On 2018-05-28 6:54 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-05-28 6:54 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
>> I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
>> finish backing into a parking spot.Â* What's the point?Â* You have
>> to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
>> is much, much easier.
>
> It shouldn't take much longer to back into a space than it does to drive
> it.Â* I would expect that anyone who does it should be able to back well
> enough that it should not take any great effort.Â*Â* While it may take
> just a little longer to back in they will gain that time back when they
> drive straight out.
>
> People who back into spaces are probably better trained drivers. It is
> generally safer to back in than to drive in and then have to back out
> because it is harder so see vehicles and pedestrians approaching from
> the side.Â* Ideally, people should choose a space where they can drive in
> and drive out. The next best is to back in and drive out.
>
If it's a city owned lot in Calgary and you back in, you'll get
ticketed!! That's because we don't have front plates and the camera cars
can't record your plate number.
Graham