Reserved parking rant

[Doon frae Troon]

When I re-built a clubhouse the planning dept insisted that I needed seven....yes SEVEN disabled parking spaces nearest to the clubhouse entrance. It was based on entertainment license capacity. Result was that in a packed car park [200 cars] there was always six empty spots nearest to the clubhouse. The one spot was generally used by a guy who played [walked] about five rounds a week.
After a year I persuaded them to reduce it to four.

 

[Deleted member 18645]

Saw some guy at a Sainsburys the other day yell out at a young woman who had parked in one of the parent/child spaces "Madam, you've left your baby in the car!!" - everyone turned round to look. She tried to ignore him so he yelled it every louder. "I haven't got a baby" she said. "EXACTLY!!" was the reply from my mate. She turned round, got back in her car and drove off. One of the security guards outside the store was nearly crying from laughing.

 

[G1BB0]

It must be an age thing cos I notice things like this more and more and seem to moan about them more and more too

if they made parking spaces a realistic width to start with we wouldnt need any of these 'special' spaces (apart from disabled). I used to park the TT as far from other vehicles as possible cos theres always some div who dont give a crap about throwing his door open onto your motor.

Also a lot need to learn to park properly to start with. Lost count of the amount of times I have had to beathe in to get in my motor cos a moron has parked within a hairs breadth of mine.

Now I drive the hearse I dont care lol.

 

[DCB]

Having had the misfortune to need a 'blue badge' since I got out of hospital I have been amazed at the selfish and arrogant attitudes of many a driver in a wide variety of car parks. I've seen delivery vans parked in the disabled spaces because the driver has to "make a drop off". I've seen able bodied use them because it's raining and I've had idiots park adjacent to my car, parked in the last disabled bay, and park so close that I've had major problems trying to get into my own car. If these people could just walk a day in the footsteps of someone who really needs these spaces , it might make them think differently.

 

[Rooter]

Having had the misfortune to need a 'blue badge' since I got out of hospital I have been amazed at the selfish and arrogant attitudes of many a driver in a wide variety of car parks. I've seen delivery vans parked in the disabled spaces because the driver has to "make a drop off". I've seen able bodied use them because it's raining and I've had idiots park adjacent to my car, parked in the last disabled bay, and park so close that I've had major problems trying to get into my own car. If these people could just walk a day in the footsteps of someone who really needs these spaces , it might make them think differently.

Exactly! Same could be said for when you have to lift a baby seat into the car from the wrong side when someone has parked so close u can't open the door fully. People just need to be a little more considerate of others.

 

[gmc40]

Having had the misfortune to need a 'blue badge' since I got out of hospital I have been amazed at the selfish and arrogant attitudes of many a driver in a wide variety of car parks. I've seen delivery vans parked in the disabled spaces because the driver has to "make a drop off". I've seen able bodied use them because it's raining and I've had idiots park adjacent to my car, parked in the last disabled bay, and park so close that I've had major problems trying to get into my own car. If these people could just walk a day in the footsteps of someone who really needs these spaces , it might make them think differently.

See it all the time. Local supermarket has the disabled spaces outside the door and the P&C further away with a walkway to the entrance. Always full and frequently used by people who don't need them.

I have 2 kids and use the P&C (when available) if I have the kids with me. If I don't have the kids I wouldn't dream of using them.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

It all comes down to that simple thing of - consideration for your fellow human beings

The world has turned selfish - all people care about is themselves now - we see it in all walks of life ( even on the golf course ) - everyone is just trying to get something for themselves and to make their lives easier without thinking of others and how it will effect them.

Even simple things like holding doors open or letting people pull out or helping out old ladies or mothers/fathers needing a help with their pram etc - just basic manners and consideration seem missing in a lot of people

I maybe an annoying little blighter but i still class myself as considerate to others with basic manners in full working order - im certainly going to ensure my children grow up with the same morals and values.

 

[Fish]

im certainly going to ensure my children grow up with the same morals and values.

and make sure they support a different team :smirk:

 

[Rooter]

I maybe an annoying little blighter

Whaaaaaaat??! No!

LOL i agree with your entire post to be fair Phil, I like you hope that i am courteous and considerate of others and hope my kids will be too.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

and make sure they support a different team :smirk:

they will have the freedom of choice -





support chelsea and they are up for adoption

 

[Sweep]

Too many people with kids think they are doing the world a favour and that they should have the divine right to priority over all sorts.

Your just a parent not the president.

