I found a refreshing use of designated parking spaces at a new Wickes near me.
Instead of disabled and 'mother and baby' spaces near the doors, the bays were actually marked up with icons of vans, and are designated for van parking.
So I wonder, if i see a car parked there, and I have to park my van amongst the 'normal' cars, can I go up to the car driver and give them a dirty condescending look, or have a rant at them, and feel perfectly justified?
Well done Wickes.
dg
They should have BMW places at all stores - near the doors because BMW drivers are arrogant and flaunt any rules
I guess that it will depend on whether mummy lets you out of your push chair or makes you sit on the naughty step.
Audi drivers are worse.
Yes but they are just fancy VWen; just like VWen are fancy Skodae.
Ask any driver in Italy - they know about rules. Traffic lights are more of a policy thing. They do give good hand signals as well, although I've never quite understood which manoeuvre is associated with the middle finger of the left hand.
Great idea! I think they have spotted the move to Get Someone In after the recent DIY boom. I heard somewhere that Wickes said their busy days used to be Saturday with the DIY crowd & now it's Monday with tradesmen.
Well done indeed. I'm getting to like Wickes more & more.
In message , John writes
Not just BMWs. Last time I went to Wickes there was a WVM parked on the road outside and partly blocking the entrance. In the car park was a 4x4 (Shogun-sized, can't remember exactly what) parked skewed and using parts of four bays.
What an idiotic thing to say.
(yes, I do drive a BMW)
No it means you can't park untill there is a free space wit a van logo. If you do so and there is an accident then you have breached the H&S laws by not using an appropriate bay and will face bankrupcy and a jail term.
Yes.
And wear a hat? Or have a hat on the rear parcel shelf?
Beware volvos with hat wearers...
When it's cold, I sometimes wear a fleece hat. I keep my parcel shelf clear.
They do at most places. The double yellow lines is what BMW drivers believe means they can right to park.
Beware any vehicle driven by hat wearers ... particularly those yoof's with baseball caps up backwards!
... or even flout the rules.
Trilby hat wearers are the worst...
"I am in the middle of the road and there are two cars on each side of me"
Owain
We already knew that
Whilst I think this is an excellent idea its a pity they don't make all parking bays larger, rather like the local Costo. Given the bulky nature of a lot of their sales you need more room around you to avoid damaging other cars.
David - Milton Keynes
"Bob Eager" typed
I haven't noticed a profusion of orthodox Jews at my local Wickes...
Surely these spaces are to protect the normal folk from white van men?
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