ASDA - Parking Fines!?!
27 September 2007, 11:45 AM
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I am chilled, nothing like a bit of banter to make the day pass quicker, is there? 
I have a child, she's 8. I don't think I need to park in a P&C space because I have an 8 year old. But I do see a case for those trying to get kids out of the backseat when they're babies - especially if you had a 3-door like I did.
But this country is becoming too trigger happy with the "fixed penalty". A word in their ear and an announcement on the tannoy would be a good way of preventing people doing it in the first place rather than just fining them.
I have a child, she's 8. I don't think I need to park in a P&C space because I have an 8 year old. But I do see a case for those trying to get kids out of the backseat when they're babies - especially if you had a 3-door like I did.
But this country is becoming too trigger happy with the "fixed penalty". A word in their ear and an announcement on the tannoy would be a good way of preventing people doing it in the first place rather than just fining them.
There are plenty of people trying to justify parking like di**s, but in reality until you actually have to use the bays for the designed purpose everyday and find they are always full of morons then you will never understand why the fines have been brought in. Hopefully it will become widespread
27 September 2007, 11:45 AM
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I can imagine it now:
*bing bong*
"would the selfish, inconsiderate and no doubt tiny penised and no doubt single man who has parked his stickered up piece of crap in disabled bay number two please move it immediately. Yes, that's you in the Subaru shirt, isle 4, staring blankly at washing powder"
27 September 2007, 11:45 AM
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Clare,
Chill. You're starting to sound a bit paranoid
Having said that, I doubt half of scoobynet have even left home, so shopping for food is alien enough, let alone going to a supermarket.
You chose to have a family, great for you Some don't, and some cannot. But having kids doesn't automatically give you additional rights over and above the childless population, so please don't complain when you are inconvenienced as a result of your life choices. Of course the same applies in reverse.
For the record, No, we don't have kids, but I respect those who do. Neither do I have a Subaru. I like to take car of my car, so I park well out of the way. Parent/child spaces are great - keeps the kids away from my car.
Oh, And I'm all in favour of fines for the inconsiderate ***** who park in the designated disabled/p&c spaces, especially if they can be upheld.
Chill. You're starting to sound a bit paranoid
Having said that, I doubt half of scoobynet have even left home, so shopping for food is alien enough, let alone going to a supermarket.
You chose to have a family, great for you
Some don't, and some cannot. But having kids doesn't automatically give you additional rights over and above the childless population, so please don't complain when you are inconvenienced as a result of your life choices. Of course the same applies in reverse. For the record, No, we don't have kids, but I respect those who do. Neither do I have a Subaru. I like to take car of my car, so I park well out of the way. Parent/child spaces are great - keeps the kids away from my car.
Oh, And I'm all in favour of fines for the inconsiderate ***** who park in the designated disabled/p&c spaces, especially if they can be upheld.
As I said, the convenience of PC spaces for me is purely the extra space so I don't have to dent someone elses car and can get my child into the car safely - the distance element is not an issue, in fact the Sainsbury's we use has a curved car park with plenty of PC spaces - the ones near the store are always taken up by people without kids (
) so we park in the ones at the end which are actually FURTHER away than the normal spaces.Its nothing to do with being close to the store for us, purely for extra space. I may just give up now though and park in normal spaces to see how many car park dings I can dish out each week
27 September 2007, 11:47 AM
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I can imagine it now:
*bing bong*
"would the selfish, inconsiderate and no doubt tiny penised and no doubt single man who has parked his stickered up piece of crap in disabled bay number two please move it immediately. Yes, that's you in the Subaru shirt, isle 4, staring blankly at washing powder"
27 September 2007, 11:48 AM
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I can imagine it now:
*bing bong*
"would the selfish, inconsiderate and no doubt tiny penised and no doubt single man who has parked his stickered up piece of crap in disabled bay number two please move it immediately. Yes, that's you in the Subaru shirt, isle 4, staring blankly at washing powder"
27 September 2007, 11:49 AM
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27 September 2007, 11:58 AM
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Such a selfish attitude - I guess I may have been guilty of that before I had my son, and when I was in my 20's I suppose - arrogance is sort of allowed back then I guess
As I said, the convenience of PC spaces for me is purely the extra space so I don't have to dent someone elses car and can get my child into the car safely - the distance element is not an issue, in fact the Sainsbury's we use has a curved car park with plenty of PC spaces - the ones near the store are always taken up by people without kids () so we park in the ones at the end which are actually FURTHER away than the normal spaces.
Its nothing to do with being close to the store for us, purely for extra space. I may just give up now though and park in normal spaces to see how many car park dings I can dish out each week
As I said, the convenience of PC spaces for me is purely the extra space so I don't have to dent someone elses car and can get my child into the car safely - the distance element is not an issue, in fact the Sainsbury's we use has a curved car park with plenty of PC spaces - the ones near the store are always taken up by people without kids (
) so we park in the ones at the end which are actually FURTHER away than the normal spaces.Its nothing to do with being close to the store for us, purely for extra space. I may just give up now though and park in normal spaces to see how many car park dings I can dish out each week
In what way is it selfish or arrgant DW?
