Happier diner Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Loading or unloading in less than one minute? By the time I have switched off the engine, released the seat belt, turned my aged body around to make sure there are no lycra louts approaching, opened the door and stepped out, several minutes have elapsed. Whoever thinks a wait time of a minute is sensible is defiantly short of a few brain cells. Probably works for the DoI. 10 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: By the time you’ve parked there, turned the engine off, walked round to the back of your van, and opened the doors your minute would be up. If you then took a heavy item from your van and delivered it to the Sefton reception and got it signed for and then returned to your van and closed the doors and got back in again that would probably make it 5 minutes at least making this the stupidest f**king sign I’ve ever seen in my life. But no doubt it kept some utter talentless clown in the DOI busy for a few weeks planning it out and having it installed. Yeah. The minute thing is a bit weird. I guess it's making a point. As I said in my post, common sense is required. Maybe they will start doing parking discs with minutes instead of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Yeah. The minute thing is a bit weird. No it isn’t weird it’s totally nonsensical in absolutely every way. Yet they still put the sign up. It literally has no point or benefit to anyone at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Omobono said: the works on the East Quay in Peel are exactly the same , loss of most ,if not all of the parking spaces on the quay , great wide pavement in pink slabs on the north side that very few pedestrians will never walk on , as most people like to walk on the harbour side and look at the boats the road is so narrow now ,and nowhere for visiting coaches to park anymore absolutely ruined the character of the place , I recon before the works are completed in late April or May , the works will have gone way over budget , and the question that really needs asking , is were they really required of is this just another nice to have vanity project that will do nothing ,only remove vital parking and access to businesses on a busy traditional Manx quayside , They do it like this because seemingly Treasury won't approve any works that are just maintenance. It all has to be fancy (unneeded) redesigns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Give me a list of the things a Civil Servant can do in one minute. Give me a list of things *you* can do in a minute - on second thoughts, don't bother with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Give me a list of the things a Civil Servant can do in one minute. Give me a list of things *you* can do in a minute - on second thoughts, don't bother with that one. Just one thing in each instance. Pick nose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesde Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 56 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Yeah. The minute thing is a bit weird. I guess it's making a point. As I said in my post, common sense is required. I don't have much time for the DOI but this sign is OK. It is NOT a loading /unloading area. It is intended that you can pull up to drop off or pick up a passenger. Literally stopping for a minute or so. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, emesde said: I don't have much time for the DOI but this sign is OK. It is NOT a loading /unloading area. It is intended that you can pull up to drop off or pick up a passenger. Literally stopping for a minute or so. That's to much for some people to understand it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriT Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Happier diner said: I dont believe so. But if someone parks there and the sensible traffic warden comes along. Ideally he would have a look around and see if anyone is actually loading or dropping off. Maybe ask the reception. It would take a traffic warden more than 60 seconds to do such a check making the entire process completely futile. So you’re suggesting that this is lay-by is constantly monitored and that anyone who spends over 60 seconds parked there is issued with a £60 fine? You must work for the DOI to not see how unbelievably moronic this sign is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 3 hours ago, emesde said: It is NOT a loading /unloading area. Are there yellow lines there? The Highway Code section on yellow lines is: "Waiting restrictions indicated by yellow lines apply to the carriageway, pavement and verge. You may stop to load or unload (unless there are also loading restrictions as described below) or while passengers board or alight. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 36 minutes ago, BriT said: It would take a traffic warden more than 60 seconds to do such a check making the entire process completely futile. So you’re suggesting that this is lay-by is constantly monitored and that anyone who spends over 60 seconds parked there is issued with a £60 fine? You must work for the DOI to not see how unbelievably moronic this sign is. I dont work for the DOI. The sign is mildly amusing. I couldn't get that upset about it. Life goes on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Happier diner said: I dont believe so. But if someone parks there and the sensible traffic warden comes along. Ideally he would have a look around and see if anyone is actually loading or dropping off. Maybe ask the reception. If the vehicle is left with no sign of loading, give them a minute. Then book them. Duly enforced. Do you understand what enforce means. It doesnt mean everyone that parks there gets booked. It means everyone that is caught parking there gets booked. You really think a warden is going to make enquiries at reception for a one minute enforcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Happier diner said: That's to much for some people to understand it seems. You missed an O off the 'to', much like DOI missed an 0 off a reasonably enforceable time limit. Edited February 5, 2023 by Gladys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I would propose, in addition to 'yellow' lines, a 'Red' line marking meaning absolutely 'NO Parking' for whatever reason, for however long! That sign by the Sefton, they and the other caterers have rear entry ( excuse me!) which can be used for deliveries ( excuse me again!), so is there any need for prom stopping for deliveries??? The roads have been narrowed enough without vans further disrupting the flow when there are alternative delivery modes? Perhaps in a thousand years time when we are all selfless in our parking, the rules could be revoked??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Gladys said: You really think a warden is going to make enquiries at reception for a one minute enforcement? Forget the minute. Like I say that's weird. Why can't we just have common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Just now, Happier diner said: Forget the minute. Like I say that's weird. Why can't we just have common sense. But the wardens won't will they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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