Happier diner Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, tuono said: I think it’s the inconsistency which is the issue really, no action for years then bang. Does anyone know of the cops just issued FP’s or did they put some warnings on vehicles initially? Why do you need to warn someone they are breaking the law. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Gladys said: The UK are considering scrapping MOTs to ease the cost of living. That should be a massive relief for those that can't afford a car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Happier diner said: A camper van is a van. I agree but the same applies to all the shirty old vans that are parked around the island. Never moving, sills rotting out of them. An ugly blight on our roads. An MOT would see them all scrapped. A family has just moved out of their rented house on our road but left a shitty van full of crap outside. Currently taxed but still a bloody eyesore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuono Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 1:48 PM, Happier diner said: Why do you need to warn someone they are breaking the law. I agree but if the cops haven’t enforced it for a long time I would have thought if only fair to warn that they were going to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 There are vehicles all over pavements but it is TT so we have to cut some slack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Still haven’t stopped it at hospital, getting ridiculous trying to drop off/collect with all the cars parked on double yellows/pavements etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 38 minutes ago, Banker said: Still haven’t stopped it at hospital, getting ridiculous trying to drop off/collect with all the cars parked on double yellows/pavements etc The double yellows are seemingly just there to help people line their wheels up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Good to see there is an end in sight to all the big vans and motorhomes clogging up our streets. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/legislation-to-restrict-large-commercial-vehicles-and-motorhomes-parking-in-residental-areas-could-come-into-force-next-year/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 36 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Good to see there is an end in sight to all the big vans and motorhomes clogging up our streets. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/legislation-to-restrict-large-commercial-vehicles-and-motorhomes-parking-in-residental-areas-could-come-into-force-next-year/ They hardly cause issues though do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: They hardly cause issues though do they? They bloody well do where I live. Great 7 and 8m vans taking up 2 spaces each. Blocking entrances, being used as sheds, blocking the pavements, overhanging junctions. Get them all banned from the streets. Everything over 5.5m or 3.5t. Get rid of them. if you haven't got a parking space/drive/yard don't have a van I have no sympathy. If the owners had any common sense then this wouldn't be happening. If they parked considerately it wouldn't have become a problem. They don't. They are lazy twats who don't care about anyone else. They don't care about peoples safety, they don't care about parents with pushchairs who have to go round on the road. They don't care about disabled people who cant get passed them. Apart from that I am not too fussed😁 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 2 hours ago, thommo2010 said: They hardly cause issues though do they? I’ve had more emails and calls about motorhomes and vans in residential areas than about the bins. It clearly is an issue. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightening McQueen Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Whatever happened to the Overnight and Weekend Parking restrictions brought in as a result of Quirky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Port Soderick Herald Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 2 hours ago, thommo2010 said: They hardly cause issues though do they? The issue has got much worse since they brought in the paid parking up at the Grandstand. Before that half the vans and camper vans in Douglas were parked up there totally out of the way not causing any inconvenience to anyone but the corporation who now seem to be counting all those £1 coins they’re raising like Scrooge McDuck. It’s likely a self perpetuated problem for North Douglas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, The Port Soderick Herald said: The issue has got much worse since they brought in the paid parking up at the Grandstand. Before that half the vans and camper vans in Douglas were parked up there totally out of the way not causing any inconvenience to anyone but the corporation who now seem to be counting all those £1 coins they’re raising like Scrooge McDuck. It’s likely a self perpetuated problem for North Douglas. Its a fair point. I don't agree that anyone should park for free and they were an eyesore to be fair. Some people taking the piss (as there always is) and some people living in them. But many doing no harm and as you say off the streets. However, now its just a waste of space. So why not issue a permit. Say £1000 per year is cheap. Parking for all times except TT and MGP. Vehicles must be taxed and roadworthy. There must be room for about 40. That's £40K per year. If there is a vehicle there not displaying a permit, fine them. Tow it. Sell it. Same at Park Road school site. Maybe room for 100 in there. Edited June 20, 2023 by Happier diner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) It’s not just camper vans and mobile motor homes, it’s also the likes of IOMG staff who have a vehicle - eg, Water, Manx Utilities etc, they come home and park up thereby depriving others of a parking space. I’m using that as an example, I’m sure that others will give other examples. Demesne Road has had campervans parked up, from the Car Lot opposite James Caine. Parking is at a premium. Edited June 20, 2023 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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