I agree with P&C spaces. I can see how they make life easier too. Its hardly rocket science.
But at the end of day, you've taken that path and there will understandably be compromises associated with it. It happens to us all.
Is it selfish and arrogant to expect parents to look after their kids in a supermarket (or anywhere for that matter) and not let them run wild? Or am I missing something here?
And no, I'm not 20. Haven't been for some considerable time
Edit - this still reads like I'm saying parents shouldn't have special spaces. I'm not
The compromises are life generally.
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27 September 2007, 12:01 PM
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A definite whiff of troll about this post. You won't get a blue badge just for being overweight per se, but you might if being overweight has led to a heart condition. The problem is that blue badges are issued by local councils, and there is considerable variation in the interpretation of the requirements to receive a badge. Often a supporting letter from a GP is sufficient to get one, although the extent of a disability can sometimes only be defined by a more specialised medical practioner.
Quote "Also though where the disabled bays are concerned I think somebody needs to have a word with those badge owners that sit in the car while somebody able bodied goes shopping for them.
That's equally an abuse of the valuable parking space. If you're not getting out there's no need to have pole position. "
Yep, also an abuse of the conditions under which the badge was issued. Do
Quote "Also though where the disabled bays are concerned I think somebody needs to have a word with those badge owners that sit in the car while somebody able bodied goes shopping for them.
That's equally an abuse of the valuable parking space. If you're not getting out there's no need to have pole position. "
Yep, also an abuse of the conditions under which the badge was issued. Do
27 September 2007, 12:05 PM
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Parents and kids in super markets!!
Good point...
They never control them... there's usually around three or four of the little snot dribblers around each trolly, and usually that trolley is full of turkey twizzlers, lolly pops, a gazillion loafs of bread and ten bottles of fizzy pop!!
It makes passing them with another trolley a challanging affair... and if you run one over or bump into one the bleeding look you get from their mother!!!
Also don't you hate it when they let their 6 year old PUSH the trolley... usually into people, into shelves... and at 0.00017 MPH...
the only other annoying thing is when they let them LOAD the flaming thing.... each items takes them 10 minutes to get... run back to the trolley then place inside!!!
Don't even get me started on temper tantrums....
Why do people have kids??
They never control them... there's usually around three or four of the little snot dribblers around each trolly, and usually that trolley is full of turkey twizzlers, lolly pops, a gazillion loafs of bread and ten bottles of fizzy pop!!
It makes passing them with another trolley a challanging affair... and if you run one over or bump into one the bleeding look you get from their mother!!!
Also don't you hate it when they let their 6 year old PUSH the trolley... usually into people, into shelves... and at 0.00017 MPH...
the only other annoying thing is when they let them LOAD the flaming thing.... each items takes them 10 minutes to get... run back to the trolley then place inside!!!
Don't even get me started on temper tantrums....
Why do people have kids??
27 September 2007, 12:07 PM
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A definite whiff of troll about this post. You won't get a blue badge just for being overweight per se, but you might if being overweight has led to a heart condition. The problem is that blue badges are issued by local councils, and there is considerable variation in the interpretation of the requirements to receive a badge. Often a supporting letter from a GP is sufficient to get one, although the extent of a disability can sometimes only be defined by a more specialised medical practioner.
Quote "Also though where the disabled bays are concerned I think somebody needs to have a word with those badge owners that sit in the car while somebody able bodied goes shopping for them.
That's equally an abuse of the valuable parking space. If you're not getting out there's no need to have pole position. "
Yep, also an abuse of the conditions under which the badge was issued. Do
Quote "Also though where the disabled bays are concerned I think somebody needs to have a word with those badge owners that sit in the car while somebody able bodied goes shopping for them.
That's equally an abuse of the valuable parking space. If you're not getting out there's no need to have pole position. "
Yep, also an abuse of the conditions under which the badge was issued. Do
I'm sorry but the amount of people claiming dla has sky rocketed over the last 10 years. Of course there are people who genuinely deserve it but there is an ever increasing amount of people taking the ****.
27 September 2007, 12:18 PM
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1. Some have a badge as an absolute necessity to park.
2. Some as a ticket to openly moan at every opportunity.
3. Some as a badge to gain sympathy and make other people feel they are better individuals if they can cope with a disability, (However minor).
4. Some as a cop -out for working their way through life if they convince the authorities well enough.
You'll find those in category No1 don't give a damn who's in what as they are often in various types of vehicles, including high performance, prestige etc, themselves, even driving them.
27 September 2007, 12:19 PM
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Good point...
They never control them... there's usually around three or four of the little snot dribblers around each trolly, and usually that trolley is full of turkey twizzlers, lolly pops, a gazillion loafs of bread and ten bottles of fizzy pop!!
It makes passing them with another trolley a challanging affair... and if you run one over or bump into one the bleeding look you get from their mother!!!
Also don't you hate it when they let their 6 year old PUSH the trolley... usually into people, into shelves... and at 0.00017 MPH...
the only other annoying thing is when they let them LOAD the flaming thing.... each items takes them 10 minutes to get... run back to the trolley then place inside!!!
