Parking/sidewalk Ettiquette

[fithamoto]

Ok, so I have read some of the older posts about parking your bike up on the side walks or basically not in a assigned stall.

I just wanted to know if anybody has actually had somebody comment about being on the "walkway" and not in a parking spot ? I get kinda nasty looks from people when I do this from time to time. Kinda like the "Oh, your to good to park in a stall" look.

Because I have had people actually get pissed at me for taking up a spot in a parking lot where parking can get crowded and spots are at a premium.

So what do you guys do....Park up on the sidewalks or take up a stall ?

Anybody ever get ticketed for being on the sidewalk ?

[Carl722]

if there is a bike already in a spot that I can fit in the same spot I will park there. Unless it is a trike there is no reason 2 or 3 bikes can't fit in one spot. We have motorcycle parking up front where I work and at shift change that is quite handy when the parking lot is full. I don't think I would park on the sidewalk though. Someone is likely to vandalize the bike.

[jimnfor]

I always try to park up on the sidewalk when I go somewhere. I do it so my bike doesn't take up an entire car spot, that's a waste IMO.
Now I don't park right in the front door either, I'm definitely not in anyones way.

[oconeedan]

My opinion, is park it like a car. It is a legitimate licensed and taxed vehicle.
I don't see it as wasting a parking place, that's what they are there for.
Sidewalks and non-parking places, are not the place to park a bike.
And, I don't mind walking. Having a bike is not a "license" to park up close.
Dan

[jimnfor]

Originally Posted by oconeedan

My opinion, is park it like a car. It is a legitimate licensed and taxed vehicle.
I don't see it as wasting a parking place, that's what they are there for.
Sidewalks and non-parking places, are not the place to park a bike.
And, I don't mind walking. Having a bike is not a "license" to park up close.
Dan

I don't consider a bike a license to park up close and I have no problem walking. I'm just being considerate by giving the car a space instead of me taking it up.
And to clarify, I won't park on a sidewalk in the sense of one in a neighborhood, but a 'sidewalk' like in front of the mall or any big box store.

[superdiver]

Its a side WALK, not a side PARK, is how I see it...

I pay my taxes and license my vehicle, i park in the small triangular shaped areas at the end of parking strips, or double up with another motorcycle, or take my own spot. Like I said, i pay my taxes too, i have every right to a parking space...

[jimnfor]

And as with everything on here, we can all agree to disagree.

[kokopellioh]

At work a couple of us share a "compact car" spot that is so tight you'd need to come out the sunroof. We get the cruisers in there and could easily fit another one if we had to.

Out and about I've been on the sidewalk, next to the grocery cart rack. My preference is to park in front of the place next door that in "for lease". There are enough retirees on motorcycles and scooters that it is normal at some places for a few bikes to be up on the sidewalk. Only thing I've gotten from security is a big smile or "nice bike".

My vandalism actually happened at home in the parking garage (gated community, card access) and just me in a parking spot that hadn't been used in over 3 years. Go figure.

The wife and I share our one assigned parking spot ... her mini can in front and my Aero behind the parking bumper. If you are careful, plenty of room.

[mblosch]

Never park on a sidewalk. Side walks are for PEDESTRIAN traffic, not your motorcycle. Parking spots are for motorizd vehicles. Have a bit of respect and try to foster a better public outlook for motorcycles and riders.

You are not that important.

[jamkcur]

Park where other bikes are. 2 are stronger than 1. 3 are stronger than 2.