JustGav Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 To be fair, I know what you are getting at. It isn't the spaces themselves, it is the people who blatantly take the mick who REALLY don't need the badges. Sadly if there is a system somebody is bound to abuse it. Yes I'm one of those people who speak up when people who are perfectly able park in the spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 And becuase this post has made me look a twot,im off to watch tv and im gonna shut up but .. here is another example, suppose theres an OAP trying to park ? and there like 70 years old, he or she isnt disabled and never had any kids,. i defy anybody to say that they shouldnt be allowed to park in a disabled bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This is a serious Q and not a dig at anyone etc - I don't have kids so might be missing the point or being ignorant, but what's the point in parent and child spaces? I agree it's handy to have extra space for buggies etc, fair enough, but is there a restriction on them? Our local Tesco has people with teens parking in them etc, is it also to protect the kids from having to walk further so they don't get ran over or something?! Or were they purely brought in for just for the buggies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 suppose theres an OAP trying to park ? and there like 70 years old, he or she isnt disabled and never had any kids,. i defy anybody to say that they shouldnt be allowed to park in a disabled bay. You don't have to have a leg missing to be disabled, if you cannot walk far for whatever reason you would probably qualify to have a disabled badge. Age shouldn't come into it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Or were they purely brought in for just for the buggies? Probably, just need the extra space to open the doors wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Probably, just need the extra space to open the doors wider. That's understandable, just hardly ever see parent with buggies using them, always 7-8 year olds etc. Doesn't bother me too much, i prefer leaving the supra further away and enjoy the exercise (Don't enjoy the exercise that much to walk to the shops tho' ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 As suggested, this is nothing to do with taxes. This is ASDA's own call. If you really don't like it, vote with your ££££, mate! Personally, I get annoyed with people who park in the parent & child spaces when they don't need to. When we had Adam in the infant carrier in the back of the Supra, you had to open the door fully to be able to lift him out. Totally impossible when trying to fit in a regular parking bay between two other cars - the Supra doors are friggin' huge! That said, I blame the supermarkets partly. Why do they put these parking spaces right by the doors? They were always going to get abused - if they'd put them further away, I'd be much happier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 You don't have to have a leg missing to be disabled, if you cannot walk far for whatever reason you would probably qualify to have a disabled badge. Age shouldn't come into it at all. Yes off course, but were on about asda and parking for those with kids as well, I know adult people have kids too,but at the extreme other end of the spectrum why should a 17yr old girl with kid have priority over Elsie and Bert who fought in world war 2 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEERSHZ Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 at our store these fines been in place for the last 2 years since we opened, tho it is at the discretion of the attendant . Ive lost count of the amount of times ive been called to sort out an argument when some t**t has parked in a disabled spot cos they only needed a pint of milk or they only stopped there too use the cash machine but it took over an hour etc etc. I never revoke the fine unless they bring me a disabled badge in too see, even if they are in one of our wheelchairs as half the time they just too lazy to walk around the store. I have a customer comes in and insists on using an electric chair/trolley twice a week even asks if someone is available to help him do his shopping I know for a fact he is not disabled in an way, just a lazy aggresive idiot. Ive seen him running around a football field!! But hey the customer is always right ------- ive barred him this week for life So i make no appologies for the fines you park in the wrong place you deserve a fine, as said already all the other supermarkets will follow suit most now have a max parking time too now or get fined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 My take on all this. I will continue to park in the Parent/child option as it p!sses me off that these shops make the parking spaces so small.Every time I park in a normal space a new dent appears. I have never and would never park in a disabled space. My last (well probably not) comment,F11CK ASDA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 suppose theres an OAP trying to park ? and there like 70 years old, he or she isnt disabled and never had any kids,. i defy anybody to say that they shouldnt be allowed to park in a disabled bay. If you are elderly and cannot walk well then you CAN apply for a disability badge. I know people that have done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I think it's about time that this happened, it'll be good if all the store's follow suit. Many time's i've seen able bodied people park in disabled parking space's, even when just 20 metre's away there are empty bay's they could of parked in. I saw an eldely disabled women Wednesday who was unable to park in the appropriate bay's as they were full, (with car's that had no right to be there), she struggled to get out of her car due to space in the normal bay's. People who park in these bay's, and don't need to, are ignorant, selfish, and out of order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 If you are elderly and cannot walk well then you CAN apply for a disability badge. I know people that have done this. Pete,do you have a link for this please? Not for me, but for my dear old Mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 i think all old people should be allowed to park in any bay,also they shouldnt have to pay car tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Pete,do you have a link for this please? Not for me, but for my dear old Mum. I've no idea I'm afraid. I think my Dad got involved, I'll ask if I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 The really simple solution is to not shop at Asda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 The really simple solution is to not shop at Asda. I think I'll start going to Lidl and Netto.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 The really simple solution is to not shop at Asda. They never have any bread when I go anyway. How can a supermarket NEVER have any bread? I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I think I'll start going to Lidl and Netto.. Lidl fine people who use their car-parks without going into the store! They never have any bread when I go anyway. How can a supermarket NEVER have any bread? I don't get it. You do look in the right aisles I assume. I only ever go there to buy Evo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 From monday, all ASDA car parks will have parking attendants, if you are a non disabled person,or dont have any kids with you and you park in a car parking bay assigned for either disabled or a bay for those with kids you will recieve a fine.. What a watse of f**king money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've no idea I'm afraid. I think my Dad got involved, I'll ask if I remember. Thanks Pete,Ive found the site and downloaded the info'. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 The really simple solution is to not shop at Asda. yeh i agree,they sell rubbish chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 From monday, all ASDA car parks will have parking attendants, if you are a non disabled person,or dont have any kids with you and you park in a car parking bay assigned for either disabled or a bay for those with kids you will recieve a fine.. What a watse of f**king money! The money goes to charity, if I was in charge it would be £200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 The money goes to charity, if I was in charge it would be £200. what colour is you Halo ? but i agree money to charity is a good thing,but id like to re-read this thread in around a years time to see how all this pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 The money goes to charity, if I was in charge it would be £200. No money really goes to charity anymore does it?I think it goes to run the business that is supposed to collect the money for charity. God I must be getting old.Please tell me guys is this the sort of chat an old guy would write? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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