▲ 358 ▼ Bunch of other empty parking spots and this jerk chooses to park there. (startrek.website) submitted 2 years ago by RHTeebs@startrek.website to c/mildlyinfuriating@lemmy.world 97 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (7 children) Possible stupid question: What is the appeal of those three-wheeled motorcycles anyway? permalink fedilink source hideshow 14 child comments replies: [–] CluckN@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago (1 child) All the safety of a motorcycle with the maneuverability of a car. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] happyhippo@feddit.it 3 points 2 years ago This guy /s permalink fedilink source parent [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago (2 children) I know a couple of guys with them, often its older guys with back, hip or knee issues. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 years ago (2 children) So you could be handicapped and riding one of those is what I think I am reading? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago That didnt even cross my mind but, yeah that could actually be the case and they parked over to one side to leave room deliberately. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Indeed... Nothing in the image proves to us that the person riding this isn't actually disabled... quite the opposite honestly. Hell I'd even make a case that they missed the handi-spot completely and they're driving a motorcycle... they're probably mentally disabled but that might be doing an injustice to those who are also disabled but recognize road markings and their meanings. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or... they parked over to one side to keep the other side of the space open for someone in a small car who is also disabled. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 0 points 2 years ago By blocking the driver door on the non handi spot and the passenger on the handi spot? Yeah no. Just follow the rules. There's a point to having universal rules. permalink fedilink source parent [–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago I ride motorcycles. When I get too old I'll be riding one of those with my oxygen tank strapped to it. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 years ago (1 child) A lot of times they're used by disabled people who can't ride traditional motorcycles. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago That makes sense. permalink fedilink source parent [–] qtw@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (2 children) Where I live you can drive these with a regular car drivers license, because they are technically considered cars according to the law. So you save money and time not getting a motor cycle license. But that probably doesn't apply to the US. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Khanzarate@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) In the US, it depends on motor size and a few other things. Also varies by state. But that's often true. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle/importation-and-certification-faqs-0#:~:text=How%20does%20NHTSA%20define%20a,%E2%80%9D%20(49%20CFR%20571.3). A motorcycle is: "a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with ground" permalink fedilink source parent [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) I think they count as standard motorcycles in the U.S. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago I can't speak for everywhere, but in Texas you have to have an M class license (motorcycle endorsement) in order to ride one legally. permalink fedilink source parent [–] sndmn@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago They're just giant mobility scooters. permalink fedilink source parent [–] vector_zero@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago I've ridden one before. They're fun, but I'm happier with my car. permalink fedilink source parent [–] cokane_88@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* I dislike bikes but my guess is it's more stable than a 2 wheel bike, slightly safer death trap. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CluckN@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago (1 child) All the safety of a motorcycle with the maneuverability of a car. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] happyhippo@feddit.it 3 points 2 years ago This guy /s permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago (2 children) I know a couple of guys with them, often its older guys with back, hip or knee issues. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 years ago (2 children) So you could be handicapped and riding one of those is what I think I am reading? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago That didnt even cross my mind but, yeah that could actually be the case and they parked over to one side to leave room deliberately. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Indeed... Nothing in the image proves to us that the person riding this isn't actually disabled... quite the opposite honestly. Hell I'd even make a case that they missed the handi-spot completely and they're driving a motorcycle... they're probably mentally disabled but that might be doing an injustice to those who are also disabled but recognize road markings and their meanings. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or... they parked over to one side to keep the other side of the space open for someone in a small car who is also disabled. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 0 points 2 years ago By blocking the driver door on the non handi spot and the passenger on the handi spot? Yeah no. Just follow the rules. There's a point to having universal rules. permalink fedilink source parent [–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago I ride motorcycles. When I get too old I'll be riding one of those with my oxygen tank strapped to it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 years ago (2 children) So you could be handicapped and riding one of those is what I think I am reading? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago That didnt even cross my mind but, yeah that could actually be the case and they parked over to one side to leave room deliberately. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Indeed... Nothing in the image proves to us that the person riding this isn't actually disabled... quite the opposite honestly. Hell I'd even make a case that they missed the handi-spot completely and they're driving a motorcycle... they're probably mentally disabled but that might be doing an injustice to those who are also disabled but recognize road markings and their meanings. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or... they parked over to one side to keep the other side of the space open for someone in a small car who is also disabled. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 0 points 2 years ago By blocking the driver door on the non handi spot and the passenger on the handi spot? Yeah no. Just follow the rules. There's a point to having universal rules. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago That didnt even cross my mind but, yeah that could actually be the case and they parked over to one side to leave room deliberately. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Indeed... Nothing in the image proves to us that the person riding this isn't actually disabled... quite the opposite honestly. Hell I'd even make a case that they missed the handi-spot completely and they're driving a motorcycle... they're probably mentally disabled but that might be doing an injustice to those who are also disabled but recognize road markings and their meanings. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Delphia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or... they parked over to one side to keep the other side of the space open for someone in a small car who is also disabled. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 0 points 2 years ago By blocking the driver door on the non handi spot and the passenger on the handi spot? Yeah no. Just follow the rules. There's a point to having universal rules. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or... they parked over to one side to keep the other side of the space open for someone in a small car who is also disabled. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 0 points 2 years ago By blocking the driver door on the non handi spot and the passenger on the handi spot? Yeah no. Just follow the rules. There's a point to having universal rules. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 0 points 2 years ago By blocking the driver door on the non handi spot and the passenger on the handi spot? Yeah no. Just follow the rules. There's a point to having universal rules. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago I ride motorcycles. When I get too old I'll be riding one of those with my oxygen tank strapped to it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 years ago (1 child) A lot of times they're used by disabled people who can't ride traditional motorcycles. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago That makes sense. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] qtw@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (2 children) Where I live you can drive these with a regular car drivers license, because they are technically considered cars according to the law. So you save money and time not getting a motor cycle license. But that probably doesn't apply to the US. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Khanzarate@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) In the US, it depends on motor size and a few other things. Also varies by state. But that's often true. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle/importation-and-certification-faqs-0#:~:text=How%20does%20NHTSA%20define%20a,%E2%80%9D%20(49%20CFR%20571.3). A motorcycle is: "a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with ground" permalink fedilink source parent [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) I think they count as standard motorcycles in the U.S. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago I can't speak for everywhere, but in Texas you have to have an M class license (motorcycle endorsement) in order to ride one legally. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Khanzarate@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) In the US, it depends on motor size and a few other things. Also varies by state. But that's often true. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle/importation-and-certification-faqs-0#:~:text=How%20does%20NHTSA%20define%20a,%E2%80%9D%20(49%20CFR%20571.3). A motorcycle is: "a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with ground" permalink fedilink source parent
[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle/importation-and-certification-faqs-0#:~:text=How%20does%20NHTSA%20define%20a,%E2%80%9D%20(49%20CFR%20571.3). A motorcycle is: "a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with ground" permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) I think they count as standard motorcycles in the U.S. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago I can't speak for everywhere, but in Texas you have to have an M class license (motorcycle endorsement) in order to ride one legally. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago I can't speak for everywhere, but in Texas you have to have an M class license (motorcycle endorsement) in order to ride one legally. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sndmn@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago They're just giant mobility scooters. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] vector_zero@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago I've ridden one before. They're fun, but I'm happier with my car. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] cokane_88@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* I dislike bikes but my guess is it's more stable than a 2 wheel bike, slightly safer death trap. permalink fedilink source parent
