Local bank puts 3 Hybrid vehicle spots in...closer than the 2 handicapped

[MotF Bane]

We have a couple of these HEV spots at our price chopper, my buddy parks his excursion in them.

He should put a Hybrid badge on it, just for lulz.

 

[AMCRambler]

Maybe auto parts places should have "400hp parking only" too...

My car would qualify. Unless we're not talking about at the crank.

 

[jlee]

My car would qualify. Unless we're not talking about at the crank.

Hopefully mine will by next spring, too..

 

[PottedMeat]

He should put a Hybrid badge on it, just for lulz.

Nobody would probably question it either, with actual hybrid tahoes/suburbans/escalades running around.

 

[highland145]

GD, it's this type of shit that makes me a self-hating liberal.

Cause you're a closet conservative. Come out.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Don't see why it's an issue at all. As long as the handicapped spots are ADA compliant, the handicapped people have no legitimate complaint, and it's the bank's right to set up their property as they see fit. If the bank wants to set aside hybrid spots, that's fine by me.

ZV

 

[alkemyst]

how are handicap spots 'abused'

anyone can get a tag. I am sure you watch the news and have seen a show about it.

 

[alkemyst]

Did they actually have to do construction in order to add 3 new spots or did they just re-do the lines/signage? Would be interested in knowing how much energy they wasted in order to make 3 brand new spots in order to bring more 'energy-focused' clientele to their bank.

moved the spots down.

 

[alkemyst]

We have a couple of these HEV spots at our price chopper, my buddy parks his excursion in them.

sure he does.

 

[JulesMaximus]

What's next? Oversize spaces in the far end of the lot for large trucks, oversize spaces in a well-lit front area for women, spaces for awesome dudes with Lotuses...

Lotus parking only? I like it!

 

[alkemyst]

you don't need to have 1 arm and 6 fingers to be handicapped

fuck yeah, you just need a mirror tag.

 

[mmntech]

Awesome! Local bank puts in 3 hybrid vehicle spots closer than the 2 handicapped ones it has.

There's a few places around here that are like that. A big grocery chained opened a "green" flagship store here a couple years ago. Once saw two pickups parked in the hybrid spots there. Made me lol. It's not legally mandated so what are they going to do if you park there.

 

[dainthomas]

One can only hope...either that or tow your vehicle. All it takes is one roaming tow truck to spot you and you're gone.

I could get a hybrid badge from any Toyota dealer. I might even put it right under my "iForce V8" badge.

 

[JulesMaximus]

fuck yeah, you just need a mirror tag.

Don't they give those handicapped tags out to anyone over 65 at the DMV in Florida? Fuck, I bet half the population of the state of FL is handicapped.

 

[highland145]

Don't they give those handicapped tags out to anyone over 65 at the DMV in Florida? Fuck, I bet half the population of the state of FL is handicapped.

Years ago, Mom had brain surgery, left her with stroke like systems. Worse balance than a sailor on a 3 day drunk. Uses a walker half the time. And , recently, she hasn't been able to get a new sticker.:\ What the f is wrong with S.C. Obviously lots of abusers in the system and they're cracking town. Eventually we should be able to get it taken care of.

 

[her209]

For all the people that are complaining about dedicated HEV spots, there are such things as dedicated truck spots in parking structures because some of them are just too high to go any higher without damaging the car/parking structure and/or too big/wide. A friend's roommate actually had his car towed because he parked there (on a week night, when there was practically no one there).

 

[alkemyst]

Don't they give those handicapped tags out to anyone over 65 at the DMV in Florida? Fuck, I bet half the population of the state of FL is handicapped.

Florida's system is majorly abused like most things down here.

You can probably get HGH, a handicapped tag, medical marijuana, a real 'fake' drivers license, and a medicare card all in the same strip mall. Then sit and eat with a celebrity.

 

[alkemyst]

For all the people that are complaining about dedicated HEV spots, there are such things as dedicated truck spots in parking structures because some of them are just too high to go any higher without damaging the car/parking structure and/or too big/wide. A friend's roommate actually had his car towed because he parked there (on a week night, when there was practically no one there).

We have those too. 'Large Vehicle/RV parking only' for the Excursion crowd and they still don't park in the lines.

