People normally don't park in handicap spaces or fire lanes without the proper identification.

That's not the case for the parking lot at the Atrium Building.

"I'm just finally tired of it," said Pete Herriford, Engineering Technician for ARC Automotive.

Herriford works in the building. He said officials with the Drug Enforcement Agency, who also work in the building, are the only ones who disregard parking laws.

"Confronting them doesn't help, sending them letters doesn't help, putting signs on their cars doesn't help."

According to Herriford, this issue has been going on for years. After multiple attempts to fix the problem, he called Knoxville Police, and still no luck. Local 8 News reached out to KPD, who said, "The "handicapped" spots Herriford refers to are not official handicapped spaces because they are not marked properly. They cannot be enforced due to the improper signage and markings."

Herriford said, "It's up to the building owners to enforce tow-aways, and they will not do it because they are afraid of the retribution."

Herriford added that many of his colleagues are also outraged. He said they won't speak out against the DEA out of fear for their livelihood.

"It's just ridiculous," said Herriford.

Neil Morgenstern, the Special Resident in Charge for the DEA, declined to speak on camera, but told Local 8 News his team parks in the fire zone to closely monitor expensive equipment in the cars.

Local 8 News also spoke to the Knoxville Fire Department, who said the DEA has no business parking in a fire zone, regardless of their reasoning.

"I mean, if we every did have a fire, they have the fire lane blocked, where a large firetruck couldn't get through there," said Herriford.

Herriford said he ultimately wants to speak up for those who don't have a voice. As for the DEA, he said they need to abide by the law.

"I'm not wanting to sir up trouble," said Herriford. "I just want them to obey the rules; that's all."