Could not agree more!
Absolutely no issue with disabled spaces - though there always seems to be far too many - but the anyone of any gender and age with a kid under god knows what age is nonsense. Of course it's convenient for them to have a big space near the door.
Out and about in town I have noticed a lot of parents and grandparents pushing through with double seat buggies like they have lost all sense of manners. No "excuse me", no realisation that there is simply not enough space in some shops and cafés to take a big pram and all other associated gear. They just push through and it's OK because they have the "future" with them.
Now, where is the "middle aged man going through mid life crisis" parking space?

 

[bluewolf]

Now, where is the "middle aged man going through mid life crisis" parking space?

Its just outside Spearmint Rhino.

 

[gmc40]

Could not agree more!
Absolutely no issue with disabled spaces - though there always seems to be far too many - but the anyone of any gender and age with a kid under god knows what age is nonsense. Of course it's convenient for them to have a big space near the door.
Out and about in town I have noticed a lot of parents and grandparents pushing through with double seat buggies like they have lost all sense of manners. No "excuse me", no realisation that there is simply not enough space in some shops and cafés to take a big pram and all other associated gear. They just push through and it's OK because they have the "future" with them.
Now, where is the "middle aged man going through mid life crisis" parking space?

I just don't get this or why people begrudge parents this facility? What's the issue with Supermarkets 'providing' (it's not parents fault these are made available) child and parents spaces? How does that inconvenience you in a any way, shape or form?

I regularly park in supermarkets when I don't have the kids with me and I always park in a regular space. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that the mum a few yards nearer the door has things made that little bit easier for her or that her kids may be a little safer by being able to park in a designated P&C bay. I also appreciate it when I have my kids with me.

LiverpoolPhil hit the nail on the head. Too many selfish, inconsiderate people about.

 

[Sweep]

I just don't get this or why people begrudge parents this facility? What's the issue with Supermarkets 'providing' (it's not parents fault these are made available) child and parents spaces? How does that inconvenience you in a any way, shape or form?

I regularly park in supermarkets when I don't have the kids with me and I always park in a regular space. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that the mum a few yards nearer the door has things made that little bit easier for her or that her kids may be a little safer by being able to park in a designated P&C bay. I also appreciate it when I have my kids with me.

LiverpoolPhil hit the nail on the head. Too many selfish, inconsiderate people about.

If you think about it, it's a marketing ploy. These spaces aren't available in many other places, to my knowledge, and the supermarkets know that their bread and butter (pardon the pun) is in the family shop. I am not sure where the safety issue comes in.
I don't have an issue with parking away from the door, I just don't see why people with children get priority over those that don't.
Too many selfish and inconsiderate people about? Very true and could be levelled at those who want to park nearer the door as the world owes them a favour, because they have kids.

 

[USER1999]

More to the point, why are the 20 parking spaces nearest the store, that aren't PnC, or disabled, taken up by staff? Make them park at the other end of the car park! Let the customers use them, and may be they wouldn't park in the reserved bays.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Are car parks really that big that the furthest walk away is a killer ? especially coming from golfers who walk miles playing the sport ?

 

[Papas1982]

As someone with a disabled child I think the spaces we get are helpful bith for the extra space and the fact that if it's not been a big shop and not using buggy trolley it's a lot easier carrying the little one a shorter distance. I can see that being if be if it for all parents if I'm honest. What I think is wrong it the manipulation of the spaces. Parents of teens, or just leaving car seats in car to give impression of child in car.

As as to the desk led bays being used by people not entitled. I have a simple solution to that one. I write off my £ and leave my trolley parked up behind there car as a gentle reminder if my thiughts.

 

[Pin-seeker]

As someone with a disabled child I think the spaces we get are helpful bith for the extra space and the fact that if it's not been a big shop and not using buggy trolley it's a lot easier carrying the little one a shorter distance. I can see that being if be if it for all parents if I'm honest. What I think is wrong it the manipulation of the spaces. Parents of teens, or just leaving car seats in car to give impression of child in car.

As as to the desk led bays being used by people not entitled. I have a simple solution to that one. I write off my £ and leave my trolley parked up behind there car as a gentle reminder if my thiughts.

Easiest £ they'll ever make

 

[G1BB0]

I helped a woman up stairs with a pushchair the other day in Kings Cross, I must have seen at least 20-30 in front of me walk straight past and see her struggle!

sign of the times granted but still wrong imho

 

[Papas1982]

Easiest £ they'll ever make

Yeah but when they see that £ wrapped round their BMW as the brake wasn't on the trolley I'm not sure hiw much consolation it will be.