 

[Phokus]

Lexus Lot is for Lexus vehicles only
http://mlb.mlb.com/atl/ballpark/directions.jsp

Ok this is the most retarded thing ever

 

[Numenorean]

you don't need to have 1 arm and 6 fingers to be handicapped

What the FUCK are you talking about? There was no need for that person to park in a handicap spot. None at all, there was no mobility issue or anything. Maybe we should have retard parking so you could finally have your own spot.

 

[alkemyst]

Ok this is the most retarded thing ever

They have Porsche only parking at some places too.

 

[Wyndru]

sure he does.

I'll see if the wife still has a pic of it on her cell and post it. I've parked in this spot in a hurry, but I have a monte carlo, not really a big deal since the car actually fully fits in the spot.

It's not legally mandated so what are they going to do if you park there.

Exactly, no one obeys it, it's a joke.

 

[her209]

Ok this is the most retarded thing ever

Why? Seems like a perfect way to hold events and cookouts for Lexus owners.
http://www.sponsorship.com/IEGSR/2007/02/26/Double-Down--Lexus-Dramatically-Expands-Sponsorshi.aspx

Pursues Opportunities To Get Closer To Target Market

Lexus is expanding its use of sponsorship to support its “pursuit of perfection” brand positioning, gain media exposure and, perhaps most importantly, offer premier, one-of-a-kind experiences to customers and prospects.

“Sponsorships afford Lexus the opportunity to interact with owners and prospective customers in a way that broadcast media and other marketing tactics cannot,” Dahl said.

“In many instances we approach an opportunity in two dimensions: On one level is overall brand awareness, interaction and value brought to all attendees, and on another level there may be extensions that allow a very high degree of engagement and a unique luxury experience for a select number of people.”

He cited Lexus’ sponsorship of the Aspen Ideas Festival as an example. In addition to having on-site display and test-drive opportunities for all attendees of the event’s lectures and courses, the automaker also worked with Aspen Institute organizers to provide vehicles for Lexus Excursions to off-site activities for a smaller number of participants.

Lexus’ USGA deal, which runs through 2010, deepens the company’s already significant involvement in golf. Lexus has titled the Champions for Charity grassroots golf series for the past 18 years and has endorsement deals with pro golfers such as Ray Floyd and Peter Jacobsen, as well as Annika Sorenstam, whom it plans to use in its USGA-related marketing. The 11 pro golfers that currently endorse Toyota also will move under the Lexus banner.

Lexus will leverage the partnership through themed ads, dealer events, on-site vehicle display, USGA membership activities and other initiatives, said Ed Kiernan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Peter Jacobsen Productions, which brokered the deal.

Similar to its multi-faceted partnership with the U.S. Tennis Assn. and its US Open, Lexus will leverage its USGA tie with premier events for customers and prospects. Lexus vehicle owners receive valet service and other personalized treatment at the tennis championships.

“The partnership is really going to mirror what they have done with the USTA and US Open,” Kiernan said, noting that activation plans are still being finalized.

One event that the division already is pointing to is the ’10 U.S. Open, which will be played at Pebble Beach Resort where Lexus has an agreement to provide its owners with special perks such as room upgrades.

Lexus’ focus on premium positioning and hospitality trickles down to regional and local ties.

The company’s first-year partnership with the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves affords exposure on courtside seats and branded valet uniforms, as well as complimentary dinner and drinks for Lexus owners in the Lexus Lounge, a new private area within the Target Center’s NBA City Restaurant. The lounge also features premium leather seats similar to those in Lexus vehicles.

The division has similar partnerships with the NBA Portland Trail Blazers, NHL Florida Panthers, MLB Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers, as well as other pro sports teams.

 

[waggy]

you don't need to have 1 arm and 6 fingers to be handicapped

i agree. you can't go on appearance alone to determine if someone is handicapped.

though if the person can walk around all day pushing a cart as there job they do not need a handicapped parking space.

 

[her209]

i agree. you can't go on appearance alone to determine if someone is handicapped.

though if the person can walk around all day pushing a cart as there job they do not need a handicapped parking space.

Maybe they're blind or deaf.