saw this on telegraph.co.uk earlier today on their 'pics of the day' section, found it strangely fitting. Still, have to ask, did he get any insurance details?

 

[InsaneMaggot]

"The car was later crushed"

So they crushed it a second time? That just seems like it's adding insult to injury, unless it's for recycling purposes. Then it's okay.

obviously the mayor ran over it a second time, since the car was still illegaly parked, albeit crushed.

OT : I'd vote for him. Any man with a tank that threathens my car has my vote. 4more years! 4more years!

 

[emeraldrafael]

So? In th US anyone can own a tank. you dont need to just be the mayor.

Besides, I think people would be happier with this then with the way impound lots run in the states (not that its bad, just people will always have butthurt).