BBob Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 18 hours ago, EL CID said: I was stood in the queue at the container bar overlooking Penistone road , and you could see the wardens taking photos and putting tickets on the cars. One after the other Well that is their job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 14 minutes ago, UTO1867 said: No mate no problems with walking, we are both pretty active, the problem is not knowing the area. We arrive at 1pm now and all the spots are gone on the verge in front of the Wednesdayite car park so i can only imagine what it is going to be like when there is another 599 cars plus us battling for the same spots. For evening matches we would be knackered, clearly because of work commitments you cant just set off earlier to grab a spot. This... 4 minutes ago, Birley Owl 1867 said: If you arrive at 1 you'll be fine. Just go on one of the side roads just off Middlewood road they don't get full til half 2 unless it's a huge crowd Or, if you let us know which way you approach / leave the ground, we might be able to suggest other locations that tend to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBob Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 14 hours ago, AlbertOB said: No I parked on the grass as I and many others have done for years and years This time I parked on the grass where there was a double yellow. I thought that was Ok........I was wrong.........It appears that if you park on grass behind a DY you are committing an offence. If you park on grass behind a pavement where theres a DY youre OK........I would have thought the latter to be more dangerous.......but never mind it cost me £35 to find that out Google or buying a copy of the highway code would have been cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristmace Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 14 hours ago, pompeyowl said: Well that depends on where you park. If you know that there are no restrictions, then there should be no reason to be ticketed. If I get ticketed at home I'll appeal, and I would expect an explanation as to why I was ticketed. I've tried that twice. The burden of proof is always put on you to prove that you weren't parking illegally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 24 minutes ago, poite said: They're not there before the game cos they expect people to obey the set rules. They're only there at all because they know people dont cobblers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I've read the whole thread. Can someone please answer me this:Why can't people simply park legally on the streets in places they are allowed to park legally OR pay to park in the numerous carparks around the ground OR switch to bus/tram OR Park a little further away and walk to the ground? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertOB Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 15 minutes ago, BathgateBob said: Google or buying a copy of the highway code would have been cheaper. Master of the Obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Tankisco Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 5 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: I've read the whole thread. Can someone please answer me this:Why can't people simply park legally on the streets in places they are allowed to park legally OR pay to park in the numerous carparks around the ground OR switch to bus/tram OR Park a little further away and walk to the ground? That would be FAR too easy! Some people can't understand a simple concept, park legally and you won't get a ticket. when they get a ticket it's the councils fault and traffic wardens being parasites instead of enforcers of parking law never mind that they (not the parking warden) parked illegally possibly causing issues/danger for others by parking in a stupid place. Heaven forbid someone uses the brains they were born with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) 23 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: I've read the whole thread. Can someone please answer me this:Why can't people simply park legally on the streets in places they are allowed to park legally OR pay to park in the numerous carparks around the ground OR switch to bus/tram OR Park a little further away and walk to the ground? I'm quite happy to do all of the above. Infact using the tram seems a viable option now. Still dosn't distract from the whole point Hillsborough has now become a chuffing nightmare for a football ground to be situated. You got to also remember fella, people are lazy and its human nature, to do the easy thing. Also change, boy do humans hate that. Edited October 2, 2016 by Maddogbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LampsJnr Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 2 hours ago, UTO1867 said: When the Wednesdayite car park goes that is the end of me and the wife as active supporters. It is a 60 mile round trip for us and while it is not the furthest distance people travel it is enough to not be risking the price of 2 season tickets only to turn up and there not be any parking or to park where you think you're ok and getting a fine. We have looked at the options and because suddenly there is an extra 600 cars fighting for car parking we cant work out a viable option. As a consequence the club loses 2x season ticket purchases, 2x shirt purchases, 2x however many matches 50/50 tickets and 2x less voices to be heard. We've been season ticket holders for years and years and we've been beaten by a parking spot. Why not leave the car in the park and ride at Middlewood? 5 minute walk to the ground and loads of spaces every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyowl Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 48 minutes ago, kristmace said: I've tried that twice. The burden of proof is always put on you to prove that you weren't parking illegally. Which goes to prove that you're not actually innocent until proven guilty. Why is it this way when it comes to parking? Surely it's down to THEM why they're demanding you pay up your money? They're the ones that have taken the photos, so they should have the proof. Are we supposed to be taking photos of every place we park, just incase one of these aresholes decides to slap a fine on us? Just out of interest, have you seen the 8 out of 10 cats video on parking fines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 3 hours ago, UTO1867 said: When the Wednesdayite car park goes that is the end of me and the wife as active supporters. It is a 60 mile round trip for us and while it is not the furthest distance people travel it is enough to not be risking the price of 2 season tickets only to turn up and there not be any parking or to park where you think you're ok and getting a fine. We have looked at the options and because suddenly there is an extra 600 cars fighting