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george osbourne parking a disabled bay

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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited 5 April 2013 at 9:33PM
    Who cares? He should be able to park as he needs to.

    What is the worst thing that could happen to him? He could get a PCN for a few pounds - the government would just pay it or send them a formal letter.

    It's clear that he is at risk and does need to be quick and close to where he needs to be.

    In any event he is exempt from On-Street parking regulations, and I'm sure the land owners don't mind him parking like this.

    The disabled person waiting for the space, could simply use the next one, or wait a few moments.

    If others use them often and stop you from doing so - then complain and get it sorted, I fail to see how this helps anyone?

    I support him and the many other Police vehicles and officials that use these bays. It's very simple the fact that they may need to leave quickly! Get over it people.
  • Jemma-T
    Jemma-T Posts: 1,546 Forumite
    zagfles wrote: »
    And illiterate photoshoppers [sic] should be next.

    That spelling would be too obvious a joke and not allowed by the number plate issuing authority (DVLA), obviously.
  • guilds
    guilds Posts: 252 Forumite
    edited 7 April 2013 at 12:50PM
    Polite people utterly avoid disabled spaces. It might be somewhat trivial but it shows total arrogance & contempt.

    I hope he kept his receipt for his happy meal, wonder what toy he got? I do hope it was a working calculator
  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,686 Forumite
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    guilds wrote: »
    Polite people utterly avoid disabled spaces. It might be somewhat trivial but it shows total arrogance & contempt.

    I hope he kept his receipt for his happy meal, wonder what toy he got? I do hope it was a working calculator
    Polite people don't blame passengers for a driver's error. Otherwise surely Chris Huhne could have used that excuse? "Yeah OK it was me driving but she told me to so it's her fault" :rotfl:
  • guilds
    guilds Posts: 252 Forumite
    edited 7 April 2013 at 2:53PM
    zagfles wrote: »
    Polite people don't blame passengers for a driver's error. Otherwise surely Chris Huhne could have used that excuse? "Yeah OK it was me driving but she told me to so it's her fault" :rotfl:

    When the passenger is the employer of the driver and the treasurer of the country to boot, he should have instructed him to park in a legitimate bay.
    From time to time I have the privilege of being chauffeured round, we travel round at all odd hours of day and night, we would never park in a disabled bay, if we did the driver would be told to move, and would get a bo**ocking I have seen it first hand,
    At the end of the day the driver works for us, and some of our number in the car are egotistical musicians and would not dream of doing it
  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,686 Forumite
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    guilds wrote: »
    When the passenger is the employer of the driver and the treasurer of the country to boot, he should have instructed him to park in a legitimate bay.
    From time to time I have the privilege of being chauffeured round, we travel round at all odd hours of day and night, we would never park in a disabled bay, if we did the driver would be told to move, and would get a bo**ocking I have seen it first hand,
    Did you keep an eye on the speedometer too to make sure he never exceeded the speed limit? Did you breathalyse him to make sure he wasn't drunk?

    Some people employ a chauffeur so someone else can worry about the road. Maybe the same applies to those who employ a taxi to get around?
    At the end of the day the driver works for us, and some of our number in the car are egotistical musicians and would not dream of doing it
    Yeah, if Diana had been as conscientious as you she might still be alive. You are an inspiration to us all.
  • sharnad
    sharnad Posts: 9,904 Forumite
    silly person should have known he could get caught for his bad behaviour. never noticed he was disabled before
    Needing to lose weight start date 26 December 2011 current loss 60 pound Down. Lots more to go to get into my size 6 jeans
  • sharnad
    sharnad Posts: 9,904 Forumite
    assj wrote: »
    Who cares? He should be able to park as he needs to.

    What is the worst thing that could happen to him? He could get a PCN for a few pounds - the government would just pay it or send them a formal letter.

    It's clear that he is at risk and does need to be quick and close to where he needs to be.

    In any event he is exempt from On-Street parking regulations, and I'm sure the land owners don't mind him parking like this.

    The disabled person waiting for the space, could simply use the next one, or wait a few moments.

    If others use them often and stop you from doing so - then complain and get it sorted, I fail to see how this helps anyone?

    I support him and the many other Police vehicles and officials that use these bays. It's very simple the fact that they may need to leave quickly! Get over it people.


    yes he should and he didnt need a disabled space
    Needing to lose weight start date 26 December 2011 current loss 60 pound Down. Lots more to go to get into my size 6 jeans
  • guilds
    guilds Posts: 252 Forumite
    edited 7 April 2013 at 4:56PM
    zagfles wrote: »
    Did you keep an eye on the speedometer too to make sure he never exceeded the speed limit? Did you breathalyse him to make sure he wasn't drunk?

    Some people employ a chauffeur so someone else can worry about the road. Maybe the same applies to those who employ a taxi to get around? Yeah, if Diana had been as conscientious as you she might still be alive. You are an inspiration to us all.


    I am so glad I am an inspiration to you, I am blessed, I hope your life is more fulfilled for it, please feel free to go forth and inspire others and fulfil their live as I have fulfilled yours:A Peace and love and all that, I have thanked you for such a kind post:o:o:o:o:o:o
  • tomtom256
    tomtom256 Posts: 2,256 Forumite
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    sharnad wrote: »
    yes he should and he didnt need a disabled space

    Don't pick on the space, ATOS cleared it of any disability. Lets just stick with George.
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