YuA group of climate activists, known for deflating the tires of SUVs with extremely high fuel consumption, have officially arrived in Portugal and have already made their first move, encouraging more people to join the protest. Vehicle owners were alerted to this action on social networks, with the group acknowledging authorship of this form of protest.
The organization, called Tire Extinguishers, posted on Twitter a photo of the flyer left on the drivers’ windshields, explaining that the group does so “because driving this giant vehicle in urban areas has serious consequences for others.” .
These four-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles are considered “gas suckers”.
The need for more ambitious measures to combat climate change, extreme weather events and humanitarian crises was also emphasized, arguing that “we have a responsibility to act with our own hands, because our governments and politicians will not.”
On the tire extinguishers website, it’s also explained Steps on how to detect SUV tiresand give examples of vehicles that will be targeted by activists.
Comment on you… pic.twitter.com/bo3Nl2lKxM
– Ingrid (@Tuxa_Lisboa) May 31, 2023
Despite complaints from some drivers and owners on social networks, the Public Security Police (PSP), called her News by the minutehe said that no “official complaint” had yet been registered, but he was aware of the situation and explained that “this kind of activity in Portugal” consisting of deflated tires “does not necessarily constitute a crime”.
“However, we warn that deflating tires can lead to or contribute to road accidents, if the vehicle user does not notice the condition and starts driving. Any citizen who discovers others carrying out such acts must immediately alert the nearest presenter. Service. The police, ”as the authorities point out.
On social media, tire extinguishers warn that this will not be the first measure in Portugal, making it clear that there are more protests planned.
“Reports have surfaced of extremely angry drivers who are upset at not being able to drive their giant tanks in Lisbon. Oh no! Welcome to the fun, Portugal!” This is how the organization responded to the protest.
New: first action in Portugal! Disarm SUV Lisbon 🇵🇹
Reports coming from very angry # cars Displeased that they could not drive their huge tanks around Lisbon. Oh no! Welcome to the fun, Portugal!
We will make SUV history. Find out more here: https://t.co/cmqm5IOeg7 pic.twitter.com/lDi9AZWUjv
– Tire Extinguishers (T_Extinguishers) June 1, 2023
According to the same group, Portugal joins 17 other countries where tire extinguisher protests have already passed, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and many more.
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