Don't even get me started on temper tantrums....
Why do people have kids??
They never control them... there's usually around three or four of the little snot dribblers around each trolly, and usually that trolley is full of turkey twizzlers, lolly pops, a gazillion loafs of bread and ten bottles of fizzy pop!!
It makes passing them with another trolley a challanging affair... and if you run one over or bump into one the bleeding look you get from their mother!!!
Also don't you hate it when they let their 6 year old PUSH the trolley... usually into people, into shelves... and at 0.00017 MPH...
the only other annoying thing is when they let them LOAD the flaming thing.... each items takes them 10 minutes to get... run back to the trolley then place inside!!!
Don't even get me started on temper tantrums....
Why do people have kids??
27 September 2007, 12:20 PM
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3rd for that. The mrs is disabled - wagon for wheelchair and all that - i've siad before you aren't supposed to have a sporty car if you are disabled/live with someone who is. Vlearly we should all drive Citroen Berlingos!
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3rd for that. The mrs is disabled - wagon for wheelchair and all that - i've siad before you aren't supposed to have a sporty car if you are disabled/live with someone who is. Vlearly we should all drive Citroen Berlingos!
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27 September 2007, 12:24 PM
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Not all, maybe just the ones you've encountered. There are several levels of mentality when it comes to the disabled.
1. Some have a badge as an absolute necessity to park.
2. Some as a ticket to openly moan at every opportunity.
3. Some as a badge to gain sympathy and make other people feel they are better individuals if they can cope with a disability, (However minor).
4. Some as a cop -out for working their way through life if they convince the authorities well enough.
You'll find those in category No1 don't give a damn who's in what as they are often in various types of vehicles, including high performance, prestige etc, themselves, even driving them.
1. Some have a badge as an absolute necessity to park.
2. Some as a ticket to openly moan at every opportunity.
3. Some as a badge to gain sympathy and make other people feel they are better individuals if they can cope with a disability, (However minor).
4. Some as a cop -out for working their way through life if they convince the authorities well enough.
You'll find those in category No1 don't give a damn who's in what as they are often in various types of vehicles, including high performance, prestige etc, themselves, even driving them.
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27 September 2007, 12:25 PM
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I can't park in a standard Tesco parking space in my vehicle - It doesn't fit in!!!
At nearly 6mtrs long and 2mtrs wide I have to park in the "Pick Up" bay. Its either that or take up 4 normal spaces.
Its not my fault Tesco are so greedy they make their parking spaces so small that my 4x4 truck won't fit.
If don't drive the 1 mile to Tesco's I have a 40+ mile round trip to Adsa or Saisnburys. But at least Asda's car park is huge so I can always find a space at the far end so not inconvenient to anyone.
Bob
At nearly 6mtrs long and 2mtrs wide I have to park in the "Pick Up" bay. Its either that or take up 4 normal spaces.
Its not my fault Tesco are so greedy they make their parking spaces so small that my 4x4 truck won't fit.
If don't drive the 1 mile to Tesco's I have a 40+ mile round trip to Adsa or Saisnburys. But at least Asda's car park is huge so I can always find a space at the far end so not inconvenient to anyone.
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27 September 2007, 12:31 PM
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27 September 2007, 12:39 PM
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Err... when did I say I had a big car?
I said TRUCK, you know, as in commercial vehicle... You do know what they are don't you?
I use it for my work, but it also doubles up as my daily runaround.
Its 18 feet of 4x4 double cab pick up truck with more luxuries than my scooby ever had!
Yet it only costs £115 for 12 months road tax
And yes I do have other vehicles to use, an even bigger van and an Audi saloon.
But when I'm wanting to call into Tesco on my way home from work in my truck! I'm not going to go home, change vehicles and drive back now am I?
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27 September 2007, 12:39 PM
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R32 - "All grants and promises of fines and forfeitures of particular persons before conviction are illegal and void." - English Bill of Rights 1689
It's been used as a defence. It's far easier just to park in the right bay, wouldn't you agree?
It's been used as a defence. It's far easier just to park in the right bay, wouldn't you agree?
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Err... when did I say I had a big car?
I said TRUCK, you know, as in commercial vehicle... You do know what they are don't you?
I use it for my work, but it also doubles up as my daily runaround.
Its 18 feet of 4x4 double cab pick up truck with more luxuries than my scooby ever had!
Yet it only costs £115 for 12 months road tax
And yes I do have other vehicles to use, an even bigger van and an Audi saloon.
But when I'm wanting to call into Tesco on my way home from work in my truck! I'm not going to go home, change vehicles and drive back now am I?
Women
I said TRUCK, you know, as in commercial vehicle... You do know what they are don't you?
I use it for my work, but it also doubles up as my daily runaround.
Its 18 feet of 4x4 double cab pick up truck with more luxuries than my scooby ever had!
Yet it only costs £115 for 12 months road tax
And yes I do have other vehicles to use, an even bigger van and an Audi saloon.
But when I'm wanting to call into Tesco on my way home from work in my truck! I'm not going to go home, change vehicles and drive back now am I?
Women
27 September 2007, 12:44 PM
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