"Suncoast cannot intervene on customer's behalf" regarding handicapped spot tickets

[Dan Druff]

That's a new sign recently posted in the Suncoast parking lot.

Wonder what happened.

Casinos are notoriously lax in their enforcement of parking violations, for obvious reasons.

Someone at Suncoast must have gotten a handicapped spot ticket, and then made a huge deal to the Suncoast how they deserve the equivalent in comps.

[Alan Mendelson]

Dan I'm guessing some high roller thought they had the right to park anywhere they wanted.

[Rob.Singer]

Hi-roller or whatever....just another idiot who thinks the rules don't apply to them. For the same reason I enjoy and applaud every time I see a cop writing up some speeder or red light runner on the side of the road, it is equally gratifying to see the police punishing handicapped parking violaters at the Suncoast. It was likely some distraught "AP" anyway whose theoretical "edge" just took a hit from the reality of a parking ticket.

[jbjb]

Hi-roller or whatever....just another idiot who thinks the rules don't apply to them. For the same reason I enjoy and applaud every time I see a cop writing up some speeder or red light runner on the side of the road, it is equally gratifying to see the police punishing handicapped parking violaters at the Suncoast. It was likely some distraught "AP" anyway whose theoretical "edge" just took a hit from the reality of a parking ticket.

Dude... lay off the cocaine!!

That driver deserved to have his/her car ticketed/towed.

[mickeycrimm]

Hi-roller or whatever....just another idiot who thinks the rules don't apply to them. For the same reason I enjoy and applaud every time I see a cop writing up some speeder or red light runner on the side of the road, it is equally gratifying to see the police punishing handicapped parking violaters at the Suncoast. It was likely some distraught "AP" anyway whose theoretical "edge" just took a hit from the reality of a parking ticket.

Damn sure wasn't an AP. Suncoast ran all the AP's off years ago. You know that, Rob.

[Rob.Singer]

Hi-roller or whatever....just another idiot who thinks the rules don't apply to them. For the same reason I enjoy and applaud every time I see a cop writing up some speeder or red light runner on the side of the road, it is equally gratifying to see the police punishing handicapped parking violaters at the Suncoast. It was likely some distraught "AP" anyway whose theoretical "edge" just took a hit from the reality of a parking ticket.

Damn sure wasn't an AP. Suncoast ran all the AP's off years ago. You know that, Rob.

Booze talking again?

Ever hear of "promotions that turn a play positive?" That's AP lingo for "that's a $75/hr. edge, and whether I win or lose doesn't matter because it is a good play!"

[mickeycrimm]

Hi-roller or whatever....just another idiot who thinks the rules don't apply to them. For the same reason I enjoy and applaud every time I see a cop writing up some speeder or red light runner on the side of the road, it is equally gratifying to see the police punishing handicapped parking violaters at the Suncoast. It was likely some distraught "AP" anyway whose theoretical "edge" just took a hit from the reality of a parking ticket.

Damn sure wasn't an AP. Suncoast ran all the AP's off years ago. You know that, Rob.

Booze talking again?

Ever hear of "promotions that turn a play positive?" That's AP lingo for "that's a $75/hr. edge, and whether I win or lose doesn't matter because it is a good play!"

More ignorant blather from one of the dunces. Suncoast ran the AP's off because of multiple point days that gave them a 100.6% play. They ran two dozen players off over a stinking .6% advantage. There was a big discussion about it on vpFREE. Dancer even wrote a two part article about it. Wise up.

[Alan Mendelson]

While we're on the subject... I have seen several motorcycles with "disabled/handicapped" license plates. How it that possible? Can handicapped persons control motorcycles?

[ftpjesus]

While we're on the subject... I have seen several motorcycles with "disabled/handicapped" license plates. How it that possible? Can handicapped persons control motorcycles?

Handicap criteria are ranging. Somebody could be handicappe based on a cardiac or lung issue meaning they can't walk long distances doesn't mean they can't operate a bike. And if they are trike bikes many now have semi automatic transmissions. Myself I have nerve damage in my left leg and could never operate a Reg bike but a CanAm Spyder I could.

[RS__]

There are other handicaps that are not necessarily physical handicaps, at least in the way you'd think. I believe if you're shorter than 4' 10" or 4' 8" you're legally handicapped. I was an acquaintance of someone who had some sort of disease which meant he got a handicapped sticker/placard so he could park near entrances of buildings in case he had some emergency. You can probably get one for even being a little overweight not necessarily morbidly obese.

[Rob.Singer]

Handicapped for being "a little overweight"? What's the statute--stupidity?

Is it any wonder that a self-proclaimed AP said that??

[redietz]

Handicapped for being "a little overweight"? What's the statute--stupidity?

Is it any wonder that a self-proclaimed AP said that??

