The BAD PARKING thread [vol4]

[Alextodrive]

Bobberoo99 said:

Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!

I’ve felt and thought the same way before. It’s hard not to be cynical when someone springs out of a sports car or looks perfectly abled getting out of a big shiny SUV and strutting off into the shops. A friend in the Police has come across quite a few people using their parents badges and whatnot in his time.

However... there are plenty of invisible disabilities like autism, dementia and anxiety that qualify these days. So best give them benefit of the doubt and keep the inner cynic at bay!

If you genuinely think they might be misusing it. Write to your council and they’ll check it’s validity. They’re usually apparently keen to clamp down and take them off people who shouldn’t have them.

[Europa1]

Bobberoo99 said:

Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!

Because not all disabilities involve the limbs. I have a Z4, and a blue badge. I am also in the advanced stages of pulmonary fibrosis, meaning I am on oxygen 24/7 and even with that, cannot walk any distance without extreme difficulty and my oxygen saturation level dropping dangerously.

I can still park between the lines of a disabled bay, however.

[Frank7]

1ians said:

Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY

I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.

[MartG]

Frank7 said:

1ians said:

Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY

I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.

Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW

[DoubleD]

MartG said:

Frank7 said:

1ians said:

Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY

I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.

Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW

Yep, he was trying to look clever.

[vaderface]

https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-chesh...
Someone,s not happy. The naughty word has been fuzzed out.

[Master Bean]

DoubleD said:

MartG said:

Frank7 said:

1ians said:

Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY

I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.

Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW

Yep, he was trying to look clever.

The Ghibli head unit is pure Chrysler. It's crap.

[MrGTI6]

Master Bean said:

DoubleD said:

MartG said:

Frank7 said:

1ians said:

Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY

I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.

Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW

Yep, he was trying to look clever.

The Ghibli head unit is pure Chrysler. It's crap.

I drove a Maserati Levante earlier in the week. Most of the switch gear appeared to have been nicked from the Grand Cherokee. It had the same engine as well.

[HTP99]

This guys is far too important to park in an actual space:



And there is this guy:

[Sticks.]

Europa1 said:

Bobberoo99 said:

Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!

Because not all disabilities involve the limbs. I have a Z4, and a blue badge. I am also in the advanced stages of pulmonary fibrosis, meaning I am on oxygen 24/7 and even with that, cannot walk any distance without extreme difficulty and my oxygen saturation level dropping dangerously.

I can still park between the lines of a disabled bay, however.

Sorry to hear that.

I have a BB and a Z4 too. I don't use it much, but I'm OK when I'm in it, but still walk like st. It's harder getting in and out but the reward is greater as I know before I'm that old I won't be able to do. But while I can, I will. I can't get in a high vehicle like a Land Rover without great difficulty.

It is still st parking though.

[borcy]

HTP99 said:

And there is this guy:

I think that's the worst I've seen on here so far.

[Bobberoo99]

Europa1 said:

Bobberoo99 said:

Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!

Because not all disabilities involve the limbs. I have a Z4, and a blue badge. I am also in the advanced stages of pulmonary fibrosis, meaning I am on oxygen 24/7 and even with that, cannot walk any distance without extreme difficulty and my oxygen saturation level dropping dangerously.

I can still park between the lines of a disabled bay, however.

Very sorry to hear that Europa1, my FIL had idiosyncratic pulmonary fibrosis, it took him early too, although it was a heart attack due the stress on his heart. I really don't begrudge anyone having and using a blue badge if they, like you are unable to walk, whatever distance it may be, but I do have an issue with able bodied people having them.

[Bluedot]

Bobberoo99 said:

Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!

Yesterday was obviously a practice

Much better today...

[MartG]

[Bobberoo99]

Bluedot said:

Bobberoo99 said:

Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!

Yesterday was obviously a practice

Much better today...

[TarquinMX5]

Alextodrive said:

I’ve felt and thought the same way before. It’s hard not to be cynical when someone springs out of a sports car or looks perfectly abled getting out of a big shiny SUV and strutting off into the shops. A friend in the Police has come across quite a few people using their parents badges and whatnot in his time.

However... there are plenty of invisible disabilities like autism, dementia and anxiety that qualify these days. So best give them benefit of the doubt and keep the inner cynic at bay!

If you genuinely think they might be misusing it. Write to your council and they’ll check it’s validity. They’re usually apparently keen to clamp down and take them off people who shouldn’t have them.

Anxiety - a disabilty. Requiring a special parking space. Somebody above help us!

[Escort3500]

TarquinMX5 said:

Alextodrive said:

I’ve felt and thought the same way before. It’s hard not to be cynical when someone springs out of a sports car or looks perfectly abled getting out of a big shiny SUV and strutting off into the shops. A friend in the Police has come across quite a few people using their parents badges and whatnot in his time.

However... there are plenty of invisible disabilities like autism, dementia and anxiety that qualify these days. So best give them benefit of the doubt and keep the inner cynic at bay!

If you genuinely think they might be misusing it. Write to your council and they’ll check it’s validity. They’re usually apparently keen to clamp down and take them off people who shouldn’t have them.

Anxiety - a disabilty. Requiring a special parking space. Somebody above help us!

PTSD?

[kowalski655]

Parking & blocking the only road through the Florida Keys, to take pics of rented cars, causing a tailback
https://www.reddit.com/r/trashy/comments/f8t2vm/mi...
wkers

[thetapeworm]

School run shenanigans.

[The Brummie]

Assuming I am allowed to name & shame - Jerry Dyer aka Big Jet TV. Parks like this most days.