Car parked across two bays, how selfish is that?
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I work at a site in an industrial area of one of the UK’s new cities. As the only way to get there is to drive, the company has provided a fairly large car park with lots of spaces for employees. I still can’t understand why some people have to park in such a selfish manner though. |
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I’m sure everybody has seen examples of the sort of thing I am talking about. Some people are either really bad at parking or don’t care about others who use the same car park. We have to hunt around to find another space because these idiots are occupying two, sprawled across both bays like they own the place. Some even park in the disabled spaces, which is a complete disgrace because we have many visitors to the site, some of which I am sure would need to make use of these spaces. But no, as far as these selfish people are concerned they got there first and they’ll park wherever they like. |
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Several times this week I’ve seen this blue BMW parked across two bays instead of parked correctly in a single bay between the white lines. What gives? Are they blind or is it the typical BMW drivers ‘I don’t care’ attitude? There’s no excuse for bad parking, especially as parking in a bay just happens to be part of the driving test! I have another complaint about the parking habits of some people. When you’re in a busy car park, for example a supermarket. You drive round and round looking for a space and you finally spot one. So you indicate and prepare to manoeuvre into the space, meanwhile some git just nips in there and steals it even though you were first to find it. Honestly, it’s no wonder that road rage is becoming more and more common. People out there just don’t have any real common decency any more. www.crap-parking.co.uk - Have you seen any really poor examples of car parrking? Send in your pictures to crap-parking.co.uk. |
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I witnessed this and when the driver drove off he didn’t respect other motorists. In fact when he got to the roundabout with the A421 he shot out in front of other motorists already on the roundabout. I was behind him as I was leaving Tesco where I regularly do my shopping.
No you can't! All too frequently I experience the absent minds of other poeple's parking habits.
Parked on double yellows, blocking the vision and or access of other road-users. Taking up 'Disabled' parking. Parents and others, parking in children friendly zones, when the vehicle did not have children onboard. Just so the vehicle's occupants, need not be more than a few paces from the door of a shopping/food outlet.
and then we always end up catching them up at a set of lights anyway...again white van drivers and BMW drivers Im talking to you!
bizzarr??
They didn't look happy when I returned. "What the effing hell you playing at you ............., I've been waiting for ages to leave". "Tough". Smile happily.
Rider of the Apocalypse - 22-Apr-10 11:02
The 'git' is one of those people that is aware that most other people abide by understood 'social' rules, and in knowing that they take advantage and do as they want. Most gripes are about such people.
Rider of the Apocalypse - 15-Apr-10 10:06
I am often tempted to use my key for more than opening my car door !
Irate pedestrian - 9-Feb-10 19:12
A friend of mine was the sales manager in a large BMW dealer in the 70's. Strangely, he drove a company Ford from his groups other francise. Why do you not use a BMW? says I, well, says he, I don't want to be thought of as the kind of person that drives a BMW!
He did not say it as a joke, he was serious!
I would love to know as there is a garden centre / farm shop near me which seems to have far too many! If you go there when it's really busy, summer (I wish) or just before Christmas the car park can be packed, except for three quarters of the disabled spaces being empty. This to my mind is proof that there are far too many.
Hopeful shoppers are left with the choice of parking in a disabled space or going away & spending their money elsewhere!
grumpyoldwoman - 11-Sep-08 09:37
Most people who drive quality cars tend to do so responsibly. Urban 4x4's are probably the exception, generally they are arrogant idiots with a complex.
1 Arrogant drivers of Mercedes, BMW, Audi and VW cars - note the pecking order.
2 4x4s who won't move over onto the verge on a tight road.
3 Those who overtake you in a low speed area.
4 Idiots who sit in the middle lane of the motorway.
5 Queue jumpers - again usually BMW.
6 Tailgaiters, from white van man to the blacked out Corsa.
7 Chavs who leisurely swagger across the road in front of you.
8 The oblivious lane changer.
9 The woman on double yellow lines - see no 1.
Nigel Clark, Lincoln - 11-Jul-08 00:04
Short & Sweet, Middlesex - 11-Jul-08 00:02
I drive my BMW peacefully but would like to reflect on the attitudes of some motorists who have cars which aren't much to write home about and these drivers seem to want to give the impression that they can outdo a BMW with their car. If they are prepared to drive carelessly or break the law and they do then all that shows is that they are prepared to break the law to win. If I wanted to break the law I could have but I am not the typical competitor as I drive mine in luxury and pleased with what I have accomplished so don’t need to compete with others.
Anyone who cannot accept the natural progress of someone else outperforming them and goes to whatever length to obstruct and/or outdo is obviously not happy on their inner self and trying to prove something – but not properly. It is a symptom of an inferiority complex. Anything they achieve is tainted, but at least my history of success isn’t tainted and if I wanted to they couldn’t outdo me but I don’t care.
P665APL GREEN Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Cl 3 Door Hatchback
Time 1905 on 10th June 2008
A429/M40 slip road southbound. Forceful lane changes - reluctant to wait his turn or respect other motorists. A very high accident risk.
KS53ARU Black Volkswagen Polo Twist 3 Door Hatchback
Time 1600 on 11th June 2008
Tailgating then overtaking and pulling in front of law abiding motorists and driving slow to cause obstruction. Along the A5 northbound before Grand Union Canal. High accident risk
WF07UFC Black Peugeot 307 S 5 Door Hatchback
Time 1640 on 11th June 2008
Just after Dunchurch roundabout westbound on A45.
Overtaking as road converges and forceful cutting into stream of traffic. Another high accident risk.
The Good BMW Driver - 12-Jun-08 21:21
Congratulations to the driver of the red BMW 118D SE MANUAL 6 GEARS DIESEL 3 DOOR HATCHBACK registration number PE57 KLD who overtook as he pulled out of Highfield Road into passing traffic on Midgeland Road in Blackpool on Friday 30th May 2008.
It seems you car was the only good thing on your side - it certainly was not your driving nor consideration towards other motorists.
Pity the traffic lights were red at Squires Gate Lane which we all caught up with you and managed to get your number.





