Letter - Picking up dangers
I REFER to the dangerous ‘picking up’ of customers at the rear of the Morrisons supermarket within the Ridings.
I am astounded that the manoeuvre is apparently endorsed by the authorities and the supermarket. Not only would I question its legitimacy, but its sensibility in respect of road safety.
How many times have I exited the Ridings Car Park, via the only exit (Almshouse Lane) only to find that my view into George Street is blocked because vehicles are parked on the double yellow lines adjacent to the junction?
Indeed, on one occasion as I awaited a right turn into George Street, a vehicle set off from the ‘pick-up’, turned left into Almshouse Lane, looped around the rear of my vehicle, and with a swift move turned right immediately! I, along with other road users, was dumbfounded!
Of course, this manoeuvre also causes confusion to those wishing to make a left turn into Almshouse Lane to enter the car park, only to be confronted by vehicle(s) with their left indicator on simply parked unlawfully at the rear entrance to the supermarket.
I have copied this epistle to Morrisons (in true democratic style) to give them chance to observe/comment.
Barbara Holden
Ledgard Drive
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PHILADELPHIA
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 12:30 PMIt is not Morrisons responsibility as they have no control over where the private hire vehicles pick up passengers, as it is, 90 percent of the private hire drivers do not give a fig where they park, and choose to disregard many road signs like turning right when there s no right turn, not giving way, using a mobile phone, smoking whilst driving and speeding then slamming all on when a speed camera looms up. Complain to the Licencing Department, and it is your word against the private hire driver, and the driver always wins I am fed up of the bad driving from private hire vehicles
Local-Lass
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 04:15 PMMrs Higgs, I too am disabled, I don't drive, I also walk with a stick and can't go too far. However, I don't believe that is any reason to justify the taxi's parking illegally and dangerously on the corner of the road. If you need to cross the road there is a perfectly good crossing not far down the street, so why do you need to be watching for traffic coming at you from 4 different directions? I have been a passenger in a car when a taxi driver has suddenly set off from that area and was almost hit. I now refuse to go anywhere near that junction unless it can't be avoided. With regards to my shopping, I do it online. There are supermarkets willing to deliver at a time convenient to me and depending on the time of day it's even cheaper than the cost of a taxi, and they bring it to the door.
ManicManiac
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 12:51 PMHighway Code Rule 243 states "DO NOT stop or park within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space, except when forced to do so by stationary traffic". The place where the taxis and drop-off cars stop is well within that 10 metre area which means each and every vehicle stopping there is breaking the law - period! Even if the council erased the double-yellow lines the Highway Code rule still stands. I understand how convenient it is to be collected from the back of Morrisons, but those thinking it's OK should place themselves behind the wheel of a car trying to turn out of Almshouse Lane. I've nearly been hit by taxis on a number of occasions, pulling away from the back of the supermarket without indicating and expecting everyone else to know where they are going. As for the excuse for not going to another supermarket due to cost - do you value your taxi fare more than someone elses' life? It's only a matter of time before someone is killed or seriously injured there.
mrs higgs
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:32 AMcan mrs holden tell me where customers can be picked up?.not kirkgate,or almshouse lane,etc..unlike her I dont have a car,im a disabled pensioner that cant walk far.this comes up every couple of years,we did have to cross the road,have you tried that?cars etc coming at you from 4 directions,and like myself on my own,leaving shopping while go take trolley back to store,not likely!.I have to use taxi"s have no choice..don"t say use another supermarket which has a car park. how much more in taxi fares will that cost me? I prefer the Ridings,then I can call in other shops if needed.
npfiii
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 11:51 AMWaste of time asking Morrisons for an answer, they're desperate for money, so will turn a blind eye to it. I remember years ago, you had to wait on the other side of the road for taxis to pick you up, as they would simply refuse to pick up outside the back door due to the threat of being ticketed....these days, anything goes.
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