"It's cheaper than water," said one motorist, pointing out that bottled water costs far more than the 95-octane gasoline gushing into his Ford Explorer.
He was an inspector in charge of patrol in Watts when rioting, also sparked by the arrest of a motorist, broke out in 1965, leaving 34 dead.
Another motorist put out his cigarette on a horse's flank.
Nearby costumers then surround the employee, attempting to unpin her, at which point the motorist speeds out a second set of doors and into the parking lot.
A perfect example is last week's altercation between a car and a bike on the Wiggle, during which a war of words quickly escalated into the motorist jumping out of the car and assaulting the biker.
Dr. James has devised a philosophy he calls "supportive driving," in which motorists look out for the other guy, and themselves, as team players in a crowded field.
As panicked motorists set out on frantic, often fruitless, hunts for gasoline, ambulance companies and fire departments began cutting back services.
Others point to motorists blaring out loud music from car stereos.
The British Parking Association said its code of practice was being overhauled after a scam which saw parking attendants cheat motorists out of money.
