a random "fine" issue

[pixeldixel]

hi guys, ever wondered why ppl get fined for parking in handicapped parking lots but get excused for using the handicapped toilet.

Its not that i parked in the handicapped lot and got fined or anything - in fact, i dislike the inconsiderate habits of ppl who do that. just a thought... cuz its pretty much boils down to the same issue of being inconsiderate to the handicapped. if a handicapped person needs to take a crap or wizzZ real badly, how then??

why does society view parking in a handicapped lot as a more serious issue than the latter?

sorry for posting something so random. was just thinking of it when i had no choice but to use the handicapped toilet earlier this afternoon.

[zattan22]

fine is not everything in singapore
most of it is up to the education lor
its will be a good idea to send officers to washroom to catch
people lor...
to make their life suffer a little more than strolling along car parks
make them wash tiolets if they catch no one.....
haaahaaahaahahahaha

[NISMOPOWER]

fine is not everything in singapore
most of it is up to the education lor
its will be a good idea to send officers to washroom to catch
people lor...
to make their life suffer a little more than strolling along car parks
make them wash tiolets if they catch no one.....
haaahaaahaahahahaha

[khatiban]

IMO I think its 'okay' to use those washrooms meant for the handicapped, under certain situations:

• there were no 'normal' toilets available, and its urgent.
• there were no handicapped people around
• if there are any handicapped people waiting to use it, the handicapped people will get to use it 1st
• keep the toilet clean and dry or at least in the same condition as when u entered it because its not meant for you in the beginning
• last but not least, use minimum toilet paper!

Just some of the 'guidelines' i follow before entering a handicapped toilet

[Ghostfit]

fine is not everything in singapore
most of it is up to the education lor
its will be a good idea to send officers to washroom to catch
people lor...
to make their life suffer a little more than strolling along car parks
make them wash tiolets if they catch no one.....
haaahaaahaahahahaha

Why ? ...what did those officers do to you ?




...let me guess ! ...you're 14 this year right ?

[Bee_Flower]

"why does society view parking in a handicapped lot as a more serious issue than the latter?"

...... people use the toilet at a much shorter time than they use the parking space.... so it is a great difference between waiting for 2 mins outside a toilet than 2 hours for a parking

[Sunstorm]

My future mother-in-law in wheelchair bound, and most likely I am going to drive her around when she needs to go out - e.g. doctor appointment etc.

Can I apply for handicap parking?

I mean, I don't know where one gets the rights to park in that lot legally, and we don't see a lot of handicapped people driving cars in Singapore.

Also wondering if we are deaf, or an amputee, can we drive?

[simonwoo]

Julian I think you should be able to apply for it. I'm not sure but it certainly sounds like you are qualified to do so.

I personally think the comparison of handicapped toilet and handicapped lot is not that apple-to-apple, for those reasons some of the bros have already cited below. I'll see it more as an issue of etiquette and probability.

Etiquette - If the main toilet is not overly crowded and you still choose to use the handicapped toilet, .
Probability - If you are at a place where you don't see many handicapped people around - .

Sui?

[NISMOPOWER]

My future mother-in-law in wheelchair bound, and most likely I am going to drive her around when she needs to go out - e.g. doctor appointment etc.

Can I apply for handicap parking?

I mean, I don't know where one gets the rights to park in that lot legally, and we don't see a lot of handicapped people driving cars in Singapore.
Also wondering if we are deaf, or an amputee, can we drive?

Bro they get the rights to park in the lot only when you have strong valid reasons such as medical or family members........ and you never does not mean they do not exists ya cause there are a lot of PI cars that can be brought in to cater to these people................

[romihensem]

hmmm

from wat i noe, its only for the handicapped ppl who are driving. their vehicle must have the handicapped label which they can apply. only then they will be able to park at the lots. for those who r ferrying handicapped ppl, they cant park at the lots. wat they can do is to drop them at the nearest drop off point or park at the lot for a while to drop off. then they have to move their vehicle away from the lot....