It's bad enough when disabled or elderly people struggle to walk to a store or stand in a queue, but when they have to compete with something as massive as a truck for the limited number of designated disability parking spots, it just becomes unbearable.

A recent case shed some light on how much struggle the elderly and the disabled have to go through just to get through their day—whether for their doctor's appointments or just doing regular grocery shopping.

One morning in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale, an onlooker snapped pictures of a Coles truck perched in one of the designated disabled parking spots outside a daycare centre.

The passer-by had posted the photos online, but it's uncertain how long the truck had been there.

Outrage has erupted on social media after a Coles delivery truck was photographed parked in a disabled spot without the correct permit. Credit: Facebook.

Per the rules of Western Australia, a driver can only be eligible for this special permit if they cannot walk and must be using a wheelchair, have severely restricted mobility, suffer from a mental condition or disability, or be declared legally blind.

A special permit wasn't seen on the window or dashboard.

As anyone would expect, the community's people had not taken too kindly to this incident, with outrage erupting afterwards.

'Do better, Coles,' said one, while another commented: 'These people have no moral conscience.'

Others suggested that the truck may have been there only for a few minutes, but that's no excuse according to the law, as drivers caught illegally parking in a disability spot can be slapped with a fine of up to $500.

Whether the truck had an exemption under the parking rules is also unclear. Coles representatives have been contacted for comments, but none have been issued as of writing.

Key Takeaways

• Outrage has been sparked in a Perth community following a Coles delivery truck being photographed parked in a disabled spot without a visible permit.
• The photos were taken outside a daycare centre in Canning Vale during the morning.
• Western Australian laws state a driver must have a serious disability or limitation to be eligible for a disabled permit, with fines of up to $500 for unauthorised parking.
• Social media users voiced their frustration and concern, urging Coles to 'do better'.

Disrespecting the laws in place has serious implications. Not only are these financial penalties, but it also means depriving certain community members of the convenience they require to go about their daily lives.

At the same time, if you are someone who needs access to disability parking for any valid reason, make sure to get the necessary permission and documentation first. That way, you ensure you won't be caught off guard in some difficult position should any such situation arise.

Let's continue to watch out for each other and adhere to safety regulations and laws wherever and whenever possible.

What do you think of this story, members? Feel free to leave a comment below!

 

[croz]

now thats hillairious !I believe that inconsiderate people like that should have the vehicles expose to deflation 4 times

 

[Trudi]

A Coles delivery driver parked in a disabled car spot with a vacant disabled car spot immediately next to it.

I'm not saying the driver did the right thing, however, these guys make their money by delivering groceries as quickly as possible, so I imagine that the van was parked there for a couple of minutes.

Definitely earth shattering!

 

[Trudi]

Couldn’t care less if parked for one second. As an elderly disabled person even walking an extra row is hard. I report to centre management and security go straight away to remove the intruders, I was told to please park in parents with prams if necessary as they are usually close.

How many elderly people drop off their kids at daycare before going to work?

 

[donandviv77]

It's bad enough when disabled or elderly people struggle to walk to a store or stand in a queue, but when they have to compete with something as massive as a truck for the limited number of designated disability parking spots, it just becomes unbearable.

A recent case shed some light on how much struggle the elderly and the disabled have to go through just to get through their day—whether for their doctor's appointments or just doing regular grocery shopping.

One morning in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale, an onlooker snapped pictures of a Coles truck perched in one of the designated disabled parking spots outside a daycare centre.

The passer-by had posted the photos online, but it's uncertain how long the truck had been there.

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Outrage has erupted on social media after a Coles delivery truck was photographed parked in a disabled spot without the correct permit. Credit: Facebook.

Per the rules of Western Australia, a driver can only be eligible for this special permit if they cannot walk and must be using a wheelchair, have severely restricted mobility, suffer from a mental condition or disability, or be declared legally blind.

A special permit wasn't seen on the window or dashboard.

As anyone would expect, the community's people had not taken too kindly to this incident, with outrage erupting afterwards.

'Do better, Coles,' said one, while another commented: 'These people have no moral conscience.'

Others suggested that the truck may have been there only for a few minutes, but that's no excuse according to the law, as drivers caught illegally parking in a disability spot can be slapped with a fine of up to $500.

Whether the truck had an exemption under the parking rules is also unclear. Coles representatives have been contacted for comments, but none have been issued as of writing.

Key Takeaways

• Outrage has been sparked in a Perth community following a Coles delivery truck being photographed parked in a disabled spot without a visible permit.
• The photos were taken outside a daycare centre in Canning Vale during the morning.
• Western Australian laws state a driver must have a serious disability or limitation to be eligible for a disabled permit, with fines of up to $500 for unauthorised parking.
• Social media users voiced their frustration and concern, urging Coles to 'do better'.

Disrespecting the laws in place has serious implications. Not only are these financial penalties, but it also means depriving certain community members of the convenience they require to go about their daily lives.

