Why do stores always put handicap parking places up front? If someone is able to go to the store shouldn't

Question

they be able to get here from the parking lot where everyone else parks too? In today’s world it incorrect to teat them any different than anyone else in every other aspect of life. They have pushed for these laws and wanting to be treated equal. Well, why do they get these special parking places? I could see having parking spaces up front for older people. They have lived long enough to earn a little consideration. Anyone else feel this way?

Answer 1

I park in handicap spots all the time. The police don't actually come into parking lots and give out tickets. Nobody can stop me but my conscience, and that ain't happening.

Answer 2

K I see both sides since I work with people with disabilities as a job, and have some phsical disabilities myself. I don't use those spaces because I usually would rather walk a little farther. Some people can only walk a few feet, and don't walk around the store, just stay in one area. Others can only be outside for very short times and in a parking lot packed, they would be in big trouble before they got to the store, some have to choose between using their energy to walk tothe store from the car, or buy their food in the store. It gives independence so that some can actually be in the comunity.
Sometimes I have had to use those since I need more room to get out wheelchairs and my walker out of the car. The regular spaces don't always have enough room, there are so many reasons why people need them that they put them in front to cover those who need to be close.
It is overused by many though and gives the wrong impression to onlookers. I have to add though, it isn't always obvious why someone is there, I have gotten lectured before parking there and people looking at me, seeing I am young and assuming I am misussing it when in fact I was picking up someone from a location that couldn't walk farther, and someone with epilepsy that appeared ok, but in the sun more than a few minutes would have a seizure and get hurt falling in the parking lot. The reasons are too multiple to name, and often aren't obvious, but there are refer to the ADA(americans with disabilities act) among other documents, that list the reasons in detail. It does include people that are elderly, and many stores now have pregnant mother parking as well, as seperate elderly parking. People with disabilities want to be treated like others, but need some help too, including ramps, and accessible places as well, without, they aren't able to go anywhere and the need is seldome clear unless you need it.

Answer 3

It's because the people who park there are HANDICAPPED, and are UNABLE to get to the store from the parking lot like everyone else. That's why they call them handicapped parking spaces. I'm sure they'd rather not be handicapped, and park in the regular spaces.
This is the most bogus argument I've ever heard! Which is why you posted it, I'm sure.

And Motorcity, it's not the police that check the slots, it's the store management. One of these days, someone is going to report you for using a handicapped slot, and you'll get dinged for a couple hundred bucks!

Answer 4

No. Besides being close to the store, they are wider so a person in a wheelchair can get in and out of their car, you fool! I wouldn't want somebody in a wheelchair hitting my car door trying to get into their car, and how else could they manage? So, some people need a little extra consideration to live a semi normal life, and you're inconvienced by having to walk a bit further? What a tool.

Answer 5

Not all handicap people are actually in wheelchairs they have special braces on their legs which makes it difficult to walk long distances and most stores have sit down carts now so once they get into the store they can once again be comfy. Also if you look carefully handicap spaces are larger than regular so those in wheelchairs have room to get their bigger van in or out of the spot.

Answer 6

My grandmother is in a wheelchair with MS. She has to have enough room in a parking place to get her wheelchair out and to her door so she herself can get out. In a regular parking place this is almost impossible. I think they should widen parking places and this would help in that situation.

As for everyone lese. People are considered handicap for stupid reasons these days, like depression. Yeah everyone gets depressed. I don't think they should get to park up front for it.

What I really hate is overly Obese people in handiap parking. I think that they nee to walk more than anyone.

I also feel that old people can walk as much as everyone else. They shouldn't get to park up front bc of their age. That would be like saying if you have children that slow you down you should get to.

Answer 7

handicap parking is in the front so that handicapped people don't have to walk (or wheelchair) as far as another able-bodied person who can walk much better and easier.

Answer 8

well... depending on how they are handicap... some people cant walk for long distances which is why they get to be close... or they could need to be in a wheel chair or crutches... if you were handicapt would you want to be walking far? i know it doesnt seem fair they they get to be closer... but i mean whats two or three cars difference of walking for people who arent handicap?

Answer 9

I hope one day, that it is very difficult for you to walk from the back of the parkinglot to the front of the store.... cmon... it doesnt kill society to be considerate to people who have trouble walking

Answer 10

It's courtesy.