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Mayor's Vehicle Ticketed for Illegal Parking in San Julián
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Mayor's Vehicle Ticketed for Illegal Parking in San Julián

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The mayor of San Julián, Carlos Vaca, had his vehicle immobilized for illegal parking near a market.
  • Vaca publicly acknowledged his mistake via social media, stating he parked improperly after buying sandals.
  • The incident drew praise on social media for the traffic officials' impartiality in enforcing rules, even for the mayor.

In San Julián, Bolivia, municipal authority Carlos Vaca found his vehicle immobilized by Traffic and Transport officials for improper parking near the 24 de Junio market. The incident occurred as Vaca had stopped to purchase sandals.

Rather than contesting the action, Vaca publicly supported the officials' work and admitted his error through a social media post. "Good job by Traffic and Transport. I arrived at the market to buy a pair of sandals and when I returned, I found the 'cotito' immobilized. That's what happens to me for not respecting traffic signs," he wrote.

The mayor's post quickly went viral, sparking numerous reactions online. Many users commended the traffic control personnel for applying the rules without regard for rank, noting that the sanction extended even to the highest municipal authority. They emphasized the importance of all citizens respecting traffic regulations.

Good job by Traffic and Transport. I arrived at the market to buy a pair of sandals and when I returned, I found the 'cotito' immobilized. That's what happens to me for not respecting traffic signs.

— Carlos VacaThe mayor of San Julián's statement on social media after his vehicle was ticketed for illegal parking.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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