At the same time, if you are someone who needs access to disability parking for any valid reason, make sure to get the necessary permission and documentation first. That way, you ensure you won't be caught off guard in some difficult position should any such situation arise.

Let's continue to watch out for each other and adhere to safety regulations and laws wherever and whenever possible.

What do you think of this story, members? Feel free to leave a comment below!

If the registration number of the truck is visible then give the photograph to your local Police Station can take appropriate action-or of lease should.

 

[donandviv77]

A Coles delivery driver parked in a disabled car spot with a vacant disabled car spot immediately next to it.

I'm not saying the driver did the right thing, however, these guys make their money by delivering groceries as quickly as possible, so I imagine that the van was parked there for a couple of minutes.

Definitely earth shattering!

Dopes not matter if the truck was there 10 seconds, he has broken a well know and sign posted law and deserves to have the book thrown at him.

 

[maxesmum]

You are taking a risk when you confront these lawbreakers as you don’t know what the reaction will be.

I absolutely agree. I’d rather not approach them. Clearly their moral compass is skewed,so they’d have no issues causing a scene and shouting or,worse,offering violence to an older person. No,I’d rather just park elsewhere and bitch quietly to myself about their lack of manners.

 

[Wendy]

Wow, again, inconsiderate arses, but, what about " senior " parking bays - used by anyone whether senior or not, also, parking for mothers with babies - the list goes on. The younger generation today think we " owe " them and are too bloody lazy to walk a few metres - this was a great article, however, shopping centre management couldn't care less.

We parked in a seniors spot a while ago, and in the seniors spot next to us was the trolley collecting chap sitting in there having a snack on his phone. We reported it and security came and made him move, but he wasn't very happy about it.

 

[Noon]

Maybe

It's bad enough when disabled or elderly people struggle to walk to a store or stand in a queue, but when they have to compete with something as massive as a truck for the limited number of designated disability parking spots, it just becomes unbearable.

A recent case shed some light on how much struggle the elderly and the disabled have to go through just to get through their day—whether for their doctor's appointments or just doing regular grocery shopping.

One morning in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale, an onlooker snapped pictures of a Coles truck perched in one of the designated disabled parking spots outside a daycare centre.

The passer-by had posted the photos online, but it's uncertain how long the truck had been there.

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Outrage has erupted on social media after a Coles delivery truck was photographed parked in a disabled spot without the correct permit. Credit: Facebook.

Per the rules of Western Australia, a driver can only be eligible for this special permit if they cannot walk and must be using a wheelchair, have severely restricted mobility, suffer from a mental condition or disability, or be declared legally blind.

A special permit wasn't seen on the window or dashboard.

As anyone would expect, the community's people had not taken too kindly to this incident, with outrage erupting afterwards.

'Do better, Coles,' said one, while another commented: 'These people have no moral conscience.'

Others suggested that the truck may have been there only for a few minutes, but that's no excuse according to the law, as drivers caught illegally parking in a disability spot can be slapped with a fine of up to $500.

Whether the truck had an exemption under the parking rules is also unclear. Coles representatives have been contacted for comments, but none have been issued as of writing.

Key Takeaways

• Outrage has been sparked in a Perth community following a Coles delivery truck being photographed parked in a disabled spot without a visible permit.
• The photos were taken outside a daycare centre in Canning Vale during the morning.
• Western Australian laws state a driver must have a serious disability or limitation to be eligible for a disabled permit, with fines of up to $500 for unauthorised parking.
• Social media users voiced their frustration and concern, urging Coles to 'do better'.

Disrespecting the laws in place has serious implications. Not only are these financial penalties, but it also means depriving certain community members of the convenience they require to go about their daily lives.

At the same time, if you are someone who needs access to disability parking for any valid reason, make sure to get the necessary permission and documentation first. That way, you ensure you won't be caught off guard in some difficult position should any such situation arise.

Let's continue to watch out for each other and adhere to safety regulations and laws wherever and whenever possible.

What do you think of this story, members? Feel free to leave a comment below!

they were dropping a disabled child off to Daycare.

 

[Pam White]

I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter (2 years old) a couple of weeks ago. She parked in the parents and pram bay. When we got back there was a note under the windscreen wiper. Among other things it said that the bay was for "LADIES", heavily underlined. We had a good laugh about the writer. What they hadn't seen was my granddaughter going in first and heading for the travelator, with me right behind to make sure she was safe. And then my daughter went in after locking the car. She was dressed in slacks and jumper. Obviously the note writer saw her from the back and thought she was a man. It pays to see the whole story!

 

[Col@45]

It's bad enough when disabled or elderly people struggle to walk to a store or stand in a queue, but when they have to compete with something as massive as a truck for the limited number of designated disability parking spots, it just becomes unbearable.

