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4K views 38 replies 27 participants last post by  Ridyn 
#1 ·
Apparently it's illegal to park on the concrete next to Walmarts front doors... Been parking in the same spot 2 years straight. Today ended up with a 175 dollar ticket. FML.

I think I'm gonna fight it... There were no signs posted up no parking and I wasn't on the painted red no parking zone I was 5 feet beyond it...

Am I just stupid or think I have an arguing case?
 
#4 ·
that is really harsh, is it a real ticket? or from some managment company that cant legally enforce it? you should also talk to Wal-Mart, they offer handicap , mothers with small kid, Green / eco parking, and RV's on the lot over night, ask about some M/C parking.
 
#5 ·
Pretty sure they're spots on the pavement for PARKING. Don't be a D. ;-)
 
#6 ·
I've never understood how motorcyclists feel they have the right to park on a sidewalk.
I've now been seeing signs stating no motorcycle parking on them, so they are catching on to us.
You are potentially blocking emergency personnel.
Carry a kickstand pad.
 
#11 ·
How normal is it for you to find a walmart parking lot completely full? I don't see why anyone needs to feel special and park their bike on the sidewalk. You are obstructing pedestrians' pathways, not to mention if anyone has a wheel chair. I'm not referring to parking at walmart, but just in general.

2 days ago, I drove to the nearest shopping center, the kind that has the little shops, and I see some d-bag ride up the handicap ramp and almost take a pedestrian out. How would you feel if someone parked their car on your sidewalk?
 
#8 ·
i had security tell me i cant do this its illegal and a fire hazard...really? parking 20 ft from the entrance next to a concrete wall is a fire hazard?? in no way is the bike in anyones way nor would it be in the way of law enforcement or paramedics if an emergency did happen....they usually leave it alone but then sometimes you get those super top flight security guards of the world saying you cant.....id just pay it and be done with doubt youll win it to be honest.
 
#9 ·
I've been frequenting the same WalMart for the past several years and see motorcycles and police officers parked by the entrance/exit doors ALL THE TIME! WalMart must have complained about your bike? I've never heard of it being an issue before at any WalMart.
 
#10 ·
just dont park right next to the entrance i always park at least 20 30 ft away from it
 
#12 ·
I would love it if it was legal...but it's not.
I would guess their thinking is, if they let one, or a few bikes park there, then on a day when there is an emergency, there could be several parked there, hampering any emergency/rescue personnel.
 
#21 ·
I always feel like someone is going to pull into the parking spot where my bike is parked and not see it. Hit it and then just back up and leave. I understand why people park on the side, but I still don't do it. It's not for parking. It's for Girl Scout vendors :)
 
#24 · (Edited)
It's clearly not the thing to do, but I will easily admit to doing it every now and then. 90% of places where I live don't have designated motorcycle parking. If I get a warning or ticket for it, I would be pretty pissed, but accepting of the consequence. Similar to speeding. I have never personally been pulled over for anything in my life before.. but some police will be nice and allow you to get off free, or with just a warning. Others will be dicks, and ticket you for 3 MPH over the limit. Fighting it in court is a whole other story. Personally I feel it is okay under the right circumstances. if no issues arise, then why not?

In other places you can easily get by with this. Lots that have odd shapes and corners have big crossed out parking zones. Bikes always park in those spots up here, and no authorities really care either. It is especially easy at a place like a school or privately owned building. Technically, in my state, you don't really need to obey any driving laws very closely in private lots.

Yeah people are asshats, and parking lots suck. Is that even the point? Park in a stall and you risk being tipped over or bumped into. Park far away from the cars, and you risk theft. Park close on the sidewalk and out of the way, and you risk being yelled at or ticketed.
 
#26 ·
I've been parking up on sidewalks in out of the way places for the last 10 years of using a motorcycle as my only transportation. It's something I do several times a week.

I've had one security guard talk to me. I received a ticket once in Santa Monica, when I was parked in the hashed out area at the end of an aisle in a parking structure. I have had significantly more employees / property owners ask me why I *didn't* park up on the sidewalk when I've parked the bike in normal parking spots. If you're reasonable about it, you shouldn't have a problem. ie, don't park in hashed out handicap spaces. Don't park in places that prevent doors from opening or block pedestrian traffic.

If you're on private property, and you're not blocking an entrance or fire lane or anything, I'm not quite sure what would be illegal about it.

For $175, I'd sure as shit at least have a go at fighting it.
 
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#34 ·
Nice!!!!!
 
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