Morbid obesity (40% BMI) usually qualifies someone as handicapped. Unfortunately, seven to eight percent of Americans are morbidly obese so, theoretically, they could qualify for handicapped spaces. That is a boatload of people, and it isn't going to diminish anytime soon. Sad but true. Literally seven to eight percent of the population can seek out handicapped parking on weight alone. Pretty embarrassing for a country and a culture.

No, I don't agree with it, but that's the reality in the US of A.

[regnis]

This is a constant annoyance for me. People using the handicapped space when they aren't handicapped. There was a 2 year period when I could not walk--I had to use crutches--and I still wouldn't park in a handicapped space. Pure laziness--like the drive through window. Get off your effin fat ass and walk into Starbucks and get your coffee. Morons wait in line 20 deep and I just walk in.

[ftpjesus]

This is a constant annoyance for me. People using the handicapped space when they aren't handicapped. There was a 2 year period when I could not walk--I had to use crutches--and I still wouldn't park in a handicapped space. Pure laziness--like the drive through window. Get off your effin fat ass and walk into Starbucks and get your coffee. Morons wait in line 20 deep and I just walk in.

Newsflash dude you would've been able to get a temporary handicap placArd had you asked and it would've been renewable. I know because I had one when I jacked up my ankle foot and lower leg was in a cast no weight bearing for 12 weeks and a brace for another 2 1/2 months. Also when I had serious back issues in 211 into 2012 I had a temp placard because I couldn't walk for very long due to pain.

[regnis]

This is a constant annoyance for me. People using the handicapped space when they aren't handicapped. There was a 2 year period when I could not walk--I had to use crutches--and I still wouldn't park in a handicapped space. Pure laziness--like the drive through window. Get off your effin fat ass and walk into Starbucks and get your coffee. Morons wait in line 20 deep and I just walk in.

Newsflash dude you would've been able to get a temporary handicap placArd had you asked and it would've been renewable. I know because I had one when I jacked up my ankle foot and lower leg was in a cast no weight bearing for 12 weeks and a brace for another 2 1/2 months. Also when I had serious back issues in 211 into 2012 I had a temp placard because I couldn't walk for very long due to pain.

My point was even though I was crippled, I didn't want to take a handicapped space. I completely destroyed my foot and ankle and was told I would never be able to walk normally again or play any sports. Only option was to fuse my foot to my ankle. I refused and it took over 2 years but I rebuilt my ankle and eventually was able to play all sports as well as semi pro hockey albeit always in pain and a step slower.

[redietz]

I try to park a long way away from anywhere, so people who need spaces close can use them. My mom, aunt, and uncle all had MS, so I have some respect for proper use of the spaces.

[Alan Mendelson]

I have a different kind of beef with handicapped parking. I hate it when someone with handicapped plates uses a parking space NOT for handicapped drivers.

This happened a couple of years ago when I went shopping at Trader Joe's here in LA. TJ's are famous for having small parking lots. On a Sunday afternoon every spot in the lot was filled and cars were waiting and I saw a car with a handicapped license plate parked in a regular spot WHILE THE HANDICAPPED SPOTS WERE WIDE OPEN.

[coach belly]

I saw a car with a handicapped license plate parked in a regular spot WHILE THE HANDICAPPED SPOTS WERE WIDE OPEN.

Wow you are easily perturbed.

Isn't it possible that when the offending driver got there all of the handicapped spots were taken?

Or maybe the driver was using the car of a handicapped person, but not handicapped himself/herself, so they were being considerate by not taking a handicapped spot.

[Alan Mendelson]

I saw a car with a handicapped license plate parked in a regular spot WHILE THE HANDICAPPED SPOTS WERE WIDE OPEN.

Wow you are easily perturbed.

Isn't it possible that when the offending driver got there all of the handicapped spots were taken?

Or maybe the driver was using the car of a handicapped person, but not handicapped himself/herself, so they were being considerate not to use a handicapped spot.

Absolutely those are possibilities. It's also possible the "handicapped person" wasn't really handicapped at all One of the big problems in LA is that so many people have handicapped license plates because they get their doctors to write them and keep renewing them.

[coach belly]

I saw a car with a handicapped license plate parked in a regular spot WHILE THE HANDICAPPED SPOTS WERE WIDE OPEN.

Wow you are easily perturbed.

Isn't it possible that when the offending driver got there all of the handicapped spots were taken?

Or maybe the driver was using the car of a handicapped person, but not handicapped himself/herself, so they were being considerate not to use a handicapped spot.

Absolutely those are possibilities. It's also possible the "handicapped person" wasn't really handicapped at all One of the big problems in LA is that so many people have handicapped license plates because they get their doctors to write them and keep renewing them.

I'm not sure why a front row parking spot matters that much anyway.

Is there a handicapped shopping aisle, where all the groceries are closer to the parking lot?