Re: Officials Crack Down On Illegal Handicapped Tags

September 20, 2007

All I can say is, it's about time.

We have these 'red-light' cameras going up everywhere, ostensively to 'save

lives', though when you press officials for written documentation, it all boils

down to money. Lots of money. So, I've always thought they should rip out those

red-light cameras, and put them to monitor handicap spaces. And make lots of

money. And, perform a more noble deed.

A lot of this would have already been remedied, if the ADA had enforcement

provisions.

September 20, 2007

Auggie,

I hear you.

Here in California I think I just saw that abuse of a placard is a

$5,000 fine!

~ Gretchen

September 21, 2007

I am not sure how the authorities can keep up with all this. If you can walk,

you don't need it?

Shame on me:

I got a little aggravated one day, when a lady I sort of knew by sight, pulled

into the parking space and went into the store. She came back about the same

time I did, and I just could not " SEE " anything that qualified her for a card.

Less than months later she passed away. Her condition was hidden. I just had

not heard she had been ill. She had needed a heart transplant. Apparently she

qualified for the card because of this-----and the fact that she had difficulty

breathing for any distance at all.

I cannot get a card yet, but I could use one. Any exertion and I have to stop

to breath. I surely don't know the answer for you that are more challenged than

I in the walking department.

L

Recommended Posts