stuckincincy Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the Officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! That's great. Idiots who park in handicapped spots without a handicap is a huge pet peeve of mine. The convenience store I stop at on my way to work always has someone who "will only be in there for a minute". I'm sure they think I'm an a-hole for telling them that they are in a Handicapped spot, but I feel a little better after pointing out how lazy and inconsiderate they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Kramer: I got news for you: handicapped people, they don't even want to park there! They wanna be treated just like anybody else! That's why, those spaces are always empty. George: He's right! It's the same thing with the femenists. You know, they want everything to be equal, everything! But when the check comes, where are they? Elaine: What does that mean? George: Yeah! Alright, I'm pulling in. Kramer: Yeah, go ahead. Elaine: George! George: Oh, come on, it's five minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! Sweet! Good for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! Good job there, Cincy - and if he doesn't have a permit, I hope the fine is at least $200 - or more! Pure 'Skinnerian' behaviorism - in the form of a very expensive fine - is the only thing that works on those a-holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 thats as bad as the SOB that uses someone elses handicap parking permit. The permit is supposed to be for the driver not the vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked tied the horse to the hitching post and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! Fixed for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Fixed for you! Mule - not horse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 thats as bad as the SOB that uses someone elses handicap parking permit. The permit is supposed to be for the driver not the vehicle That's what I keep telling my mother. She's 81 and can't walk long distances. When I am back visiting, I drive her around and she tells me to use it and park in the handicapped spot. I let her off at the door of the mall, etc and use a regular spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 The permit is supposed to be for the driver not the vehicle That's not 100% correct. The last 5 years of my father's life were spent in a wheelchair. I was able to take him places & park with his permit on my car. They go with the person, not the vehicle-since he didn't have a vehicle. Now during those years I found 1 thing worse than someone who parks in a handicap spot-a person who parks in the blue space next to a handicap spot. I had a real tough time getting my father's wheelchair to the passenger door when some idiot parked next to my car in the place reserved for the person in the wheelchair to get in and out of the car. Anyone parking in handicap spots deserves whatever the police (or an angry citizen) can give them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the Officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! Scofflaw? What are they gonna do, throw him in the hooskow? Anyway, good for you. These people need to be busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I got into a fight at the grocery store over this the other day. I saw some handicapped guy trying to park in one of OUR spaces!!!! I let him know what time it was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I got into a fight at the grocery store over this the other day. I saw some handicapped guy trying to park in one of OUR spaces!!!! I let him know what time it was... I have a wheelchair van with a ramp that can only extend if the striped area adjacent to the disabled parking spot is clear. I routinely have to remove the shopping carts that people leave there before I can get my son out. I've also run into the guy or gal who has no permit, idling and waiting for their passenger, and refusing to relinquish the spot. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Indablanc Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I believe in Karma. If you park in a handicap spot illegally you will surely need to do so eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Good Job! The VBPD actaually have hanicap parking enforcement officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I love how fat is the new handicapped. If anything, these people should be forced to park farther away and walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the Officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! That's great. Idiots who park in handicapped spots without a handicap is a huge pet peeve of mine. The convenience store I stop at on my way to work always has someone who "will only be in there for a minute". I'm sure they think I'm an a-hole for telling them that they are in a Handicapped spot, but I feel a little better after pointing out how lazy and inconsiderate they are. That's not 100% correct. The last 5 years of my father's life were spent in a wheelchair. I was able to take him places & park with his permit on my car. They go with the person, not the vehicle-since he didn't have a vehicle. Now during those years I found 1 thing worse than someone who parks in a handicap spot-a person who parks in the blue space next to a handicap spot. I had a real tough time getting my father's wheelchair to the passenger door when some idiot parked next to my car in the place reserved for the person in the wheelchair to get in and out of the car. Anyone parking in handicap spots deserves whatever the police (or an angry citizen) can give them. If their car got really scratched up while you were doing that, that'd be a shame. I have a wheelchair van with a ramp that can only extend if the striped area adjacent to the disabled parking spot is clear. I routinely have to remove the shopping carts that people leave there before I can get my son out. I've also run into the guy or gal who has no permit, idling and waiting for their passenger, and refusing to relinquish the spot. Thank you. That's a real A-hole. My suggestion is that when that happens again pull in behind them so they can't back out and call 911 on their butts. Also take a picture with your digital phone of them in the handicapped spot and a closeup of the license plate number. That way if they can still manage to get out you have evidence. I believe in Karma. If you park in a handicap spot illegally you will surely need to do so eventually. In all the years I've been driving since they instituted handicap spots I've NEVER "needed to do so". I have a feeling that your definition of "need to" and everyone else's is different. Can you please give us an example of a time you "needed to"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I love how fat is the new handicapped. If anything, these people should be forced to park farther away and walk. You and mean are on the same wavelength there.... It KILLS me how people fight over spaces closest to the store they are trying to go into.......but need to lose some weight. Here is an idea....park a little further away and get some EXERCISE I could get a parking permit closer to my office where I work....but I deliberately keep the same one I have had for the past 8 years because it is a little bit of a hike and I can stretch my legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I fail to see how ratting someone out is the American way. Stuckincincy is probably on the phone to all of your bosses right now, ratting you out for surfing the Net and theft of company time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 I fail to see how ratting someone out is the American way. Stuckincincy is probably on the phone to all of your bosses right now, ratting you out for surfing the Net and theft of company time. Go away, flea. You dork now graces my Ignore/PM Block list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I fail to see how ratting someone out is the American way. Stuckincincy is probably on the phone to all of your bosses right now, ratting you out for surfing the Net and theft of company time. Rookie douche bag. Yes "ratting" someone out is bad in "every" situation. Go away, flea. You dork now graces my Ignore/PM Block list.