Do you ever park in a handicap space and you're not handicap?

[dreamyxo]

No never.  I have sat in  a handicapped spot for a minute while waiting for someone with the engine running but I've never parked got out of the car and went shopping for hours parked in a handicapped spot.

but what if someone who was handicapped needed that spot and couldnt use it because you were there, if only for a minute

The one time when I was waiting in the spot no other cars came into the parking lot.  It wasn't that long ago so I remember.

[footemama]

I have never used handicap parking. I didn't even use the Mommy parking at Babies R Us when I was pregnant with my son. I figured that there was no reason that I couldn't walk....I wasn't on bedrest or pregnant with twins or something that might make it difficult for me to stand or walk for long periods of time and someone else might need that parking more than me.

[cateyes1]

No never.  I have sat in  a handicapped spot for a minute while waiting for someone with the engine running but I've never parked got out of the car and went shopping for hours parked in a handicapped spot.

but what if someone who was handicapped needed that spot and couldnt use it because you were there, if only for a minute

The one time when I was waiting in the spot no other cars came into the parking lot.  It wasn't that long ago so I remember.

It wasnt directed  to you personally hun just anyone in general who sits in 1 even for a minute.

[loulizlee]

No, No, No!!  It seems to me that people who do that should be grateful for the fact that they don't have to.

[BizELady]

This Makes me nuts when I see people doing this. I dont care if it's for 2 minutes, thats 2 min more for someone who REALLY needs that space to walk  ....what do you think?

No. This is a pet peeve of mine. 

[cateyes1]

No I've never done that... But my friend tried once, he said it would be only for a few seconds, but I told him. "o my gosh if you do that I swear to you I will call the cops and make them give you a big fat TICKET!!" so he went and park in another parking spot,   but hey I'm a person that tries to respect the law as much as possible and that handicap parking was no for him... I should be a cop huh?

you crack me up, good for you and yes next time the police exam comes around I suggest you take it lollol..you're so funny officer Cristinal...has a nice ring to it dontcha think lol

[pkrahmer]

This Makes me nuts when I see people doing this. I dont care if it's for 2 minutes, thats 2 min more for someone who REALLY needs that space to walk  ....what do you think?

No. This is a pet peeve of mine. 

I know the majority of people would never consider  parking in a Hp parking spot even if they weren't disabled and qualified for it. As much as I hate to admit it I do qualify for the spots and do use them. For those of you who may consider using them I  would trade my legs for yours any day. Also keep in mind that there are many others such as the elderly who don't qualify but probably need it more than I do on some days.

What bothers me most about this is when people park between 2 hp spots in the van loading zones denying access to those in wheelchairs to use the spaces. I am very fortunate I can walk  I don't need a wheelchair.  However for those who do getting around is a lot harder.

So if you happen to see this please at least leave a note on the windsheild that they are illegally parked and denying access to people in wheelchairs. If it is a repeat offender I will report it to the police Thanks so much

 

[cateyes1]

This Makes me nuts when I see people doing this. I dont care if it's for 2 minutes, thats 2 min more for someone who REALLY needs that space to walk  ....what do you think?

No. This is a pet peeve of mine. 

I know the majority of people would never consider  parking in a Hp parking spot even if they weren't disabled and qualified for it. As much as I hate to admit it I do qualify for the spots and do use them. For those of you who may consider using them I  would trade my legs for yours any day. Also keep in mind that there are many others such as the elderly who don't qualify but probably need it more than I do on some days.

What bothers me most about this is when people park between 2 hp spots in the van loading zones denying access to those in wheelchairs to use the spaces. I am very fortunate I can walk  I don't need a wheelchair.  However for those who do getting around is a lot harder.

So if you happen to see this please at least leave a note on the windsheild that they are illegally parked and denying access to people in wheelchairs. If it is a repeat offender I will report it to the police Thanks so much

Well said and thank you
 

[CristinaL]

No I've never done that... But my friend tried once, he said it would be only for a few seconds, but I told him. "o my gosh if you do that I swear to you I will call the cops and make them give you a big fat TICKET!!" so he went and park in another parking spot,   but hey I'm a person that tries to respect the law as much as possible and that handicap parking was no for him... I should be a cop huh?

you crack me up, good for you and yes next time the police exam comes around I suggest you take it lollol..you're so funny officer Cristinal...has a nice ring to it dontcha think lol

hahahaha yea... 

[gbabesmom]

I don't park in hp spots and I have MS. I don't qualify for a hp decal. What does get me mad is when some one is sitting in the car waiting for the hp person to get out of the store. Sorry, circle the lot or find a space and wait for your friend. Around here hp spaces can be at a premium. Btw hp spots are wide for wheelchairs, etc. Not for motorcycles. Enough of my rant....

[lbeery]

No, never, no never have I parked in a handicap parking space.  I do, however, use the handicap stall at the restroom and son't see anything wrong with that.  It is handicap accessible but not restricted if you get what I mean.

[gbabesmom]

No, never, no never have I parked in a handicap parking space.  I do, however, use the handicap stall at the restroom and son't see anything wrong with that.  It is handicap accessible but not restricted if you get what I mean.

I use those when I shop with my boys. They're 3 and 18 months. It's easier to keep them together in one big stall. 

[lbeery]

Never thought about them being convenient for moms with children, but, as a non=parent, I would say that shopping with toddlers qualify you as 'shopping handicapped"

[PMZ908]

hell no......the ticket charge is like $500 bucks

[PMZ908]

oh but i really dont care if some body else does. in fact it looks pretty funny