Clamping solution

tismesoitis · 31-01-2016 10:56PM #1

Saw a lad clamped outside the driaocht theatre at the blanchardstown centre today. Driving a limerick reg Passat . He was in one of the wheelchair / disabled spaces. Took out a con saw and cut the clamp off the wheel. Thought it was very funny. He just didn't give a fookÃ°ÂŸÂ˜Â€Ã°ÂŸÂ˜Â€Ã°ÂŸÂ˜Â‚

tomwaterford · 31-01-2016 11:00PM

I often wondered could a lad not just leave the air outta the tyre and remove them that way
(I've never been clamped..as I live in back arse of nowhere)

The Backwards Man · 31-01-2016 11:00PM

I know where I'd take a con saw to someone parked in a disabled space. And it wouldn't be to create a channel in their drive to divert the water from running into their lawn in this bad weather.

recylingbin · 31-01-2016 11:03PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I know where I'd take a con saw to someone parked in a disabled space. And it wouldn't be to create a channel in their drive to divert the water from running into their lawn in this bad weather.

You haven't lived til you've parked in a handicapped spot. Its a gamechanger.

brightspark · 31-01-2016 11:03PM

I don't see the point in clamping those using disabled spaces....

They should just tow it away and crush it (with a note sent to the insurance company telling them it wasn't stolen, just owned by an idiot who shouldn't be let on public roads)

31-01-2016 11:08PM

If he carries a con saw, it seems like he does this frequently.

Some people who are not getting the message should get each finger bent back till a bone snaps.

The King of Moo · 31-01-2016 11:08PM

Consensus:

Someone who parks in a disabled space: scumbag.

Someone who parks in a disabled space and gets clamped for doing so: leg-end cos the clampers are d*Cks lol!!

Torricelli · 31-01-2016 11:11PM

He should have cut his leg off with the consaw.

Bang! He's disabled. Clamp removed.

maudgonner · 31-01-2016 11:13PM

Utter scumbag.

With one exception: if he was in a wheelchair and was doing it as a protest at having to pay 35 euro for a blue badge (which is a bloody disgrace as far as I'm concerned) then he's grand. Somehow I doubt that's the case though.

The King of Moo · 31-01-2016 11:15PM

Before this evening I'd never heard of a consaw.

mattaiuseire · 31-01-2016 11:16PM

He won't be laughing when he receives the fine in the post along with a court summons for criminal damage.

corner of hells · 31-01-2016 11:16PM

maudgonner wrote: »

Utter scumbag.

With one exception: if he was in a wheelchair and was doing it as a protest at having to pay 35 euro for a blue badge (which is a bloody disgrace as far as I'm concerned) then he's grand. Somehow I doubt that's the case though.

My mother has a blue badge , thing is she keeps it in her bag even though I paid for it.
Told her I'd con saw her wheel chair in half if she didn't give me it.

Them telescopic walking sticks hurt when hit on the head too.

Hammer89 · 31-01-2016 11:41PM

mattaiuseire wrote: »

He won't be laughing when he receives the fine in the post along with a court summons for criminal damage.

I get the impression he might.

jimbis · 01-02-2016 01:09AM

mattaiuseire wrote: »

He won't be laughing when he receives the fine in the post along with a court summons for criminal damage.

Majority of the time you won't hear anything from the clampers! Unless it's Dublin city ones.

AnonoBoy · 01-02-2016 01:13AM

Clamping Solution sounds like a liquid you use on your nipples to alleviate chaffing after a particularly rigorous S&M session.

Donald Trump · 01-02-2016 05:40AM

We all know there is only one fool-proof solution!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ1bBeNK22s

Bongalongherb · 01-02-2016 06:10AM

This is all you need, problem solved when you learn to lock-pick. It's easy to train yourself in how to do this, but it is illegal to do this on Council clamps and you will be prosecuted. Private clamping companies in this case of... Once you do not damage the clamp you are ok.

Southord C2010 Twenty-Two Piece Slim Line Lock Pick Set.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/C2010-Twenty-Two-Piece-Slim-Line/dp/B009WLZ9PY

And Video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=238rg_hFlgM

Graces7 · 01-02-2016 08:02AM

maudgonner wrote: »

Utter scumbag.

With one exception: if he was in a wheelchair and was doing it as a protest at having to pay 35 euro for a blue badge (which is a bloody disgrace as far as I'm concerned) then he's grand. Somehow I doubt that's the case though.

Well said indeed. My disabled badge is out of date; not just the E35 but add for photos and you have to get a letter from your doctor and I think get ot signed by the Gardai.. I almost never park on streets but in shop car parks and if anyone dares to challenge me, I will tell them that I can get nearly 3 big bags of coal which I need. My condition has deteriorated since I got the badge anyways. NB I Once saw an AN POST van parked in a disabled parking place. and what IS a consaw? Sounds handy...;)

BattleCorp · 01-02-2016 09:04AM

mattaiuseire wrote: »

He won't be laughing when he receives the fine in the post along with a court summons for criminal damage.

How can they prove it was him "wot dun de crimnal damage"?

Cookie_Monster · 01-02-2016 09:38AM

maudgonner wrote: »

Utter scumbag.

