I’ve never seen one of those signs, but I drive a pickup and could suggest the issue is a sidewalk. Backing a truck into a spot can cause the bed of the truck to overhang whatever you’ve backed into, which could block a sidewalk or other walking path. Typically there is less overhang from the front of a vehicle to the front wheels than there is from the rear of the vehicle to the rear wheels, so pulling into a space forward wouldn’t impede any walking path as much.
For sure, it’s really annoying how far a pickup can intrude over the sidewalk. Especially with a tow hitch, and a tow hitch can be painful in the shins.
There a general problem in the US where we’re so car-centric that many don’t seem to expect people will ever walk, even on the sidewalk.
I’ve never seen one of those signs, but I drive a pickup and could suggest the issue is a sidewalk. Backing a truck into a spot can cause the bed of the truck to overhang whatever you’ve backed into, which could block a sidewalk or other walking path. Typically there is less overhang from the front of a vehicle to the front wheels than there is from the rear of the vehicle to the rear wheels, so pulling into a space forward wouldn’t impede any walking path as much.
Even without the sidewalk. Tons of trucks back in and take the front of the space behind them, basically turning them into compact only spaces.
For sure, it’s really annoying how far a pickup can intrude over the sidewalk. Especially with a tow hitch, and a tow hitch can be painful in the shins.
There a general problem in the US where we’re so car-centric that many don’t seem to expect people will ever walk, even on the sidewalk.
Or maybe it’s the recent loss of empathy