When it comes to foreign and domestic cars and their parking regulations, there might be two distinct perspectives in Michigan.

Beyond Metro Detroit and the automotive manufacturing centers such as Flint and Lansing, the idea of having separate parking lots for American-made cars versus those produced abroad might sound astonishing, if you'll excuse the pun, unfamiliar. However, this is precisely the reality on the eastern side of the state.

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Especially in companies that cater to the automotive sector.

The topic came up recently on Reddit when an image from a parking lot was posted proclaiming:

America - Only Vehicles Made in the Union

All other vehicles will be towed at the owner's cost.

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Support American-made products. The job you protect could be your own.

The issue at hand revolves around the implementation of this rule. Since these parking lots are privately owned, the owners have the authority to set regulations regarding parking. However, the challenge lies in how to effectively enforce such a rule.

Numerous local Eastsiders were eager to recount their experiences on the topic. For those who may not realize the depth of the culture surrounding the Big 3 automakers and union workplaces in that region: it's a fact that several manufacturing facilities and corporate offices provide preferential parking for specific car brands, or for any domestic vehicles produced by unionized factories.

The image above captures a GM facility in Romulus designating 'foreign vehicles' to a distant area. This isn't meant to target any specific automaker; rather, it's a common practice across the industry:

This is a common procedure implemented at all major facilities of the big three, particularly in manufacturing plants. The degree to which it is enforced varies based on the security manager responsible for each location.

The expense of a tow and the inconvenience of retrieving your vehicle might seem minor compared to the experiences of "the old days." Numerous people remarked:

During the 1980s, it was common for enforcement to manifest through shattered windshields and punctured tires.

I began my tenure at the GM tech center in 2015, and even back then, employees would still key non-domestic vehicles if they were parked in the area designated for domestic brands.

They usually won't tow your vehicle, but they might scratch your car. I'm serious.

Back in the past, it was upheld through the use of bricks.

At the entrance of a UAW hall in Wayne, you will find the following notice:

Many commenters were quick to point out a potential, and well known, hyporacy there are many models of Big 3 'American' vehicles that are made in foreign countries while many 'foreign' cars are made in America.