With one exception: if he was in a wheelchair and was doing it as a protest at having to pay 35 euro for a blue badge (which is a bloody disgrace as far as I'm concerned) then he's grand. Somehow I doubt that's the case though.

the several grand they can get off a new car more than makes up for the minuscule cost of a badge

Akrasia · 01-02-2016 10:09AM

Graces7 wrote: »

Well said indeed. My disabled badge is out of date; not just the E35 but add for photos and you have to get a letter from your doctor and I think get ot signed by the Gardai.. I almost never park on streets but in shop car parks and if anyone dares to challenge me, I will tell them that I can get nearly 3 big bags of coal which I need. My condition has deteriorated since I got the badge anyways. NB I Once saw an AN POST van parked in a disabled parking place. and what IS a consaw? Sounds handy...;)

Very handy, if you're buying one, you also need one of these for dramatic effect

Falcon L · 01-02-2016 10:22AM

Bongalongherb wrote: »

This is all you need, problem solved when you learn to lock-pick. It's easy to train yourself in how to do this, but it is illegal to do this on Council clamps and you will be prosecuted. Private clamping companies in this case of... Once you do not damage the clamp you are ok.

Southord C2010 Twenty-Two Piece Slim Line Lock Pick Set.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/C2010-Twenty-Two-Piece-Slim-Line/dp/B009WLZ9PY

And Video...

You won't rake a NCPS lock like that and those picks will be of no use. There is a special tool to pick disc detainer locks like the clampers use. Costs about a fiver.

Caliden · 01-02-2016 10:25AM

brightspark wrote: »

I don't see the point in clamping those using disabled spaces....

They should just tow it away and crush it (with a note sent to the insurance company telling them it wasn't stolen, just owned by an idiot who shouldn't be let on public roads)

Totally agree. Should've been towed as it's the height of ignorance and selfishness to park in them if the driver or passengers aren't disabled.

Personally I wouldn't even think about doing it even if it was the last spot in a car park and I'd been looking for a space for the past hour.

maudgonner · 01-02-2016 10:36AM

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

the several grand they can get off a new car more than makes up for the minuscule cost of a badge

A parking badge does not entitle you to tax relief, that's a separate system. Not everyone who qualifies for a disabled badge qualifies for tax exemptions.

<s>But you're right, the cheek of those with serious impairment to claim relief on the cost of a specially adapted car that allows them independence in a country where many cannot rely on public transport. Tax-dodging scumbags, worse than the bankers </s>

BattleCorp · 01-02-2016 10:51AM

Akrasia wrote: »

Under Health & Safety rules, you must have completed an 'Abrasive Wheel' course before attempting to use a con saw.

Please leave your Abrasive Wheel Cert on the dashboard of your car so that I know you have been properly trained.

Can't have untrained people removing clamps. :pac:

Graces7 · 01-02-2016 11:00AM

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

the several grand they can get off a new car more than makes up for the minuscule cost of a badge

Who? Getting several grand off a new car I mean? I am registered disabled and have a blue badge but never a cent off a replacement car. If you mean the adapted versions than fine. But getting a Primary medical Certificate covers only very very severe disabilities eg losing an arm or leg, My current car is 15 years old and seems almost impossible to insure and there is not a penny I can get as help.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 01-02-2016 11:08AM

maudgonner wrote: »

A parking badge does not entitle you to tax relief, that's a separate system. Not everyone who qualifies for a disabled badge qualifies for tax exemptions.

<s>But you're right, the cheek of those with serious impairment to claim relief on the cost of a specially adapted car that allows them independence in a country where many cannot rely on public transport. Tax-dodging scumbags, worse than the bankers </s>

Big difference between a Disabled parking permit and a car modified for disabled drivers alright.
We have a permit that we use when Mrs S is with me. It does my head in to see people park illegally in disabled spots. One guy tried to argue that he could get a permit easily as he qualified for one. Fine so, get one but without a valid one you are parking illegally. €35 for two years is a gift. They'll pay tax and insurance and fuel but won't pay for their parking permit.

Bongalongherb · 01-02-2016 12:30PM

Falcon L wrote: »

You won't rake a NCPS lock like that and those picks will be of no use. There is a special tool to pick disc detainer locks like the clampers use. Costs about a fiver.

I have to disagree with you there. The lock-pick package will open any of them, tried and tested. Some are hard at first to unlock but you just fiddle away for a while to remove the gunk and particles from inside the lock itself, then you have the smoothness to unlock each cylinder. Easy job. A jiggle here and a jiggle there pop, lock releases.

Falcon L · 01-02-2016 12:49PM

Bongalongherb wrote: »

I have to disagree with you there. The lock-pick package will open any of them, tried and tested. Some are hard at first to unlock but you just fiddle away for a while to remove the gunk and particles from inside the lock itself, then you have the smoothness to unlock each cylinder. Easy job. A jiggle here and a jiggle there pop, lock releases.

Respectfully, you're wrong. The disc detainer locks used by NCPS don't use pins like your hall door probably does. It uses a series of revolving discs that mist be aligned properly to allow the bar inside the lock to drop into the groove in each disc, freeing the stack to turn.

The Southord pick set will work on pin locks and wafer locks, but not on disc detainer locks.

Source: hobby lockpicker for over 20 years.

Trent Houseboat · 01-02-2016 01:11PM

Falcon L wrote:

Source: hobby lockpicker for over 20 years.

Sure, and I have the balaclava and machete for winter gardening.

Falcon L · 01-02-2016 01:13PM

Trent Houseboat wrote: »

Sure, and I have the balaclava and machete for winter gardening.

Good for you. The balaclava will keep your brain warm.

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