i live in new jersey and one of the things that annoys me the most is when people park in handicap spots. is there anything a citizen can do about it? i know some states have programs in which citizens can issue tickets. is there something similar in nj?
2007-04-13 08:30:39 · 17 answers · asked by tvlandman88 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Are you SURE they are able-bodied? Of course some people abuse these spots, but you can't always tell what someone needs it for. My dad had a heart/lung problem, as soon as he had to walk more than a few steps he'd get seriously out of breath. When parked within that very limited range he looked fine though... Even visiting friends sometimes would tell him how good he looked, well yes he did, as long as he was just sitting down talking to people, but just getting the mail was a big effort... not all disabled folks use canes or wheelchairs.
Btw, my dad would use a regular parking space if there was one close enough, since he didn't need the extra-wide space, only needed to be nearby. But if there wasn't any free spots within his range he'd use the handicapped space, and rightly so.
2007-04-14 16:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I dont think there is. Granted, there are hidden disabilities but I totally agree that people do take advantage of the handicap spots. Most people that do that are just plain lazy. I am in a wheelchair temporarily and cant get a handicap spot (yes, I have the tag for it) because some joker who doesnt have a tag is using it. I inform the store and do they do anything? No! They dont enforce it. The only thing we can really do about it is to write to our representatives about tougher laws. The handicapped are not looking for a hand out but a hand up. Those able bodied people have absolutely no clue what its like to not have use of their limbs. They just want the most convienient spot. Those spots were put there so that those of us who are truly disabled dont have to fight w/ cars parked so we cant get to our assists. We dont care if its by the door or not. We just dont want to have to be treated like sardines when we have to get into a wheelchair or walker.
Thanks for letting me vent.
2007-04-13 08:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by Lucky Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relatively bothers me, too. each and every so often i'll make a remark (slightly louder than I oftentimes talk) to whomever i'm with and need they pay attention me. i don't be attentive to that i might ever have the braveness to assert some thing ideal to somebody's face. I artwork at a scientific institution and a week or 2 in the past, I observed a physician whip ideal right into a handicapped area (our handicapped areas are already particularly a distance from the door) however the well being care expert replaced into too lazy to locate a typical spot. i replaced into pissed. the unhappy ingredient is that folk ask your self why they land up fat - they're too damn lazy to locate a parking spot and do slightly walking! as a replace, they use those up close and make the human beings who relatively need them go through. that's a tragic international.
2016-10-22 02:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Believe it or not, some people are embarrassed to have the tag or the sticker or the thing on their rearview mirror, but they do have the official paperwork on them at all times. Since you don't know if that's the case every time, just leave it alone. Also, many people have the official medical handicapped status and don't appear handicapped at all. They may be able to walk around just fine most of the time but have heart problems or other conditions that just make them weak sometimes and unable to walk too far, or make them pass out unexpectedly.
2007-04-13 08:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For one - I am handicapable - I use a cane when I am driving and have a handicap hanger off of my front mirror inside my vehicle. It is frustraiting - I look for the handicap plate, sticker or hanger - You can not judge just because someone doesn't use a cane or a chair or whatever - there are many handicaps that someone else would not see. I have been ridicueled in stores for using one of their 'chairs' with my cane in sight! This is frustrating - I've even been challenged for the handicap parking spaces I've taken (which my hanger on my mirror) and have had to call the Police myself. Oh well.
God Bless.
2007-04-13 08:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be careful. You might get embarrassed. I had a friend recently who questioned an individual about using a handicap parking space, turns out they had a prosthetic leg.
2007-04-13 08:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know that the person is able-bodied and not handicapped? There are illnesses that can handicap a person and not be easily visible to you or me. Unless you are absolutely positive, stay out of it.
2007-04-13 08:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and cause a scene. However if you are wrong, you will probably need an attorney. Don't forget the "Americans with Disabilities Act" is still in effect.
2007-04-13 08:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you know they are able bodied?
After 44 years in health care I know its impossible to tell by looking
2015-12-22 07:55:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Park behind them and call the police. If they damage your vehicle trying to escape than there in even more trouble!
2007-04-13 08:35:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