would you park in a disabled space?

[Norrin Radd]

i havent knowingly parked in a disabled bay ,but i might have .
supermarket ,come to that all shops that have marked disabled parking have no legal right to do anything other than give you a verbal ear bashing ,there is no law that says private carparks can prosecute or even clamp people for parking in them .
council run and owned on the other hand are different in that they can prosecute


its a subject that has more than once been on tv ,and those that know the law and are of such a beligerant mindpark in these disabled bays . poor show ,but not breaking any law of the land..

 

[Blue in Munich]

You're allowed to use the badge without the person present if you are on a trip specifically for them. For instance if my father in law went to pick up mother in law's medication he could use a disabled space. If he went shopping in town for himself he couldn't use one.

Er, no.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...443225/blue-badge-rights-responsibilities.PDF

Who can use the badge?
The badge is for your use and benefit only. It must only be displayed if you are travelling in the vehicle as a driver or passenger, or if someone is collecting you or dropping you off and needs to park at the place where you are being collected or dropped.

Do not allow other people to use the badge to do something on your behalf, such as shopping or collecting something for you.


• You must never give the badge to friends or family to allow them to park for free, even if they are visiting you.
• You should not use the badge to allow non-disabled people to take advantage of the benefits while you sit in the car.
• It is a criminal offence to misuse a badge. This includes people other than the badge holder taking advantage of the parking concessions provided under the scheme.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Please don't rush to judge people with blue badges, you have no idea what they're going through or coping with,
My wife suffered a series of strokes in her thirties, she has blue badges and she has good and bad days, when she feels she needs to use them she will,
Outwardly, even on bad days she can look physically ok.
Yes I agree, there is nothing more frustrating than people using them incorrectly, over the years we have had people ask why we have them and does she really need them, not pointing fingers at anyone on here, just please don't rush to judge someone, who in your opinion does not need them.

 

[pokerjoke]

I would park and I have parked in a disabled parking space.

However it does depend on a few things.

Where it is
What time it is
And when it is.

If its a Supermarket at 1 in the morning then I cant see a problem.

If its my gym at 6.30am then absolutely no problem.

If its in town then never
If its at the supermarket at the busiest times then never but I have a kids section that's perfect.

 

[MarkE]

I misread the question, thought it said 'would you park in a disabled bay even though you have a right to?' and answered yes Is there a way to change your vote?

I have very occasionally used one when my disabled son has been on board, even then it's a last resort. Obviously never would otherwise.

 

[Fish]

Never, and as someone pulls into a space, just like when standing in the under 10 items queue counting the items in other peoples baskets, I find myself glancing over looking for a badge!

 

[Piece]

Never have, never will.

 

[richart]

No, I tend to park in the mother and baby spaces.

 

[Fish]

No, I tend to park in the mother and baby spaces.

Which are you 😂😂

 

[Beezerk]

Sign of the times unfortunately, some people trying to get away with what they can and sod the rest. Wouldn't myself and think those that do without good cause are the scum of society.

 

[SaintHacker]

I have done, and would do again in the same circumstances. Don't know if its just where I live but we seem to have huge amount of blue badge holders. Once the disabled parking spots fill up at our local supermarket they start piling into the parent parking spaces, rather than wait for a disabled space to come free. So in that situation, yes I would.

 

[hovis]

I have done, and would do again in the same circumstances. Don't know if its just where I live but we seem to have huge amount of blue badge holders. Once the disabled parking spots fill up at our local supermarket they start piling into the parent parking spaces, rather than wait for a disabled space to come free. So in that situation, yes I would.

Same, if its good for them!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I dont believe there is any situation where there is any need to park in a disabled spot

If the other spots are full - find somewhere else to park and then walk as your legs are more than capable of walking a good number of miles as you play golf regualry.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I wouldn't. Along with many others I just think it's wrong on a number of levels. I dislike those who do although Pokerjoke raises some interesting scenario's where you can see how common sense makes it a viable option. However as a simple man, I keep it simple and so I just wouldn't

 

[patricks148]

I have done, and would do again in the same circumstances. Don't know if its just where I live but we seem to have huge amount of blue badge holders. Once the disabled parking spots fill up at our local supermarket they start piling into the parent parking spaces, rather than wait for a disabled space to come free. So in that situation, yes I would.

I don't agree, having a child is a life choice being disabled is not.

would think the best option would be to put the P&C parking spaces well away from the entrance, that way no one would park in them unless they needed the extra space.

 

[SaintHacker]

I don't agree, having a child is a life choice being disabled is not.

would think the best option would be to put the P&C parking spaces well away from the entrance, that way no one would park in them unless they needed the extra space.

One of the reasons for them being near the entrance is safety of the children

 

[Stuey01]

I don't agree, having a child is a life choice being disabled is not.

would think the best option would be to put the P&C parking spaces well away from the entrance, that way no one would park in them unless they needed the extra space.

As long as there is a safe walking route from the spaces to the shop then I would agree. I have a 2 year old, the extra width of the P&C spaces is a massive help, but they don't need to be right next to the entrance.

 

[Fish]

I don't agree, having a child is a life choice being disabled is not.

would think the best option would be to put the P&C parking spaces well away from the entrance, that way no one would park in them unless they needed the extra space.

Maybe it would work better if they were dual use, P&C plus Disabled

 

[Papas1982]

Maybe it would work better if they were dual use, P&C plus Disabled

Ge erally though there are likely more parents out shopping than disabled. So then more parents would use spaces and leave none for disabled. Personally I don't see why the far corner can't be for parents only. Could have masses of spaces and hopefully everyone in that corner would drive sensibly knowing the likelihood is children are around.

 

[wrighty1874]

I use the parent and toddler spaces if it after 7 pm as those bays are generally vacant at that time.Only use the disabled if my mother, who suffers from MS.