Abandoned cars in UM free parking lots

Unattended cars have been occupying the free parking lots in the University of Macau (UM). According to a report by Macao Daily News, these cars include double plate cars and sports cars.
The report indicates that over ten “zombie cars” (a term derived from the Cantonese expression for cars whose maintenance and usage are absent for a long period of time), which are already covered in dust, have been spotted in the area. Missing valid car licenses, with only temporary movement permits issued in 2015, as well as flat tires are some of the signs indicating the abandonment of the vehicles.
A student from UM, surnamed Chow, noted, “[There are] many fancy double plated cars, including several sports cars, which can be seen when you pass by.” He then questioned, “Are people in UM that rich?” Chow further revealed that cars of people who have no connection to the university sometimes occupy a large number of spaces, leaving UM staff and students with no place to park.
When interviewed, a UM teacher complained that zombie cars keep being abandoned in UM parking lots, and that they “basically occupy the preferred spots for drivers.”
UM parking lots are currently free to everyone, including visitors. The school allows visitors’ cars to be parked for a maximum of 24 hours, and once any vehicle is overdue, it might be locked. The school revealed that an implementation of small fees for visitors may occur in the third quarter of this year, however, such policy will only come into effect after certain legal procedures have been completed. Staff reporter