Don't be "THAT GUY" and park in 2 spaces at one time in a Raptor

[melvimbe]

On a similar note, I confronted a lady several weeks ago at Home Depot who parked in a handicap spot. She rushed out of the store very briskly pushing a cart and hoisted two bags of rock salt (around 40 lbs each) into her car while talking on her cell. I asked her if she was handicapped to which she said she with all kinds of attitude that she has spinal issues. I told her that I wasn't there to argue whether or not she has, or ever had, spinal issues, but I was curious as to what issues she was having that day which justified her using a spot that somebody else may genuinely need. Her face went blank and she had no response. I smiled and stated very nicely that she shouldn't be parking there unless she genuinely needed the spot on that particular day.

People have a tendency to explain these sort of things away. I imagine she had the tags to legally park there, so she felt justified. Did not matter to her that she didn't physically need it anymore, and she was taking a spot away from someone who needed it.

I'll be honest though, my mother has a handicap tag (artificial knee), and insists that it be used, even if I'm driving her. She does not want to just be dropped off at the front door while I go park. In some places, you can't safely unload passengers without parking, but most of the time, you can. It is perfectly legal to do this, and no one has ever questioned me about it, but I probably need to insist that we don't use the spot so that actually driving, or needs the space for wheelchair or something, can use it. The potential drama isn't worth it.

She's also one of those that have rarely gotten benefits from society like this in her life, so doesn't mine getting a bit extra once you get to your 70s.

 

[smurfslayer]

This thing has a big ass.

a$$ shaming is bad, mmmkay?

She’s just ... “Big framed”.

 

[CigarPundit]

Nothing wrong with a big ass.

 

[smurfslayer]

Nothing wrong with a big ass.

True.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

 

[smurfslayer]

Taking up two spots, regardless of where you park, is not a good move in my book. I always park as far out as possible and take up a single parking space.

On a similar note, I confronted a lady several weeks ago at Home Depot who parked in a handicap spot. She rushed out of the store very briskly pushing a cart and hoisted two bags of rock salt (around 40 lbs each) into her car while talking on her cell. I asked her if she was handicapped. She stated with all kinds of attitude that she has spinal issues. I told her that I was not there to argue whether or not she has, or ever had, spinal issues, but I was curious as to what issues she was having that day which justified her using a spot that somebody else may genuinely need. Her face went blank and she had no response. I smiled and stated very nicely that she shouldn't be parking there unless she genuinely needed the spot on that particular day.

Good for you... and citizenry in general.
I have to say, I’ve been injured before, but not needed a placard. However, I’ve had to drive folks who did and I’d have to assist getting them to/from the building and I’ve always been self conscious about using the handicapped parking spots at all. One of my passengers had to do it though, so I’d end up getting her situated and go back for whatever cargo she had. My wife even got a placard for after surgery rehab and even then I always felt like there were more needing people out there than me. I can’t imagine the karmic payback for abusing handicapped spaces.

 

[CigarPundit]

 

[SSWIM]

I guess I just find it interesting that something like this "trips someones trigger". Hopefully something more invasive doesn't happen in their life. To actually let it cause a reaction such as "keying" ones car is more a cause for concern than the actual parking issue.

Sam

 

[CigarPundit]

I don't think keying someone's car is really justified because of bad parking.

I’m not sure if this was directed at me, but to be clear, I’m not advocating keying anyone’s car for any reason. All I did was post a funny picture that fits with the topic.

 

[melvimbe]

I’m not sure if this was directed at me, but to be clear, I’m not advocating keying anyone’s car for any reason. All I did was post a funny picture that fits with the topic.

It was in response to your post, but I don't know if 'directed' is the right term. I didn't see anything in your post to clearly indicate that you disagreed with picture, just that you thought it was wise to keep the cards handy. Was not trying to saying that you were wrong for posting it even. Just thought that it's worth bringing up that keying vehicles is not cool. There are a lot of stupid people out there, on the internet or otherwise and it doesn't hurt to repeat that damaging other people's property for relatively minor stuff like this isn't cool.