A recent case shed some light on how much struggle the elderly and the disabled have to go through just to get through their day—whether for their doctor's appointments or just doing regular grocery shopping.

One morning in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale, an onlooker snapped pictures of a Coles truck perched in one of the designated disabled parking spots outside a daycare centre.

The passer-by had posted the photos online, but it's uncertain how long the truck had been there.

View attachment 27211

Outrage has erupted on social media after a Coles delivery truck was photographed parked in a disabled spot without the correct permit. Credit: Facebook.

Per the rules of Western Australia, a driver can only be eligible for this special permit if they cannot walk and must be using a wheelchair, have severely restricted mobility, suffer from a mental condition or disability, or be declared legally blind.

A special permit wasn't seen on the window or dashboard.

As anyone would expect, the community's people had not taken too kindly to this incident, with outrage erupting afterwards.

'Do better, Coles,' said one, while another commented: 'These people have no moral conscience.'

Others suggested that the truck may have been there only for a few minutes, but that's no excuse according to the law, as drivers caught illegally parking in a disability spot can be slapped with a fine of up to $500.

Whether the truck had an exemption under the parking rules is also unclear. Coles representatives have been contacted for comments, but none have been issued as of writing.

Key Takeaways

• Outrage has been sparked in a Perth community following a Coles delivery truck being photographed parked in a disabled spot without a visible permit.
• The photos were taken outside a daycare centre in Canning Vale during the morning.
• Western Australian laws state a driver must have a serious disability or limitation to be eligible for a disabled permit, with fines of up to $500 for unauthorised parking.
• Social media users voiced their frustration and concern, urging Coles to 'do better'.

Disrespecting the laws in place has serious implications. Not only are these financial penalties, but it also means depriving certain community members of the convenience they require to go about their daily lives.

At the same time, if you are someone who needs access to disability parking for any valid reason, make sure to get the necessary permission and documentation first. That way, you ensure you won't be caught off guard in some difficult position should any such situation arise.

Let's continue to watch out for each other and adhere to safety regulations and laws wherever and whenever possible.

What do you think of this story, members? Feel free to leave a comment below!

Like every thing these days....
No respect for other people and every man for himself !

 

[MaggieAmalia]

It's bad enough when disabled or elderly people struggle to walk to a store or stand in a queue, but when they have to compete with something as massive as a truck for the limited number of designated disability parking spots, it just becomes unbearable.

A recent case shed some light on how much struggle the elderly and the disabled have to go through just to get through their day—whether for their doctor's appointments or just doing regular grocery shopping.

One morning in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale, an onlooker snapped pictures of a Coles truck perched in one of the designated disabled parking spots outside a daycare centre.

The passer-by had posted the photos online, but it's uncertain how long the truck had been there.

View attachment 27211

Outrage has erupted on social media after a Coles delivery truck was photographed parked in a disabled spot without the correct permit. Credit: Facebook.

Per the rules of Western Australia, a driver can only be eligible for this special permit if they cannot walk and must be using a wheelchair, have severely restricted mobility, suffer from a mental condition or disability, or be declared legally blind.

A special permit wasn't seen on the window or dashboard.

As anyone would expect, the community's people had not taken too kindly to this incident, with outrage erupting afterwards.

'Do better, Coles,' said one, while another commented: 'These people have no moral conscience.'

Others suggested that the truck may have been there only for a few minutes, but that's no excuse according to the law, as drivers caught illegally parking in a disability spot can be slapped with a fine of up to $500.

Whether the truck had an exemption under the parking rules is also unclear. Coles representatives have been contacted for comments, but none have been issued as of writing.

Key Takeaways

• Outrage has been sparked in a Perth community following a Coles delivery truck being photographed parked in a disabled spot without a visible permit.
• The photos were taken outside a daycare centre in Canning Vale during the morning.
• Western Australian laws state a driver must have a serious disability or limitation to be eligible for a disabled permit, with fines of up to $500 for unauthorised parking.
• Social media users voiced their frustration and concern, urging Coles to 'do better'.

Disrespecting the laws in place has serious implications. Not only are these financial penalties, but it also means depriving certain community members of the convenience they require to go about their daily lives.

At the same time, if you are someone who needs access to disability parking for any valid reason, make sure to get the necessary permission and documentation first. That way, you ensure you won't be caught off guard in some difficult position should any such situation arise.

Let's continue to watch out for each other and adhere to safety regulations and laws wherever and whenever possible.

What do you think of this story, members? Feel free to leave a comment below!

I can't judge the Cole's drivers actions but perhaps he had a personal emergency and intended only to be there for a few minutes.. eg public toilets are few and far between and perhaps he has a urgent call f from nature.

I personally am aware of a lady who has the greatest of difficulties when out and about and is highly restricted in her life in general because of serious incontinence issues. I offer to do shopping for her but no she maintains she needs to get out simply to experience life.. And i get that and certainly don't judge her.