Archived Thoughts on pregnant parking spots

[Selfishpresley]

My store has 2 expectant mothers parking spots. Do you think it's necessary? Should there be ones for law enforcement/veterans too?

 

[REDcardJJ]

it's a nice courtesy for guests

 

[NPC]

Eh. Who cares. But this reminds me, we have TMs who park in the handicapped spots. Okay fine. But....they literally walk all day at work. So like, clearly you're mobile. What difference does walking to your car make? You walked all day for 6-8 hours? Why do you need a handicapped spot? That's some psychological nonsense. If those were steps you were taking in the store it would be fine, but for some reason if those steps are too the car, they're suddenly impossible? Makes no sense to me.

 

[Selfishpresley]

Eh. Who cares. But this reminds me, we have TMs who park in the handicapped spots. Okay fine. But....they literally walk all day at work. So like, clearly you're mobile. What difference does walking to your car make? You walked all day for 6-8 hours? Why do you need a handicapped spot? That's some psychological nonsense. If those were steps you were taking in the store it would be fine, but for some reason if those steps are too the car, they're suddenly impossible? Makes no sense to me.

That's not worth the $250 ticket.

 

[NPC]

That's not worth the $250 ticket.

Well they have the placard, so it's legal. I just don't understand why they think it's necessary. It's such a psychological thing.

 

[OneGoodEar]

From what I understand, if you are visibility not disabled, you can still be fined despite the placard.

 

[OneGoodEar]

My store has 2 expectant mothers parking spots. Do you think it's necessary? Should there be ones for law enforcement/veterans too?

Is this real? I have never seen them.

 

[Llamanatee]

My store has 2 expectant mothers parking spots. Do you think it's necessary? Should there be ones for law enforcement/veterans too?

My store doesn’t have any, but when I was in my last month of pregnancy I started parking close to the door. I figured if our etl hr didn’t have to park in employee parking, neither did I. Plus I got winded very easily and reached the point of my pregnancy where I really stopped caring.

 

[Selfishpresley]

Is this real? I have never seen them.

Yes. Idk how many stores have it. Mine is older if that helps.

 

[Militantagnostic]

From what I understand, if you are visibility not disabled, you can still be fined despite the placard.

That's no bueno, if you have a visible placard that is assigned to you and have documentation you are within the law.

 

[starfishncoffee]

New store has them. Store I lived near while pregnant had them. I appreciated it because I was high risk after the second trimester, and needed to limit my activity (though I could do light duty food shopping and such). I REALLY appreciated it the second time when I also had a toddler in tow. Never used them early on, though.

 

[NKG]

They are great when your 7 months pregnant and don't want to walk a thousand miles to your car. Then when you have a newborn and feel overwhelmed but that's it.

 

[Kartman]

I see very few handicapped people using those spaces. Mostly normal, healthy fuckers that just don't care. We have a LOT of those. I wish I could call a tow truck on them!!!

 

[V 42]

I've got a family member who loves the parking spaces for military veterans but hates the ones for expectant mothers. "I was able to walk all the time, they should be able to do it, too!"

 

[Llamanatee]

I've got a family member who loves the parking spaces for military veterans but hates the ones for expectant mothers. "I was able to walk all the time, they should be able to do it, too!"

Not all pregnancies are the same. Especially if you’re high risk!

 

[dannyy315]

I’m fine with it. Sure some assholes will park there that don’t need it, but it’s nice for pregnant guests to have that option.

 

[Ringwraith917]

I feel it's unnecessary to dedicate a space for them. Their OBGYN should (but don't afaik) have the authority to declare them temporarily handicapped (for parking purposes), and give out a special placard. Parking spaces are already dedicated to the handicapped.

Edit: maybe it is necessary, until the above mentioned system is in place. I'm not happy about it though because mostly they'll go unused all day.

 

[Llamanatee]

I feel it's unnecessary to dedicate a space for them. Their OBGYN should (but don't afaik) have the authority to declare them temporarily handicapped (for parking purposes), and give out a special placard. Parking spaces are already dedicated to the handicapped.

Edit: maybe it is necessary, until the above mentioned system is in place. I'm not happy about it though because mostly they'll go unused all day.

😂

And also it’s not like handicap parking, so anyone can park there if they want to. No one is out there policing whether or not someone is pregnant or a new parent.

 

[Dead and Khaki]

Parking spots can get pregnant?

 

[garbage]

My store has 2 expectant mothers parking spots. Do you think it's necessary? Should there be ones for law enforcement/veterans too?

I personally think it’s stupid. From a business standpoint though, I understand it. Target loves new moms because they drop $$$$$.

 

[can't touch this]

Parking spots can get pregnant?

 

[Formina Sage]

New store has them. Store I lived near while pregnant had them. I appreciated it because I was high risk after the second trimester, and needed to limit my activity (though I could do light duty food shopping and such). I REALLY appreciated it the second time when I also had a toddler in tow. Never used them early on, though.

Not judging you, but I feel like in the case of high risk pregnancy, one should just use Shipt (now that it exists).

 

[V 42]

Not all pregnancies are the same. Especially if you’re high risk!

I totally agree, and I tried telling her that! She kept insisting that if she could walk all three times she was pregnant, then everyone else should be able to do it, too.

 

[Llamanatee]

Not judging you, but I feel like in the case of high risk pregnancy, one should just use Shipt (now that it exists).

Drive up would be cheaper, no subscription fee.

 

[Formina Sage]

Drive up would be cheaper, no subscription fee.

Oh yes that