for car parking we cant work out a viable option. As a consequence the club loses 2x season ticket purchases, 2x shirt purchases, 2x however many matches 50/50 tickets and 2x less voices to be heard. We've been season ticket holders for years and years and we've been beaten by a parking spot. What did you and those 599 other cars do before the Wednesdayite car park opened? It's only been there for, what, about 10 years or so at a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deleted member Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) 21 minutes ago, alanharper said: What did you and those 599 other cars do before the Wednesdayite car park opened? It's only been there for, what, about 10 years or so at a guess. Personally I used to park either in the timber yard, or the dairy just off Leppings Lane. OR at several car parks off herries Rd South. None of which exist any more Edited October 2, 2016 by Deleted member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B_SWFC Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 42 minutes ago, pompeyowl said: Which goes to prove that you're not actually innocent until proven guilty. Why is it this way when it comes to parking? Surely it's down to THEM why they're demanding you pay up your money? They're the ones that have taken the photos, so they should have the proof. Are we supposed to be taking photos of every place we park, just incase one of these aresholes decides to slap a fine on us? Just out of interest, have you seen the 8 out of 10 cats video on parking fines? Why are they "@rseholes"? They're only doing their job, handing out fines to people parking illegally. Some people just need to grow up. If they want to park like a morons, then ok. But when you get a parking fine, just shut your trap and pay it instead of showing off like a massive baby going "yeah but that car parked the same but he didn't get one". Tough titty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyowl Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 13 minutes ago, Chris_B_SWFC said: Why are they "@rseholes"? They're only doing their job, handing out fines to people parking illegally. Some people just need to grow up. If they want to park like a morons, then ok. But when you get a parking fine, just shut your trap and pay it instead of showing off like a massive baby going "yeah but that car parked the same but he didn't get one". Tough titty. You don't think Traffic Wardens are arseholes?! Wow! I don't think I've ever met anyone of that opinion. Most people I know would rather be skint and starving than a Traffic Warden. As I've said on more than one occassion, if it's obvious that there are parking restrictions in place (usually a sign on a wall or post, which is usually pretty obvious) then you can't really grumble. However, if you're getting ticketed when it's not obvious that you're parked illegally then you're obviously going to be pretty pissed off. Again, I've never known anywhere that you can park on the pavement and get away with it, except for matchday at Hillsborough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B_SWFC Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, pompeyowl said: You don't think Traffic Wardens are arseholes?! Wow! I don't think I've ever met anyone of that opinion. Most people I know would rather be skint and starving than a Traffic Warden. As I've said on more than one occassion, if it's obvious that there are parking restrictions in place (usually a sign on a wall or post, which is usually pretty obvious) then you can't really grumble. However, if you're getting ticketed when it's not obvious that you're parked illegally then you're obviously going to be pretty pissed off. Again, I've never known anywhere that you can park on the pavement and get away with it, except for matchday at Hillsborough. Then "most people you know" want to have a good long look at their priorities. Why would I think that anyway? I've never spoken to or dealt with a traffic warden in any way. Probably because I've never parked like a *** and got a parking ticket. Magic eh? So what are all these situations you're taking about where they're handing out tickets when the restrictions aren't plainly obvious? Give us some examples. I think it's always clear as day where you're allowed to park. Edited October 2, 2016 by Chris_B_SWFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyowl Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Chris_B_SWFC said: Then "most people you know" want to have a good long look at their priorities. Why would I think that anyway? I've never spoken to or dealt with a traffic warden in any way. Probably because I've never parked like a *** and got a parking ticket. Magic eh? So what are all these situations you're taking about where they're handing out tickets when the restrictions aren't plainly obvious? Give us some examples. I think it's always clear as day where you're allowed to park. Look at their priorities?! Sure. They're priorities are way out of sync. Maybe YOU'VE never been ticketed when not expecting to be, but many others have. Many people don't actually realise they are doing wrong until they are ticketed. Why does this mean they are parking like a ***? Yes, many people do, but many others don't realise they are parking illegally. It's an easy mistake to make. I'm not saying that it's not easy to tell around Hillsborough. I can't comment on how easy it is to tell, as I find it very strange to see people parked on grass verges and pavements game in, game out, and not get ticketed. I've never parked, or needed to park that close to the ground as I always walk down. For example, though, some places you park around Fratton in Portsmouth, there are no signs saying that it's restricted parking, but you will get ticketed because it's residents parking only, and you need a permit. For someone that's not from the area, it's easy to see why someone would feel hard done by for getting ticketed. Edited October 2, 2016 by pompeyowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 They should ask on your driving test if you support Sheffield Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastleigh Owl Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 21 hours ago, S36 OWL said: Rubbish. When i lived in Oughtibridge we used to walk to the ground . I know people who walk from Grenoside where they live. The problem is some are that lazy they want to basically park on the pitch And then of course there are people who couldn't manage the walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 15 minutes ago, Cosmo said: They should ask on your driving test if you support Sheffield Wednesday. My examiner did ask that question.....he was a blade. The range on these mobility scooters are fantastic now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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