Why do disabled people get free parking?

Question

Seriously, no offence to anyone i just agree we should all be treated fairly and thats not fair at all!!

Answer 1

People seem to be mis-reading the question. It says "Why do disabled people get FREE parking", not "Why do disabled people park closer than everyone else". Give the girl a break. I agree. It should free for all, or we should ALL pay. Sure, give them parking spaces closer to the shops to help 'em out, but that's as far as it should go. What really annoys me is family members that use the disabled badge when the disabled person isn't in the car - such an abuse. And people that clearly AREN'T disabled taking the spaces because they can't be bothered to walk a few more feet to get a standard space. I also agree with the comment about the parent/child spaces. Why should they have spaces closer to the shops? Why not have free spaces for able-bodied people with no kids? It would create an unroar. Positive discrimination I believe it's called.

Answer 2

Sorry but disabled parking is not always free, sometimes we do have to pay to park just like the able bodied people do too, most disabled people have a disability that doesn't allow them to walk very far, there are lots and lots of types of disability, even people with cancer are given blue badges thus enabling them to park closer to supermarkets etc, their illness has become so debilitating they can't walk far without been in pain or been breathless, so I would say without doubt disabled parking is a very fair system, the able bodied amongst our society should take this into consideration next time they park in a space for someone who IS disabled, I would say you are, been able bodied been treated very fairly, you can walk without pain or discomfort.

oh and sorry but we do not get free cars, we use our benefit to pay for the use of our cars which may I add also includes the tax and insurance too, we get nothing free, we pay for our prescription's, glasses and dentistry work too, all out of a very low income, try living on a very low income yourself through no fault of your own and see how you would cope too.

Answer 3

Well, let's analyze this.

They get a handicapped tag for their vehicle because any excessive time on their feet causes them undue pain and discomfort, or they have trouble walking or being on their feet. So you want someone that has a problem being on their feet for any length of time to have to take time to find some change, put it into a meter, and then turn the crank? And then they have to walk out every so often to "plug" the meter? Then why get the tag, if they can do all of that standing and walking.

I work with people with physical and developmental disabilities. It takes some of them a good ten to fifteen minutes to walk from the closest handicap parking spot and get to the entrance of the store. Now, if they had to take the time to get a meter filled, they would get to the door of the store, and then have to turn around and head back to plug the meter.

It's to assist them with their disabilities. Yes - there are some that have the tags that really are borderline needing them. But most of the people that have those tags have pain, and need to have them to do their errands. They are not trying to take advantage of the system. They just want a fair shake.

Besides, they pay to register their car's plate, and then have to pay additional to get that tag. So they pay more than you to be "legal". I think it is a give and take.

Answer 4

Its extremely fair, as it can take some disabled people a very long time to get in and out of their vehicle,using up most of the hour time limit and its only free for 4 hours, that approx the time it takes to go to and from places not like able bodied people

Answer 5

Get a grip - being disabled limits people's ability in life. If you want to be treated fairly, then make the disabled pay for parking and you lose the power of your limbs.

Answer 6

Always a contentious issue. Disabled people do not want to be stigmatized, except when it suits then. I feel very sorry for many disabled people, (not all), the not all, are those that brought it on themselves. for instance: when they were able, they terrorised others with stupid driving for instance, they eventually come unstuck and expect the whole world to feel sorry for them because of their sustained injuries. There are many other instances that I could give. Others I know, place a bluebadge in the windscreen and then walk up and down all day playing bowls and that makes genuine disabled people mad aswell.

Answer 7

Yes, i also I agree that everyone should be treated fairly. Disabled or not. I'm sure it won't take them that long, to wheel up their wheel chair into wal-mart. Seriously. Thats just not right. I my as well, go disable myself, to get a wheel chair, so i can park closer to my stores.

Answer 8

I cant believe someone actually asked this question. Firstly disabled people are so disadvantaged in life. They dont get to enjoy life as we do or just to enjoy the simple things we do. Everything they do down to using the toilet can sometimes be a mission I know this as i work for social servies for the elder and disabled. So what if the get to park closer to the stores and for free. They recieve this as they cant get up and go to work like the rest of us. Its to help aid their lifes to make it a little more easier as they are in a disadvantages life. PLEASE TELL ME SOMEONE AGREES WITH THIS

Answer 9

I agree its not fair, if theyre so disabled they cant walk a bit, then are they really safe to drive???
Also why do they get brand new people carriers at the taxpayers expense? Whats wrong with a runaround?

Answer 10

What does 'niggle' me slightly is these people want to be treated as equal but then demmand their rights. Like the author of the question I mean no offence but they can and do twist and turn things round when it suits them. Of course I am aware of their difficulties whatever they may be but, their attitude can be aggressive at times.