Handicapped Parking Tags

[MossRoad]

Not here at least. I think you致e got that reversed.

No, I've been there and that explains that.

 

[goeduck]

Who actually stops at any stop sign when thereç—´ no other cars present?

I always do. An exception might be at 4 AM when no one is on the road and if I was going fishing and the bite was already on

Oh wait, I do not need to do that.

 

[arpt209]

I've liked this thread. Kind of a reflection of my opinions for both sides of the issue. Many years ago in a universe far, far away as a police officer I was ticketing a car in a no parking zone. Owner of the car came up to me as I wrote and explained that he had parked there only because he is handicapped. Of course not wanting to be unreasonable I asked if he had a hang tag or a new plate to be installed. He answered that he had a medical card, which he pulled from his wallet. It appeared to be legitimate with a doctor signature & everything. His impairment? "LEGALLY BLIND". He got to wait for his cab as I wrote his ticket for a re-evaluation of his driver's license and for the wrecker to come and hook and drag his car. I hand-delivered his license to the state patrol for suspension. I sure hope he was satisfied when I let him slide on the parking ticket.

 

[4570Man]

No, I've been there and that explains that.

Explains what?

 

[prichard]

Same here in GA and the doctor's signature has to be notarized... the forms are available from the DMV site...

There is also an option for someone that uses their own vehicle to transport an individual that is handicapped...

Yep. My mother in law got one for my wife's car when she drove het around.

According to my mil's doctor there's a large black market for the mirror hangers. People have even had windows broken to steal the tags. So apparently some people will pay good money to be lazy and rude.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

"have to be in the vehicle to be legal"??? So they can't park and go into a store?

You are reading between the lines too much.

Ron

 

[prichard]

I’ve heard that if there’s no sign and only a symbol painted on the pavement it can’t be enforced as handicap. True or not?

Years ago that was true in Florida. I don't know if it still is. It would make sense in places that get snow since the pavement markings could be hidden.

 

[coobie]

Off topic but I love the privileged idiots that park in front of the gas pump and run in to get a coffee and pump no gas.

 

[Deere Dude]

Where do people use "carried" to mean driven? Just wondering. I had never heard it used that way until I met my MIL from Mississippi.

The truck carried both of you. You drove the truck.

Moved from WI to TN and while camping with some friends we decided to go to a church service. Us not knowing the area my older friend said he would carry us. Not drive us or take us, but carry us. Still can't get past that lingo.

 

[Deere Dude]

Not judging but seems strange to see a handicapped tag on a motorcycle. Not often but interesting.