People who park in spaces specifically not intended for them. In under 24 hours, I saw 2 separate instances where people parked in handicapped spaces but, were not handicapped. No handicap tag hanging from the rear view mirror. No wheelchair on their license plate indicating that they, or someone in the car with them, is handicapped! Not handicapped! Then, around a week and a half or so ago, a woman parked in a spot that has a sign that says "Reserved for members with infants". She got out of her car with her "infant" which was able to fully walk and talk like a 5 year old. Forgive me for my ignorance but, isn't the term "infant" reserved for those who can't walk? I think that "infants" that are of an age where they can walk, or toddle, are called "toddlers". Those who can actually walk without having to hold onto a piece of furniture or a person's hand are "children". So, where was her "infant". Unless she was under 3 or 4 months pregnant, she most certainly did not have an "infant". But, I digress! Who am I to judge a woman who so clearly has overstayed her welcome in the world of "Members with Infants".
And, just in case there are any disagreements, here is the dictionary definition of the word "infant" (in fact, here are 2):
| infant | |
noun | |
| a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk |
1. a child during the earliest period of its life, esp. before he or she can walk; baby.
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