What do you suggest doing when someone tries to start a fight with you in public?

[foxtrot5]

Nevermind. Got it.

[CCCSD]

Don't park in the Fire Lane and stop being a jerk.

There you go...

[foxtrot5]

Don't park in the Fire Lane and stop being a jerk.

There you go...

Well that's a given, but I was looking for more broad advice for general situations like this. I have little doubt this guy would have found something else to pick a fight over.

[CCCSD]

No. It was your actions and response.

[Iowa #1603]

Don't park in the Fire Lane and stop being a jerk.

There you go...

True story-------------

Well that's a given, but I was looking for more broad advice for general situations like this. I have little doubt this guy would have found something else to pick a fight over.

Broader advice:

When you have done something that ticks off another person (especially when YOU ARE IN THE WRONG) it is best to STFU and walk away without FURTHER aggravating the situation

You messed up by parking in the fire lane

You aggravated the situation by acting like a jerk when he called you on your bad decision to park in the fire lane.

If you are coming on this forum and wanting us to tell you that it was a good idea to park in the fire lane (just for a minute, and just a few feet away from where you were going) you are barking up the wrong tree. , If you are here to have us tell you that the guy who accosted you for breaking the law was a big bully that needed to be put in his place, you are barking up the wrong tree.

Grow up and follow the law and this wouldn't have been a problem

[PhilipCal]

Ya gotta just love these clowns who screw up, aggravate a situation, then come to this forum seeking some sort of validation. Look, Mr. OP, anyone can screw up. When you do,(and you did) when you get called on it, correct the situation and move on. But then some people really can't help being jerks.