Warning - Perry GA Wally

[yr2017]

The Perry, GA Wally World hired Buckheard Parking Enforcement to patrol and boot any semis parked in their lot. I was there shortly after this edict went into effect, and there were no signs posted. The fine to remove the boot is $500 or pay the towing charges which can be several thousands of dollars. Several class A's were parked alongside the semis, and don't know if anyone was booted.

http://hhjonline.com/perry-walmart-hires-parking-enforcement-p11158-90.htm

[troubledwaters]

DiskDoctr wrote:
...IMHO, unless egregious behavior, a warning and ability to drive away would be required. It certainly IS REQUIRED for a tow in most states....

I Don't know what you mean by egregious, but I'd be willing to bet almost every big city in every state has "tow away zones". You park there and you will be towed, no such thing as a warning. I know there are lots of private parking lots in Detroit that you willed be towed if you park in them. The towing company monitors them, they're a cash cow. You can even call the number and they will give you a free ride to pick up your vehicle, after you pay the towing fee of course. (They don't take credit cards, cash only). Didn't see the sign? I guess you will look more closely next time.

[yr2017]

gbopp wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
It’s very clearly aimed at transport trucks, NOT RV’s.

Maybe the truck crowd was attracting the ladies who work the night shift?

That's not the reason. Perry PD won't go onto private property to evict a truck or an rv for that matter. Perry has no reg regarding private property parking. There is an RV park less than 1/2 mi from the store. And, two truck stops 2-5mi away.

They leave urine filled water bottles. But that's not the worst of it. My neighbor said he watched an rv offload into the storm drain. He call first the PD, but got bumped to the State. By the time the Troopers arrived they were gone. He did give them the plate numbers.

[gbopp]

JaxDad wrote:
It’s very clearly aimed at transport trucks, NOT RV’s.

Maybe the truck crowd was attracting the ladies who work the night shift?

[JaxDad]

yr2017 wrote:
The Perry, GA Wally World hired Buckheard Parking Enforcement to patrol and boot any semis parked in their lot.


Several class A's were parked alongside the semis, and don't know if anyone was booted.

http://hhjonline.com/perry-walmart-hires-parking-enforcement-p11158-90.htm

SidecarFlip wrote:
RV'ers do that to themselves with Wal Mart. If I owned a store like Wal Mart, I wouldn't want a 'gypsy caravan' of RV squatters occupying my lot either. One. they are pigs and two, it is private property.


People wore out the welcome all by themselves.

The very first line of the linked to story reads “The Perry WalMart has recently hired Buckhead Parking Enforcement of Union City, Georgia, to boot tractor-trailers who are trespassing on their parking lot.“


Where did you get the idea it was even being applied to, let alone a result of, RV’ers?

It’s this kind of ‘not quite read the original post then go off on a tirade that makes people NOT want to participate in these kinds of forums.

It’s very clearly aimed at transport trucks, NOT RV’s.

[Lynnmor]

SidecarFlip wrote:
RV'ers do that to themselves with Wal Mart. If I owned a store like Wal Mart, I wouldn't want a 'gypsy caravan' of RV squatters occupying my lot either. One. they are pigs and two, it is private property.

People wore out the welcome all by themselves.

Now that is a nice way to think about others. No room for anyone at your inn.

[pigman1]

cmcdar wrote:
We came home from snow birding 2 weeks ago and stayed overnight at a Walmart in Mansfield, Ohio.

They have signs up saying "No Semis". We asked and were told that RVs were OK and told us where to park.

As always, ASK before you park.

That's all it takes. A "Thank you for the information" regardless of the answer, doesn't hurt a thing either.

[cmcdar]

We came home from snow birding 2 weeks ago and stayed overnight at a Walmart in Mansfield, Ohio.

They have signs up saying "No Semis". We asked and were told that RVs were OK and told us where to park.

As always, ASK before you park.

[lj2654]

SidecarFlip wrote:
RV'ers do that to themselves with Wal Mart. If I owned a store like Wal Mart, I wouldn't want a 'gypsy caravan' of RV squatters occupying my lot either. One. they are pigs and two, it is private property.

People wore out the welcome all by themselves.

You probably wouldn't want any RV's over 10 years old in "your" Park either judging by your Walmart comments.

[DiskDoctr]

midnightsadie wrote:
time to get the torch out.

Yep 😉

I wonder which "you don't have the right to damage my property" claim will prevail- the boot company owner, or the truck driver?

IMHO, unless egregious behavior, a warning and ability to drive away would be required. It certainly IS REQUIRED for a tow in most states.

Even attempting to charge for trespass/defiant trespass is usually resolved by agreeing to leave vs imposing charges.

Say there is a sign that prohibits certain behavior. If you claim you didn't see it, even if police are there, and you agree to leave when confronted with your mistake, that's it. Not a good history of making overzealous charges stick (I didn't see it, how big is your sign, when is trespass now defiant trespass, etc).

I would think once a "for profit" angle is added by the towing company, a court would look even less favorably upon the situation.

Interesting situation. I believe the store and especially the towing company are operating at peril- ESPECIALLY if the vehicle operator is present at the time...in some states they could be charged with unlawful restraint (think 'repo laws' where the vehicle is even owned by a finance company who authorizes the action and still is limited to avoid a breach of the peace)

Keep us updated how this goes....

[SidecarFlip]

RV'ers do that to themselves with Wal Mart. If I owned a store like Wal Mart, I wouldn't want a 'gypsy caravan' of RV squatters occupying my lot either. One. they are pigs and two, it is private property.

People wore out the welcome all by themselves.

[midnightsadie]

time to get the torch out.

[gbopp]

I wonder when they will start to boot trucks making deliveries to the Walmart? I can see that happening.

[Dutch_12078]

Might be worth a call to the store manager to see if RV's are included in the Buckhead contract.

[Jim]

Yikes! That's a new one. Won't be visiting there for any reason.