I'm looking for exceptions that would allow anyone to use a handicapped spot. Can you use a handicapped spot for loading and unloading? Would loading/unloading be legal only if hazard lights are turned on? I once heard that if the parking lot is full, you can use a handicapped spot. Is any of that true???
2007-04-09 01:30:51 · 9 answers · asked by stiffmenot 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, it is not true. Those spots are for someone who really needs them. If there is someone in a wheelchair or other disability that makes it painful for them to walk long distances, then if you are in that spot, you are inconveniencing them of what the law provides for them. I get very irritated when people who do not have handicapped stickers or plates use these spaces, but that may be because I am handicapped and need these spaces. The handicapped spots are for those that have the proper identification to park there and need them. Not for you to quickly do your task!
2007-04-09 01:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by kiratess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I answered this quesiton in the other spot that you posted it and i will answer here as well. It is unlawful to park in a handicapped spot if you are not handicapped.You may load or unload a person who is then move to another spot. If you park in the handicapped parking spot because the lot is full, you will and should receive a parking ticket and a fine.
The spots are for those who have been physically disabled.
2007-04-09 01:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by melisa 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There are not any exceptions to the handicapped parking regulations. that's unlawful to park in a handicapped zone. the in simple terms exception is loading or unloading a handicapped or disabled individual. Whomever informed you that parking in a handicapped spot even as the lot replaced into finished, would not know the regulation. there's a value ticket in that persons destiny.
2016-11-27 21:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Above posters are correct, not even legal if the business is not even open and there is no one else in the entire lot, the driver never exits the car, the car is never turned off or even completely actually in the parking space; if the vehicle is even partially blocked a faded handicapped parking spot, a citiation can be issued even without you being aware of it at the time...if you drive off they officer can write a ticket and it will be sent to the address listed on your driver's license (not your registration). Fines typically are $50 and if you fight in Court and lose, it is usually between $200-$250 more on top of that, depending on where you live.
2007-04-09 01:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In NJ the answer is no, not even to load and unload a handicapped person.
2007-04-09 01:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - handicapped means simply that - handicapped only.
If you are able bodied then you have no business do anything in a designated handicapped spot. If the lot is full you are SOL and need to find another lot.
2007-04-09 01:36:51 · answer #6 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, but it isn't enforceable if there is not a posted sign. If the handicap marker is just painted on the parking space it can't be enforce, someone may not see it.
But you should never park in handicap spaces. Just walk and park far away. It keeps your car from getting dinged up and you get a little exercise.
2007-04-09 01:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by DH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No handicapped placard, means a big ticket. Period.
2007-04-09 01:57:00 · answer #8 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-04-09 01:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