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-   -   Unsafe, inconsiderate, vulgar driver at Magnolia Plaza (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/unsafe-inconsiderate-vulgar-driver-magnolia-plaza-358313/)

kingofbeer 04-26-2025 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by villager7591 (Post 2427089)
Crossing the street from SafeShip to where my cart was parked, a man in a white SUV determined he wanted a specific parking spot. So he turned behind me, GOING THE WRONG WAY, so he could park in 'his' spot. I pointed my index finger in the opposite way he was going, indicating that he was going the wrong way. So he gives me THE FINGER. Vulgar, inconsiderate, as well as unsafe.
So when I am backing out of my parking spot, a woman in a golf cart almost hits me. She was doing the same thing...going against the flow/direction of traffic, as directed by the arrows.

Is this ultimate entitlement by Villagers ? You are unsafe. Follow the rules that the rest of us (most of us) follow. When you don't, you are endangering all others.
They are lazy

Joe C. 04-26-2025 08:51 AM
Signs in public parking lots are basically a 'guide' for drivers. They help when there is a lot of traffic. However, they are not enforceable by the police or the Villages security. That goes for stop signs as well .....except for the ones at the perimeter of the lot where you exit onto the street.

The parking lot in Spanish Springs at Publix has one way arrows in the lanes, whereas the lot in Spanish Plaines has bi-directional arrows in each lane.
Go figure.

CarlR33 04-26-2025 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnN (Post 2427298)
In my working days for a big company, it was mandated that you back into a parking place. The reason was that at the end-of-shift, it was like the Indy 500 with people racing to leave. Security dept. felt it was safer to not have folks backing out slowly. I always look for a spot I can pull-through or if traffic is light, back into. I'll frequently park farther out to find one and let the "old folks" (LOL, that's me now) have the closer in spots.
Yes, most companies mandate this with the exception of a diagonal spot. If you back or pull through a diagonal spot you will end up leaving going the wrong way out.

fdpaq0580 04-26-2025 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2427251)
Now this is very confusing……..
I know. Beware of those people. 😉

gorillarick 04-26-2025 09:06 AM
"agree not worth getting shot over"

Cowardly? FL laws are pretty specific that your life has to be threatened before a concealed carry can leave your pocket. And then warmed that you will use it. Or, go to jail for murder.

If someone is acting like an ahole in a parking lot, or traffic; they deserve to be told.

fdpaq0580 04-26-2025 09:10 AM
Everybody is is distracted, inconsiderate, just plain stupid, or out to get you! The only good drivers are you and me. And sometimes I'm not sure about you. 😉
Always be careful!

shut the front door 04-26-2025 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by USOTR (Post 2427214)
It's not until they are involved in a wreck and then face law suits that can change their lifestyle and put a lien on there house, do they care. But I for one do not want to be the replicant of one of their entitlement and I don't care to fallow the rules wrecks, that cripple's me up.

I think we need to complain to the Sheriff departments and Villages security for more enforcement.
You might want to get educated on FL law. Your house and retirement cannot be taken in a lawsuit.

Rainger99 04-26-2025 09:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gorillarick (Post 2427313)
"agree not worth getting shot over"

If someone is acting like an ahole in a parking lot, or traffic; they deserve to be told.
That could take up a lot of one’s time down here.

JohnN 04-26-2025 09:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gorillarick (Post 2427313)
If someone is acting like an ahole in a parking lot, or traffic; they deserve to be told.
Momma told me
"never argue with idiots, they'll bring you down to their level and overwhelm you with numbers"

Jokomo 04-26-2025 10:51 AM
Enablers
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2427104)
Perhaps stop being the traffic police…or join the sheriffs dept. all u had to do was pull out and not be a sanctimonious villager having to point out he was not going down the correct lne
It’s hard to understand this point of view. Why enable bad and dangerous behavior by remaining silent?

jimhoward 04-26-2025 11:05 AM
The OP mentions using an index finger to point the scoundrel in the right direction. He or she may not have seen that as an index finger.

kendi 04-26-2025 12:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by villager7591 (Post 2427089)
Crossing the street from SafeShip to where my cart was parked, a man in a white SUV determined he wanted a specific parking spot. So he turned behind me, GOING THE WRONG WAY, so he could park in 'his' spot. I pointed my index finger in the opposite way he was going, indicating that he was going the wrong way. So he gives me THE FINGER. Vulgar, inconsiderate, as well as unsafe.
So when I am backing out of my parking spot, a woman in a golf cart almost hits me. She was doing the same thing...going against the flow/direction of traffic, as directed by the arrows.

Is this ultimate entitlement by Villagers ? You are unsafe. Follow the rules that the rest of us (most of us) follow. When you don't, you are endangering all others.
Let it go. Spread kindness and peace, leave the bitterness behind.

jimhoward 04-26-2025 12:18 PM
For those who back into their parking spots, don't you need to go down the aisle against the arrows because of the way the spots are angled in Magnolia Plaza?

If so, it doesn't phase me in the slightest, I was just curious.

golfing eagles 04-26-2025 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by villager7591 (Post 2427283)
My goal was to alert him to his behavior. Why are rules for everyone except him? He is putting everyone at risk with his behavior.
I was not an enforcer: I was simple crossing the parking lot.
So, an informer, not an enforcer. I’ll bet that distinction was lost on “Mr, Middle Finger”😂😂😂

golfing eagles 04-26-2025 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2427256)
If lawyers see a way to make a buck....
Which probably would only apply with substantial physical injury, unlikely in a parking lot


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