This was somewhat amusing to read, but I wonder how the owners of such small cars really feel. Are you absolutely sure they are so smug?

I read an article recently where the owner claimed that parking like that was the whole point of having a smart car! Un-frickin-believable!

(1) Maybe the owner was merely in a hurry to find a parking spot and didn't take the time to think things through?
There is a smart car owner who lives a couple of roads away from me and they always park their car like that.

(2) Perhaps the driver didn't realize that sticking out into traffic like that was creating a hazard?
Then they need to retake the driving test, as you are taught to park properly so that you don't cause delays on the road (especially in big cities).

(3) If the driver had parked in the standard-sized gap left by a much larger car, would you feel that the unused space was wasted?

No because there would still be enough space for another smart car or at worst a motorbike, and it's better than sticking out in traffic. These things are especially hazardous to cyclists.

I get all the benefits of owning a small car, and like I said there's nothing wrong with small cars. It's just the arrogant owners who believe the rules don't apply to them.

Cg