A pavement parking odyssey

[KnittyNorah]

If we're amending the law, we can overlook anything we want.

Maybe no path would be cleared... but it could be fun for those blocked to try!

Electric wheelchairs could have (retractable) diamond-tipped drills attached to the rear axles and a gearing system allowing them to spin at a much higher rate than the wheels, and those who walk with crutches or a rollator could have a counterbalanced, miniaturised wrecking ball system which swings in concert with ones movement of the walking aid and aids one to walk, if necessary, as well as bashing panels out of the way.
Those following them directly would need a shopping trolley or baby buggy with caterpillar tracks in order to scramble over the sliced-up debris; the blind and visually-impaired could be issued with a snow-plough like device which is battery-powered and lightweight - something on the lines of a strimmer, but obviously differing in the way it operates - in order to clear a way for themselves (and their dog, if accompanied by one) to walk safely without stepping on shards of metal, glass etc.

It sounds like a great time could be had by all!

 

[DCLane]

Having flagged on the FB group I'm part of that the poster of the scratched car is continuing to park on the pavement, without identifying them or their house, I've been the recipient this evening of a pile of personal abuse, both on the group and via Facebook Messenger. And they've got someone else to weigh in now as well. Lovely.

All reported to the group moderators plus Facebook - let's see if they do anything.

Maybe it shows the type of unpleasant individual they are. Unfortunately I've to go past their house if I want to go anywhere.

Edited: I've now had similar overnight from what I presume is the respondent's husband. Personal, and unpleasant again but this time threatening - both in terms of going to my employer and also to me. And again reported.

 

[KnittyNorah]

Having flagged on the FB group I'm part of that the poster of the scratched car is continuing to park on the pavement, without identifying them or their house, I've been the recipient this evening of a pile of personal abuse, both on the group and via Facebook Messenger. And they've got someone else to weigh in now as well. Lovely.

All reported to the group moderators plus Facebook - let's see if they do anything.

Maybe it shows the type of unpleasant individual they are. Unfortunately I've to go past their house if I want to go anywhere.

Edited: I've now had similar overnight from what I presume is the respondent's husband. Personal, and unpleasant again but this time threatening - both in terms of going to my employer and also to me. And again reported.

'Going to your employer' - what are they? Seven year olds? 'I'll tell my big brother what you said ... nee nee nee nee nee naaaah'

 

[Andy_R]

Having flagged on the FB group I'm part of that the poster of the scratched car is continuing to park on the pavement, without identifying them or their house, I've been the recipient this evening of a pile of personal abuse, both on the group and via Facebook Messenger. And they've got someone else to weigh in now as well. Lovely.

All reported to the group moderators plus Facebook - let's see if they do anything.

Maybe it shows the type of unpleasant individual they are. Unfortunately I've to go past their house if I want to go anywhere.

Edited: I've now had similar overnight from what I presume is the respondent's husband. Personal, and unpleasant again but this time threatening - both in terms of going to my employer and also to me. And again reported.

Maybe you should make them aware that making threats over 'tinterwebby is technically a crime, covered by The Malicious Communications Act 1988 and The Communications Act 2003

 

[Accy cyclist]

Look at this lazy @#!!. Taken this afternoon on the local Tesco car park. It was parked there at 3.45 and still there when I left at 4.18! The scumbag obviously didn't give a toss about blocking the zebra crossing. Some of us only cross on the actual crossing, thinking "If I get mowed down surely the b..ta.ds won't have a leg to stand on in court"! I fancied having a go at the slob in the driver seat, but where would that have got me?! Scum who do things like this aren't going to admit they're in the wrong, because they don't think they are in the wrong!

 

[midlife]

Doesn't seem to be insured. Stolen / abandoned?

 

[cyberknight]

Look at this lazy @#!!. Taken this afternoon on the local Tesco car park. It was parked there at 3.45 and still there when I left at 4.18! The scumbag obviously didn't give a toss about blocking the zebra crossing. Some of us only cross on the actual crossing, thinking "If I get mowed down surely the b..ta.ds won't have a leg to stand on in court"! I fancied having a go at the slob in the driver seat, but where would that have got me?! Scum who do things like this aren't going to admit they're in the wrong, because they don't think they are in the wrong!

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bonnet surfing time !

 

[Accy cyclist]

Doesn't seem to be insured. Stolen / abandoned?

Yes, Just checked myself. No insurance and it shows on the MOT check as Vehicle details could not be found

I suppose those driving it think they won't be pulled over by the police and why not as yesterday I saw two yobs on a scrambler type motorbike, without a number plate and without helmets speed past a parked police van. You'd expect the van to do a u-turn and speed off after them, but no it didn't even move!

 

[Accy cyclist]

That white Lancs County Council vehicle pulled up half an hour ago. A 'traffic warden' go out and booked that VW Golf, partly hidden by the tree. The car's been there overnight. It was also there from last Friday afternoon till this Monday gone afternoon. Parking on double yellows for days on end to me means you are taking the p.ss! Ah well, the owner of that car will have a shock when he returns to his/her vehicle! I don't think that bloke in the second pic' is the owner, but he seemed to be remonstrating with the warden. Maybe he knows the vehicle's owner and thought he'd have his say.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Then last Friday I saw this vehicle parked slightly on the pavement and slightly over a limited hours parking, single yellow line. The owner either didn't see the ticket, or did but chose to ignore it, so the following day a 'traffic warden' ticketed it again!!

 

[mjr]

That white Lancs County Council vehicle pulled up half an hour ago. A 'traffic warden' go out and booked that VW Golf, partly hidden by the tree. The car's been there overnight. It was also there from last Friday afternoon till this Monday gone afternoon. Parking on double yellows for days on end to me means you are taking the p.ss! Ah well, the owner of that car will have a shock when he returns to his/her vehicle! I don't think that bloke in the second pic' is the owner, but he seemed to be remonstrating with the warden. Maybe he knows the vehicle's owner and thought he'd have his say.

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Did anyone ticket the council van? It's probably allowed to park on double yellows, but not the pavement.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Taken at 5pm today in Whalley, Lancs. This to me says "I'm an arrogant 2 hat who drives a big BMW because I have a small brain and a small weenie and I hate pedestrians"!!

 

[cyberknight]

Taken at 5pm today in Whalley, Lancs. This to me says "I'm an arrogant 2 hat who drives a big BMW because I have a small brain and a small weenie and I hate pedestrians"!!

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i think your dog surely needed to mark its territory on the paintwork ?

 

[stephec]

i think your dog surely needed to mark its territory on the paintwork ?

Beat me to it there, the little lad should give a full and frank appraisal.

 

[Gwylan]

I wish somebody could invent a snatch truck, which could come alongside illegally parked cars and silently remove them in a few seconds without causing any damage, so as to carry them away to a pound. I'm sure it would pay for itself very quickly.

In Pakistan they use a less stealthy method of dealing with illegal parkers:

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Saw that in Karachi too. Dodging the missing manhole covers was always a challenge too.