I hate it when old people use parent and toddler spaces in supermarkets, anyone agree?
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yes just because they are old doesn't mean they are incapable of walking a little further. If they are incapable apply for a disabled badge and park in a disablity bay. Us mums need those spaces and it is a pain in the a*** when you are searching the car park for a space.
Totally! They may as well go to the DMV and apply for one of those handicap hangtags.
what the &^%$ does that mean?
true, but guess they are fed up with folk using the disabled spaces.
Maybe we should have an old folks parking. Bare with them as they are often poor in mobility and we all know the troleys have a mind of their own
Never seen a parent or toddler space (I live in Louisiana) But, yes, I'd get a little irked that's what handicapped spaces are for.
Hey! You'll be old some day (sooner than you think) Have some respect for the elderly!
It's almost as bad as giving teenagers a Drivers License.OH I'm sorry , I thought this had SOMETHING 2 do with Vehicles !
Why should parents get preferential parking spaces, does having children mean you cannot walk?.The more exercise children get, the better. Park on the far side of the car park and walk!
Not just old people but anyone who hasn't actually got kids parking in the spaces annoy me.
Yes, but have you considered that the old people need the extra space to get their wheel chairs out?
Not especially, I agree some old folk can be obnoxious and grumpy but they get a raw deal from the govenment and lets face it, getting old is no fun! I think I might be able to spare them a parent and toddler space!
god my mrs never shuts about it drives her mad so selfish particularly when there are loads of others
it anoys me more when it someone young and just wants the closest possible space to the shop yet you are just behind them trying to park as they nick the last parent and baby space.
Unfortunately all those "reserved" spaces, with the exception of handicapped spaces, aren't really legally binding. They are just a convenience that the business provides. Technically, any old body can park in those spaces.
You will be ticketed only if you park in a handicapped spot without a tag.
I agree.It is unfair. They would be the first to complain if the situation was reversed.
i agree totally with you! at asda if you park in a disabled place you get fined it should be the same for mother and baby! i just read an answer from some one that said why should they be mother and baby places and it is for the simple reason that you have to get them in and out of the carseats or wwhen they are tiny take the car seat with you therefore you need to be able to open your door wide enough! in a normal car parking space it is impossibale spmetimes to be able to get the car seat out! i makes me so mad!
yep!!!
does not bother me have no car or kids ride a moterbike and can park nearer to the door than you HAHAHA lol
Yes, but I think there should be spaces for old people too!! I mean the front seats on buses and train carriages are reserved for them. I hate to see able-bodied people using disabled bays when they don't have a disabled badge. (I'm able bodied)
The world has lost it's manners!! Our local train system has an electonic message board telling of the next Trains due, not to smoke on the platform etc,etc and it also tells people to kindly let others alight before boarding!! Some ignorant chavs (trailer trash in the U.S.) just push their way on board regardless!!
So you dont mind young people using these spaces?
my mums 80 and cant walk far as she has both hips replaced ,i cant get a dissabled bage for my car for her as i live 200 miles away from her and only take her shopping once a month so yes i do park in in parent and toddler places can you blame me
Not really. When I see an elderly person (or get stuck driving behind one !), I start to think about all the things they may have been through in their long life and cut them some slack. What DOES bug is when I see some 19 year old use a handicapped space and then RUN into the store. The same goes for overweight people. Just because they consider a pizza with everything a balanced diet, it gives them no right to use a space illegally.
i totally agree.shopping with children is bad enough as it is without having to drive around looking for a normal parking spot then struggling to get the baby's pram out.the elderlythink they can have the space because they are old and can't be bothered to park in a space just as close
I equally hate it when the same mother with her single toddler arrives in a huge 4x4 and takes up two parking spaces.
These same women also LOVE to park on double-yellow lines, whilst they run into the shop on the High Street.
It also seems they love to talk on their mobile phones, whilst driving.
I have a built-in mobile in my Daimler, that I only use when I park.
And yes, I DO sometimes park in Mother and Child spaces, as my money is just the same as theirs!
So there!!
Absolutely,
Parent and toddler spaces should be right by the door where the disabled spaces are and the disabled ones moved and dispersed throughout the car parks.
My reasearch reveals 0 per cent of disabled spaces are used by disabled people and only 75% are abused by able bodied leaving 25% spare, what a waste.
Old People using parent and toddler spaces where they are not accompanied by toddlers should be be told firmly that they must move, shout at them they will be deaf as well as stupid
Parents and Toddlers spaces should be replaced with disabled. At least parents and todders are able bodied and can walk further.
No. People young enough to have toddlers need to walk some of that McDonalds food off of them and their fat little kids.
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I think Supermarkets should do spaces for Old people , I am not old yet but as we all know it will happen , they have lots of mobile problems bought on by old age , lots of painful aches , so not to walk too far when they get out of their cars would be very beneficial to them .
I also think WHY have parent & toddler spaces , your legs are fit , you can walk ok!
The toddlers are young & fit WHY?
I have raised 3 children and not parked in these spaces as children need excercise not shortcuts?
How selfish you are , if it was your Granny in pain I'm sure you would feel different or even you in years to come .
COME ON SUPERMARKETS , GIVE THESE SPACES TO WHO DESERVE THEM , THE INFIRM NOT THE FIT!!
The majority of people using Parent and toddler/Disabled parking spaces are fit people who are unencumbered by pushchairs or wheelchairs or walking aids and therefore do not need the extra door opening room. They often drive big Chelsea Tractors as well.
Older People and Disabled People and Parents with Babies usually require space to get out of their vehicles and unfortunately the gaps in regular car park spaces are too narrow to open a door for fit people let alone these groups.
All those people who have answered tough obviously don`t have small children who don`t want to come to the super market and are determined to make it as difficult as they can to allow you to do the weekly shop.
1 will not get into the trolley
2 determined to run off especially when there is a car coming
3 Don`t wont to get out of or into the car
The list is endless please have some consideration for mums
the worst case i have heard of is when my mate parked in a disabled space 2 weeks before her baby was due. she would have parked in a normal space but could not get out of her car! this women came over to her and started mouthing off about how she should not park there, fair enough but the woman had just got out of a mother and baby park with out any children. When asked she said she was a mother but her kids were at school so she had a right to park there. some people really don't have a clue!
I think all new and expecting parent should be issued with a badge like disabled drivers are. if they are not displaying there badge they can not park there. All far then!!
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