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 In Onondaga County (where Syracuse is) you can be deputized and write tickets yourself. Here's a news story about a similar group. Depending on your state and/or local laws, you may be able to take a picture and mail it in if no police are around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Sylvan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the Officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! Serves em right Hopefully, whatever made this person park there is only temporary and it won't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I've also run into the guy or gal who has no permit With your van, I hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I have a wheelchair van with a ramp that can only extend if the striped area adjacent to the disabled parking spot is clear. I routinely have to remove the shopping carts that people leave there before I can get my son out. I've also run into the guy or gal who has no permit, idling and waiting for their passenger, and refusing to relinquish the spot. Thank you. Sh*t like that really, really pisses me off. That's when you leave a bag of potatoes in the back and show your son how to play "clog the tailpipe", and show him how not to hold your car key while walking past a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I parked and strolled towards a store, and noticed a spiffy vehicle with "trick" wheels and vanity plates parked in a handicap spot - with no handicap parking permit. The stars must be in favorable alignment today; a police cruiser was passing by, so I hailed it and informed the Officer. Exiting the store, I saw the ticket on the cur's vehicle. Now - if the person has a permit, and forgot to display it, no problem...the ticket gets voided. If not...GUILTY! Well done. What a jerk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I've also run into the guy or gal who has no permit, idling and waiting for their passenger, and refusing to relinquish the spot. That's just wrong. I might idle in a handicapped spot (though I can't recall ever doing it), but if someone with a tag needs to park there...yeah, you better believe I'll give up the spot. I love how fat is the new handicapped. If anything, these people should be forced to park farther away and walk. A woman in my office somehow has handicapped parking privileges for a rotator cuff injury... I have a torn medial meniscus and patellar cartilage. Frequently, I have to use a cane. I have to part 200 yards away. Maybe I should tear my rotator cuff so I can park closer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 In all the years I've been driving since they instituted handicap spots I've NEVER "needed to do so". I have a feeling that your definition of "need to" and everyone else's is different. Can you please give us an example of a time you "needed to"? Pardon me for attempting to read dablanc's mind...damn, its skeery in there. Anyway, I think what he means is that life will catch up to people who park in handicapped spots. Someday they will find themselves infirm with a blue sticker of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 i especially love it when someone is sitting there waiting for someone to leave a spot, i go down farther and park a good distance away, and i am able to walk by them as they still sit waiting for that person to still pull out, that is the karma/kismet someone else was talking about You and mean are on the same wavelength there.... It KILLS me how people fight over spaces closest to the store they are trying to go into.......but need to lose some weight. Here is an idea....park a little further away and get some EXERCISE I could get a parking permit closer to my office where I work....but I deliberately keep the same one I have had for the past 8 years because it is a little bit of a hike and I can stretch my legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sh*t like that really, really pisses me off. That's when you leave a bag of potatoes in the back and show your son how to play "clog the tailpipe", and show him how not to hold your car key while walking past a vehicle. If you have a vehicle with a runaway motor, the potatoe shoved into the exhaust pipe will kill the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I think it's stupid to have handicap spots to start with. Park in a regular spot like the rest of us. If you really have mobility issues then get dropped off in front of the store in the unloading zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 seriously- why do non-handicapped people feel the need to find a spot close the store. Park 50 yards away and get the extra exercise. No wonder Americans are so fat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 what if they are driving themselves and alone? I think it's stupid to have handicap spots to start with. Park in a regular spot like the rest of us. If you really have mobility issues then get dropped off in front of the store in the unloading zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 what if they are driving themselves and alone? Usually really mobility handicapped folks I'm refering to are not driving themselves. If your mobil enough to drive by yourself, then you can park like the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 i work with a lady that is confined to a wheelchair, I would not want or expect her to have to fight for the same sized space as non-handicap folks, she has the wheelchair lift and all and needs the larger size, and i really do not mind that she parks up closer than I. Usually really mobility handicapped folks I'm refering to are not driving themselves. If your mobil enough to drive by yourself, then you can park like the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Usually really mobility handicapped folks I'm refering to are not driving themselves. If your mobil enough to drive by yourself, then you can park like the rest of us. First you wanted to immolate Texas. Are the handicapped on your list for your latest Final Solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 i work with a lady that is confined to a wheelchair, I would not want or expect her to have to fight for the same sized space as non-handicap folks, she has the wheelchair lift and all and needs the larger size, and i really do not mind that she parks up closer than I. She can double space park then IMHO. The rare occasions where maybe the handicapped space makes sense doesn't justify or balance out the vast majority of time where the space just goes vacant. In California, land is expensive and parking lots are usually to small for the mall or strip mall and the city makes way to many handicapped spaces creating a case of musical chairs for the rest of us non handicapped folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 First you wanted to immolate Texas. Are the handicapped on your list for your latest Final Solution? Nope, I'm OK with handicapped folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Nope, I'm OK with handicapped folks. Mr. Flip...let me introduce you to Mr. Flop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Mr. Flip...let me introduce you to Mr. Flop... No flip flop here, I have an issue with City Hall that gets a little crazy with the handicap parking spaces thing not handicapped people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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