Coles truck photographed parked in disabled spot sparks outrage

A Coles delivery truck has sparked outrage in a Melbourne suburb after it was photographed parked in a disability parking space.

The vehicle was snapped parked outside a doctor's surgery in Deepdene on Monday in the city's east, supposedly without the appropriate permit.

An outraged passerby took to Facebook to deplore the act, claiming the driver had prevented another person who required the spot from parking.

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"How long has Coles and 'Nicole' had disabled parking?" they wrote.

"While this guy was making his deliveries a poor person was wanting this spot to attend his Doctor's appointment."

In the photo, the truck is clearly parked in front of a parking sign that states the space is a "Mail Zone" between 4.30pm and 5.30pm, and at all other times the space is reserved for disability parking.

In Victoria, only postal vehicles can stop or park in a "Mail Zone", any other vehicle risks a fine of $115.

Anyone caught stopped in a disability parking bay without a permit can be fined $192.

A Coles spokesperson told 9News.com.au that all delivery drivers undergo extensive training on standard road rules "including where to park when delivering groceries".

"We are working to investigate this incident and will provide further education where needed to ensure this doesn't happen again," they said.