Ricin Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why do car drivers think that pavements are fair game to park on these days? It seems to me that a vast number of car drivers like to bump up onto the pavement and block over half the width of it just so their prescious car is out of the way of passing traffic so they won't get their wing mirror taken off by passing cars. In doing so they block the pavement for pedestrians. When I have confronted these people about it they get aggressive, nasty and tell me to <REMOVED>. Incredible, considering that they are in the wrong, that they get nasty. If I walked down the middle of the road I wonder how these same people would react to that. Hand on the horn, window wound down, effing and blinding at me to get out of the way. Just a little rant about a pet hate of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengeek Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I think you've answered your own question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFloppy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why do car drivers think that pavements are fair game to park on these days? It seems to me that a vast number of car drivers like to bump up onto the pavement and block over half the width of it just so their prescious car is out of the way of passing traffic so they won't get their wing mirror taken off by passing cars. In doing so they block the pavement for pedestrians. When I have confronted these people about it they get aggressive, nasty and tell me to <REMOVED>. Incredible, considering that they are in the wrong, that they get nasty. If I walked down the middle of the road I wonder how these same people would react to that. Hand on the horn, window wound down, effing and blinding at me to get out of the way. Just a little rant about a pet hate of mine. There is a name for the condition. Its called Nobbusitus. Its quite a common ailment these days infact i think you can DLA for it:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Parking in bus stops seems to be acceptable these days also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFloppy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Parking in bus stops seems to be acceptable these days also. Thats perfectly legal. It only becomes a bus stop when there is one in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickiethecat Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 You can get your own back by snapping the wing mirror on the car's left hand side as you walk past. Or maybe using a sharp object to make a nice long scratch across the bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampersand Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 because causing criminal damage is also "fair game" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFloppy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 You can get your own back by snapping the wing mirror on the car's left hand side as you walk past. Or maybe using a sharp object to make a nice long scratch across the bodywork. You bloody idiot:roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why do car drivers think that pavements are fair game to park on these days? It seems to me that a vast number of car drivers like to bump up onto the pavement and block over half the width of it just so their prescious car is out of the way of passing traffic so they won't get their wing mirror taken off by passing cars. In doing so they block the pavement for pedestrians. When I have confronted these people about it they get aggressive, nasty and tell me to f*** off. Incredible, considering that they are in the wrong, that they get nasty. If I walked down the middle of the road I wonder how these same people would react to that. Hand on the horn, window wound down, effing and blinding at me to get out of the way. Just a little rant about a pet hate of mine. It's quite normal to park onto the pavement to avoid causing an obstruction in the road. So long as the pavement isn't blocked why is it an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0742Sheff Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 You bloody idiot:roll: You only just noticed that? We have someone two doors down from us with two cars. His driveway is only long enough for one but that doesn't stop him parking both cars end to end, totally blocking off the pavement and leaving no option but to step in to the road to get past. Luckily we live on a very quiet road and no accidents have happened yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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