disabled and parents parking

atomicsheep

DCFC79 wrote: »

double yellows mean no parking

Hi, i know what they mean.
It's the prupose of what they are there for is what i meant.

. I thought the purpose of double yellows was because parking in that zone means you are either in danger or creating a danger by stopping there.

unholyangel

atomicsheep wrote: »

Hi, i know what they mean.
It's the prupose of what they are there for is what i meant.

. I thought the purpose of double yellows was because parking in that zone means you are either in danger or creating a danger by stopping there.

I would have thought they were measures of controlling traffic. I wouldnt say creating a danger, more obstruction.

atomicsheep

unholyangel wrote: »

I would have thought they were measures of controlling traffic. I wouldnt say creating a danger, more obstruction.

yeh i think you are probably right there.

is it legal to block a road by parking say on double yellows where a car is parked on the opposite side then? parking on double yellows opens a whole new can of worms

littlerat

The reason BB holders can park on double yellows is as there's a huge difference between a couple of disabled parking there and a whole stream of cars - and it's partially the less of 2 evils at times. While it's not always ideal, it may be the only possible way that person can get where they need to be.

That said disabled still shouldn't park on bends/next to junctions/blocking places, and definitely not opposite another parked car, they should find somewhere safe to park. Some definitely don't!

unholyangel

atomicsheep wrote: »

yeh i think you are probably right there.

is it legal to block a road by parking say on double yellows where a car is parked on the opposite side then? parking on double yellows opens a whole new can of worms

Quoted from dft blue badge scheme:
Safe and
responsible parking
Do not park where it would endanger, inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians or other road users. Examples of dangerous or obstructive parking include the following, although there are others:
• school entrances, bus stops, on a bend, or near the brow of a hill or hump bridge;
• where it would make it difficult for others to see clearly, such as close to a junction;
• where it would make the road narrow, such as by a traffic island or roadworks;
• where it would hold up traffic, such as in narrow stretches of road or blocking vehicle entrances;
• where emergency vehicles stop or go in and out, such as hospital entrances;
• where the kerb has been lowered or the road raised to help wheelchair users; and
• on a pavement, unless signs permit it.
The Blue Badge is not a licence to
park anywhere. If you park where it would cause an obstruction or danger
to other road users your vehicle could
be removed by the police.

Page 23: http://www.dft.gov.uk/adobepdf/259428/281009/bluebadgescheme.pdf

Patiolove

Sorru but you can understand why I was confused Unholyangel

Of course it does mean no parking also but double yellow lines you're not even supposed to stop on them to allow passengers to board etc.

To clarify further there is a whole pile of info on the previous link that includes where you can and cannot park. It includes not parking dangerously etc it specifies that if you cause an obstruction or danger to other road users yur vehicle can be removed by the police.

GentleGiant_2

crabyducky wrote: »

I work with peopl with disabilities so know about unseen disabilities. However blue badges are given for the most part for mobility reasons.
Its just most the ones i know have no real mobility issues other than the fact they are lazy.

Maybe the person you are seeing is picking up a disabled person - perfectly legal.

I feel sorry though for the disabled people you work with!

unholyangel

Patiolove wrote: »

Sorru but you can understand why I was confused Unholyangel

To clarify further there is a whole pile of info on the previous link that includes where you can and cannot park. It includes not parking dangerously etc it specifies that if you cause an obstruction or danger to other road users yur vehicle can be removed by the police.

Ah sorry. I'm rather lazy when it comes to looking at links unless i'm looking for something specific myself. Kind of ignorant and definitely lazy (after all whats the click of a button?) but i regularly throw childish strops/go in the huff due to lack of sleep

atomicsheep

unholyangel wrote: »

Quoted from dft blue badge scheme:
Safe and
responsible parking
Do not park where it would endanger, inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians or other road users. Examples of dangerous or obstructive parking include the following, although there are others:
• school entrances, bus stops, on a bend, or near the brow of a hill or hump bridge;
• where it would make it difficult for others to see clearly, such as close to a junction;
• where it would make the road narrow, such as by a traffic island or roadworks;
• where it would hold up traffic, such as in narrow stretches of road or blocking vehicle entrances;
• where emergency vehicles stop or go in and out, such as hospital entrances;
• where the kerb has been lowered or the road raised to help wheelchair users; and
• on a pavement, unless signs permit it.
The Blue Badge is not a licence to
park anywhere. If you park where it would cause an obstruction or danger
to other road users your vehicle could
be removed by the police.

Page 23: http://www.dft.gov.uk/adobepdf/259428/281009/bluebadgescheme.pdf

i know then that disabled drivers can park on yellows but most of whats on that list would be an infringement even by blue badge drivers

Patiolove

atomicsheep wrote: »

i know then that disabled drivers can park on yellows but most of whats on that list would be an infringement even by blue badge drivers

ha ha you don't drive/park much in Manchester then?! Lucky if you can find any street anywhere without double yellows!