A photograph of a brand new Rolls Royce Cullinan, valued at a minimum of £500,000, parked directly on the shared pedestrian pavement outside Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has ignited a heated debate online.
Luxury Vehicle on the Pavement
The image, shared on the popular Facebook page 'Shite Parking Watch UK' on 19 December 2025, shows the high-end SUV stationed on the walkway outside the Selfridges entrance. The vehicle, a 2025 model only registered in September of that year, also boasts a personalised registration plate. Checks on the website SwiftReg suggest the plate alone is worth close to £30,000.
The post was captioned "Car park? How dare you!" and quickly amassed over 700 comments as observers clashed over the driver's actions.
Defence and Derision: A Social Media Split
The reaction was sharply divided. Some commenters defended the pavement parking, citing the car's extraordinary value. One person argued, "That's a £500,000 brand new urban RR Cullinan series 2, if he wants to park on the pavement he can." Another quipped, "I mean, that's a four bed semi detached house on wheels, park where you want at that point."
However, many others were highly critical, condemning the act as arrogant and inconsiderate. A pointed comment read, "Whether it's a £500,000 RR or an expensive £3,000,000 Ferrari or a £200 knackered Fiesta, the laws of the road are the same, yet the arrogance of the drivers differ massively."
Accessibility and Entitlement in Focus
The debate quickly moved beyond the car's price tag to issues of public space and accessibility. Critics highlighted the potential hazard for pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities or young children. One Facebook user stated, "Don't worry about pushchairs, mobile scooters or wheelchairs, as long as your convenience comes before everyone else." Another added a moral dimension, commenting, "You can buy the material things in life but you can't put a price on manners and class."
Official DVLA records confirm the vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, indicating it is legally roadworthy despite the controversial parking choice. The incident underscores the ongoing tension between perceived privilege and shared public responsibility in busy urban centres like Birmingham.
