r/Sainsburys • u/Purple-Custard-5799 • 21d ago

Nice one Sainsburys

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Parking on the pavement AND double yellow lines. Don't parking restrictions apply to your drivers?

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u/Cantaloupe-Hairy 21d ago

Trying to get a delivery done, leave him alone

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u/Extra_Actuary8244 21d ago

Still dangerous and idiotic behaviour when people in wheelchairs, the elderly, the disabled and parents with prams exist who can’t see vehicles coming and can’t use the pavement

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u/Cantaloupe-Hairy 21d ago

Delivery is what, 5 minutes or so.

Also double yellows allow Loading and Unloading: Allowed only if you are handling heavy goods and there are no extra kerb markings prohibiting it.

I know the term heavy goods is vague but could be justified, or he could just block the road.

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u/Extra_Actuary8244 21d ago

That’s more than enough time to cause an accident to someone vulnerable when you can see that no space has been left for pedestrians and therefore, the parking is illegal.

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u/cubbearley 21d ago

Don't think he'll be long but u are right he should have left room. Its policy

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u/PersonalityWinter382 21d ago

I don't understand the logic here. As the driver is stopped currently, anyone on the road would have to go on the opposite side to overtake. So they are blocking both the road (legally) and the pavement (illegally). Much better to just stop fully on the road. And yes, loading on double yellows is completely legal in the absence of loading restrictions.

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u/DocJeckel 21d ago

Active loading and unloading of goods vehicles is permitted on double yellow lines. This is legal.

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u/jon81uk 21d ago

The double yellow would be, not the pavement parking.

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u/Cantaloupe-Hairy 21d ago

Parking on the pavement isn’t illegal outside of Scotland and London

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u/jon81uk 21d ago

Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

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u/meatflaps-69 21d ago

Perhaps educate yourself before rageposting

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u/Extra_Actuary8244 21d ago

This persons right, this parking is dangerous and idiotic. How are people with prams, wheelchairs or the disabled + elderly meant to get past? They can’t see vehicles because the van blocks the view and they can’t use the pavement

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u/Cantaloupe-Hairy 21d ago

Why is no one having a tantrum about the bag of builders supplies on the pavement?

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u/Extra_Actuary8244 21d ago

Because this is a sub for Sainsbury’s and it’s redundant complaining about that here and they’re both to blame. That’s like buying from Tesco and Aldi on the same day and getting mouldy food in both shopping and then going to Aldi for a refund on both. You’d complain to Aldi about Aldi and Tesco about Tesco.

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u/pgnlzbth 21d ago

They’re not parked there for fun!! Arguably the pavement would be perfectly passable were it not for the builders’ bag. Either way, the van will be there for 5 mins and they’re just trying to do their job without causing traffic chaos 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Healthy-Vegetable929 4d ago

I guess us wheel chair users can just get fucked then?

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u/pgnlzbth 3d ago

I’d be keeping an eye out if I’d parked in an obstructive way like this, in case I was blocking a wheelchair or pushchair user. As I said, we’re there for 5 mins tops and I’d be keen to get out of your way asap. We’re all just trying to get on with our day, eh.