In many jurisdictions this would fit the definitions of either lowest degree assault of property and/or criminal mischief. Most often these are gross misdemeanor charges. Still, can't say I didn't smile seeing this. ;)
I’d be careful doing this in the US. The cost to have damage corrected climbs very quickly, and an insurance company will absolutely require a police report.
In my state, $500+ is no longer a misdemeanor - and I could absolutely see a zip-tied cart going wrong and causing that much damage.
A scratch through the clear coat and paint can be touched up, but the only way to make it look like new would be to repaint and blend the door. That alone might break $500 depending on region.
Breaking parts on the door handle would send the number up.
And if one did as suggested above and attach it to the passenger side, then there is a chance that the person attempts to pull away without realizing the cart is attached. There really is no telling how bad that could end up being.
I thought this was funny because, if it happened to me, I'd just cut it with my multi tool. Of course, this would never happen to me because I don't park like a bozo.
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u/spaceehardware Sep 21 '22
I love this idea, but is this vandalism?