ASDA carparking

pogofish

Ebe_Scrooge wrote: »

Sorry to hijack this thread, but please can anyone enlighten me as to what the correct procedure is for these "scam" tickets ? And what is this Popla that I keep seeing people mention ?

I know the advice always used to be just ignore the so-called "fine" and all the letters that follow. Is this still true ? I'm in Scotland if it makes any difference ?

Yes, there is a difference in Scotland - We don't have POFA (so no POPLA) up here, so ignoring is still the way to go.

Plenty more threads in more detail in the Parking Forum.

mttylad

As much as I sympathise with you both and accept its inconvenient for you if someone got there first, if it is being used genuinely as the visitor has additional needs as is the case with op, I don't think it can be frowned up on because the party there first doesn't have a blue badge. Let alone suggest he's dropped off at the entrance - if the space isn't available is there a reason your party can't do that?!

I agree with what others have said about this, if disabled people want equality then its a 2 way street. Someone who has mobility issues, has mobility issues - blue badge or not. Its like disabled toilets, they are modified so that a disabled person can use them too - not exclusively.

arcon5

Herzlos wrote: »

Because how does the driver drop themselves off at the entrance before parking somewhere else? Or should blue badge holders bring someone along to park for them?

You've clearly missed the point.

smashingyour...

pogofish wrote: »

Other than as a result of sudden trauma, all the conditions I can think-of that warrant a knee replacement are considered disabillities. And anyone so diagnosed would also be considered disabled under the act from the moment of diagnosis until recovery from surgery .

A Blue Badge is not any proof of disabillity all by itself!

The OP was driving, the husband had a knee replacement.

Did you have a point to make?

hamish14 wrote: »

I parked in a disabled bay in asda carpark in inverness.
I do not have a blue badge but my husband has recently had a knee replacement operation and has to have the car door open fully to get in and out of the car, which is not possible in an ordinary car parking space.
I got a ticket from smart parking ltd. What should I do

pogofish

The Equality Act still applies even if its the passenger who is disabled, especially if their situation renders them unable to drive, there is no difference if the vehicle is being used for their benefit. - Now what's your point?

Similarly, in the legit world, a non-disabled person/driver can use/have a Blue Badge for the benefit of someone who is disabled - most normally in the case of children but its far from unknown for adults as well.