Driver is slammed for infuriating act in the middle of Sydney – as commuters take aim at the state confused road user is from
A confused driver has left commuters furious after accidentally blocking the Sydney CBD's main tram line.
A car with Queensland license plates recently brought the light rail to a standstill on George Street, outside the Queen Victoria building.
The tram beeped madly as the Queenslander finally maneuvered to the side of the light rail line and came to a stop on the sidewalk.
The confused driver drove onto the light rail tracks and blocked the tram full of passengers, causing it to stop
The footage was uploaded to Reddit on Monday, with the poster sharing their frustration over the act.
“Turn left onto Market Street onto the light rail!!! The tram driver keeps honking and the car won't move,” the commuter wrote.
Many were quick to blame the fact that the car was apparently driven by a Queenslander as the reason for the car's behavior.
“Queenslanders… shaking heads,” one person wrote. “Typical Queenslanders,” wrote another.
'B***dy Queenslanders. Two heads, no brains,” said one social media user.
Other people expressed shock and frustration that the vehicle was on a tram track.
“They're definitely handing out fines for this, so frustrating,” one person wrote.
“I wish plows were mounted on the front of trams for this reason,” said another.
However, some social media users expressed empathy for the plight of the Queensland driver.
“I feel sorry for all the drivers confused by our overly complicated roads,” one person wrote.
Others couldn't believe the driver's actions and saw the humor in the situation.
“Those big signs saying 'No access to trams except' are really throwing off the 'ol noggin,' someone wrote.
'No son. We don't need Google Maps for our trip to Sydney – we can use my 2004 Gregory's!' another wrote.
The Queenslander then maneuvered to the side of the roadway and stopped their vehicle, allowing the stationary tram to slowly drive past the car.
According to Transport for NSW, drivers are not allowed to drive in front of a tram, turn in front of a tram or 'stop or park within the tram track (even if you don't see a tram)'.
It is essential that motorists follow traffic lights and signs and never queue at intersections.
A spokesperson for Transport for NSW told Daily Mail Australia that cars and vehicles, such as those used by emergency services, can sometimes travel on the tram tracks for a variety of reasons.
“Light rail drivers are trained to deal with pedestrians and other vehicles entering the network and to act quickly to ensure the safety of themselves, passengers and the general public,” they said.
'If there is a blockage on the network, light rail drivers will maintain a safe traveling distance from the other vehicle and report the incident to the control centre.'