2007-07-29 14:32:17 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
I am with chiliswoman. Or are you asking here because you do and want to snub your nose at the law?
There are people who do this regularly - here in Australia as well. Unfotunately, it is hard to police that because if the permit is displayed with the car - it is legal.
There are times of course, I would love to give them a disability they deserve so they can truly park there with a clean conscience.
2007-07-29 16:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a personal pet peeve of mine. I do have a handicap tag and am handicapped and often have a hard time finding a spot to park in and do wonder how many of the people parked in the spots really are handicapped. I have a lot of trouble walking and do have to use a wheelchair at times and wonder how many of these people using these spots that people like me who really need these spots really think before they hog the spots. It really is something that I wish could be cracked down on, but don't know what can be done about. I know my husband would never use the tag when I'm not in the car, he feels it is not justified. People out there please understand we need these spots, it's not a joke.
2007-07-31 17:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe how many people say they can look and see if someone is "able-bodied" or not. My husband has one of these, because he is missing some of his vertebrae. Most of the time, you can't tell that he has any problem at all, but he is in chronic pain, but refuses to let it get him down. He has had people give him funny looks when he is using the parking plaque, and I am sure they are thinking he is fine, but I would way rather he use the plaque, park close and not risk making his pain worse. Especially now that he is older and the cartilidge is beginning to dissolve. The longer he can walk and participate in his usual activities, the happier he will be, and the happier everyone who knows him will be. The day he has to start using a walker or wheelchair, he won't have nearly as much freedom. So quit judging people from the way they look.
2007-08-02 09:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Payne12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am attempting to obtain a tag for my son who is 5 with moderate autism. Not a physical disability but dangerous non the less for him in a parking lot when he runs away unaware of his surroundings or the multiple jerks in the lot not looking while backing out. I have had people insinuate that I am getting this for my own benefit which is the farthest from the truth... I have however witnesses able bodied people who are driving a vehicle who appear to be capable of mind and body to park in a regular spot use a handicapped spot.
2007-08-02 08:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one but I am handicapped and if I see someone parking in a handicapped space with (if I know they're not handicapped) or without a tag I'll turn in there license plate number in a heartbeat. I don't always use my tag, If there is a parking space reasonably close I'll park there. No one in my family has even considered using mine, but they sure are happy when I'm with them.
2007-07-31 15:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by Dorothy C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just to let you know, the handicap plaque is registered with an individual, not a vehcicle, so te disabled can use it for cabs and or cars driven by friends of family.
In order to even have the plaque, you'd have to steal it from someone who's disabled.
If you're talking about people with a handicap plaque you've seen, you look able body, please remember they are a variety of diabilities that would make it difficult for a person to walk long distances, both physical and mental.
2007-07-30 00:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by lilykdesign 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Judging by the way people walk when they exit their cars at the supermarket, etc, I'd say a lot do. I just recently became disabled so I've noticed this as well as the small number of handicapped spaces available.
2007-07-31 11:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For any who do, I can only say "SHAME ON YOU".... and I do hope that you're caught very soon. Anyone who's so sorry that they are willing to stoop to that level and take one of the few spots reserved for those who actually need it, then you don't deserve the priviledge of being a licensed driver. I don't hesitate to confront those in the parking lot whom I actually observe doing this.... and I've called the law many times and they've come out and issued citations to the driver of the vehicles. And I'll continue to do so..... wish more folks would take the time to do something about it. I'm not disabled, but my son is.... and I'll continue to stand up for not only his rights, but those of others who need it.
2007-08-01 06:51:19 · answer #8 · answered by baguzman_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate it when people who are not disabled park in the parking spots that are reserved for the handicapped!
I have confronted people before who do this. They are lazy, inconsiderate idiots who deserve to pay the $125. fine that is imposed on people who are stupid enough to do this.
If I could have the job of ticketing people who park illegally in handicapped parking spaces, I would do it all day and love it! If they bark back at me about it, I'll just taser them up the butt.
2007-07-30 07:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have two small children who are mentally disabled. The second is also physically disabled. I have been turned down several times for a Handicap Tag.
You tell me if that's right.
2007-07-31 17:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by lanalang 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