Mar 24, 2005 03:32
19 yrs ago
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English term
handicap zone
Non-PRO
English
Other
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
subtitle
Scene description:
A man was parking his car in a wrong spot. He was new in the town and didn't even realise it was a mistake. In front of him was the sheriff's car:
"Sheriff."
"You parked in a handicap zone."
"I didn't realize. Could you give me a break? I didn't realize."
What is handicap zone?
Thank you.
A man was parking his car in a wrong spot. He was new in the town and didn't even realise it was a mistake. In front of him was the sheriff's car:
"Sheriff."
"You parked in a handicap zone."
"I didn't realize. Could you give me a break? I didn't realize."
What is handicap zone?
Thank you.
Responses
| 3 +9 | a parking area for disabled persons |
Balaban Cerit
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| 5 +5 | description |
Robert Donahue (X)
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| 5 | An area/zone where only handicapped people are allowed to park |
Yvonne Becker
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Responses
+9
5 mins
Balaban Cerit
Türkiye
Türkiye
Works in field
Türkiye
Speed is important, quality is essential
Native in: Turkish 
Works in: English to Turkish, Turkish, Turkish to English
Selected
a parking area for disabled persons
a parking area for disabled persons. Let me give an example:
"What is a Handicap Zone and who is allowed to park therein?
A Handicap zone is a part of a street which has been designated as being a parking area for disabled persons by a sign, which was erected either by the City of Saint John or by the owner of the land, unless the motor vehicle is being used to transport a disabled person and a disabled person parking permit or sticker..."
http://www.cityofsaintjohn.com/2.cfm?PageID=2-7-11
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Note added at 10 mins (2005-03-24 03:42:48 GMT)
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I did a quick research and it seems that the usage of the term (in traffic) is the same:
\"Handicap Zone\" means that portion of a Highway designated by a Traffic Control Device for the exclusive use of Vehicles displaying an authorized handicapped identification label.\"
http://www.gibsons.ca/bylawsPoliciesLicensesPermits/hiwayByl...
\"Handicap zone means any zone reserved for the parking of a motor vehicle that carries a sticker, placard or registration plate, issued by the department of motor vehicles, indicating disability...\"
http://www.labikes.org/laccode.asp
"What is a Handicap Zone and who is allowed to park therein?
A Handicap zone is a part of a street which has been designated as being a parking area for disabled persons by a sign, which was erected either by the City of Saint John or by the owner of the land, unless the motor vehicle is being used to transport a disabled person and a disabled person parking permit or sticker..."
http://www.cityofsaintjohn.com/2.cfm?PageID=2-7-11
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Note added at 10 mins (2005-03-24 03:42:48 GMT)
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I did a quick research and it seems that the usage of the term (in traffic) is the same:
\"Handicap Zone\" means that portion of a Highway designated by a Traffic Control Device for the exclusive use of Vehicles displaying an authorized handicapped identification label.\"
http://www.gibsons.ca/bylawsPoliciesLicensesPermits/hiwayByl...
\"Handicap zone means any zone reserved for the parking of a motor vehicle that carries a sticker, placard or registration plate, issued by the department of motor vehicles, indicating disability...\"
http://www.labikes.org/laccode.asp
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you very much, everyone!"
7 mins
Yvonne Becker
Works in field
Also an Engineer
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Venezuelan)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish
An area/zone where only handicapped people are allowed to park
+5
6 mins
description
A parking spot set aside specifically for the physically disabled. The fines for this can be huge and it's considered to be a huge social faux paux in the US.
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Note added at 18 hrs 32 mins (2005-03-24 22:04:46 GMT)
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***Cultural reference***
Here are a few important details for you Yohanes. Handicapped spots, for obvious reasons, are always physically close to buildings. This provides the disabled better access to stores, places of employment, etc. Now, here is something that you should know. These spots are often empty. Sometimes the temptation to park in them when it\'s say, late at night, the parking lot is full, or you\'re only going into a building for a minute is quite strong. People will take the risk that a) there won\'t be anyone who needs the spot and b) they won\'t get a ticket if they just pop in and out. I think that this should provide you with a little more context for your other questions.
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Note added at 18 hrs 32 mins (2005-03-24 22:04:46 GMT)
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***Cultural reference***
Here are a few important details for you Yohanes. Handicapped spots, for obvious reasons, are always physically close to buildings. This provides the disabled better access to stores, places of employment, etc. Now, here is something that you should know. These spots are often empty. Sometimes the temptation to park in them when it\'s say, late at night, the parking lot is full, or you\'re only going into a building for a minute is quite strong. People will take the risk that a) there won\'t be anyone who needs the spot and b) they won\'t get a ticket if they just pop in and out. I think that this should provide you with a little more context for your other questions.
Peer comment(s):
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gtreyger (X)
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Thank you Gennadiy
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Java Cafe
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Thank you Java
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Rania KH
11 hrs
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Thank you Rania
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bigedsenior
: commonly know as Blue Zones. Fines of $300+.
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Exactly Big Ed. Huge fine and lots of bad karma.
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Balaban Cerit
: very useful context
1 day 10 hrs
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Thanks Balaban. Not useful enough apparently : )
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