DMV cracks down on disabled placard violators

Drivers were busted for misusing the placards.

[@TheFarmanimalfriend]

Go get 'em. I am disabled and need to be able to park close. Sometimes I can't and I don't get stuff I need. I usually leave early because sometimes I have park far away and I am slow to move.

[@packingten]

I live where this is not enforced,it makes me sick,they do it @Hospitals!..EVERYWHERE!.

[@bonnieramirez2860]

I can relate.

[@Mattea68]

Love the lady's excuse when she is asked about her placard? I can get them..oh please she is so busted for being lazy its not even funny

[@joseochoa7043]

That way she keep piling up her excuse. I don’t even have a printer, I can’t even check my email. Like you can just pick one up at the DMV lol

[@nexusjayis]

have y’all ever applied for one ? she gave very real issues that many disabled folks report for not havin one. i’m disabled, use the placard, and i cannot fathom why y’all are so vicious to these people when u clearly do not care abt the real challenges us disabled folkd face- y’all just love callin the pigs

[@nexusjayis]

@@joseochoa7043 riiiiight cause infamously those are quick trips. shes got like, 3 kids dog, she probably has to work, take care of em, take em to the doctors- took me such a long time to get mine cause of all the stuff i had to sort out before even beginning the process.

[@joseochoa7043]

@@nexusjayis I had every excuse she had but I still made time for mine. It’s not a excuse to park there. Period.

[@nexusjayis]

@@joseochoa7043 yeah and u represent every disabled person out there. she had all those kids and got that big ass fine, for what ? walmart has tons of disability parking, and ik my parents parked at disability spots when i was losing my vision but didn’t have the placard yet. it’s not that simple and i don’t take any joy in pigs handing out tickets when they disproportionately affect disabled people more violently

[@lelebaker3157]

Thanks,for doing this 🙏👍

[@arthurneddysmith]

People who use fake placards or other people's placards should be charged with fraud.

[@afergie76]

Up to a $1,000.00? It should be that much without question.

[@SherLizz]

Yup; ticket & tow them. Lesson only learnt if they feel it in their wallet...

[@kellygervais3440]

Yup.....

[@sheenestevez6710]

The State also needs to put each medical professional's license at risk if they give a medical statement granting someone access to a handicap parking placard who truly does not need one. Then maybe one out of ten drivers would not have one.

[@IronLungs01]

Sheen Estevez They won't do that because the doctors have money to get a lawyer and fight the charges.

[@joseochoa7043]

While I bet there’s a few bad apples out there. Nowadays most doctors won’t just hand them out. Here in NM, my placard has my DL photo on the back. I know a few others state also adopted this idea. I think it would help the abuse

[@nexusjayis]

yeah give em more reasons to criminalize the disabled. do y’all even hear urselves when u announce these stupid ass ideas out loud

[@RWong-wn3pv]

They give out far too FEW handicap violation tickets.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Nationwide

[@yomommasc]

its lazy enforcements officers who cant be bothered to wait around and see whos using the placard. its called doing your job

[@guilastocker8051]

No, lazy people acting poorly in public. Bad up bringing.

[@Pro1er]

I live in Detroit and the abuse here is probably some of the worst in the nation, but then we have crummy weather 9 months of the year. Living in SoCal there is absolutely no excuse other than laziness.

[@alanshadyvally]

I wish they would do it where I live!

[@jellyfish9152]

Since doctors are required to sign off at the form (for getting disability placard), the authorities should do the following :- 1) on the form, full details of doctor + clinic must be mentioned. 2) if the abuser has been caught, the doctor who signed off should be served a hefty fine ... Let's say USD 10K (USD 10,000) as well. 3) the abuser has to pay a hefty fine of USD 50K (USD 50,000) PLUS one year's jail sentence. 4) the disabled whose family, relative or friend abused the disability placard, will not receive any disability benefits for two years. Indicate the above in the form.

[@ziggzaggzip8241]

Do not attempt abusing a disabled placard in San Francisco. Parking Enforcement will issue two citations. One for the violation and the other for the posted Blue Zone. Each for $875. But, if the placard is reported lost/ stolen or altered the vehicle will be towed. Add another $450. Grand total of....WAIT FOR IT....$2,200.00. 😳

[@franchisefred4066]

You’ve been busted with experience 👏👏👏👏👏 you da real MVP

[@wisconkenn]

I wish I could tell on this two young ladies I believe they are sisters, that park in the handicap area in my apartment building. It makes me mad because they feel entitled to park there, when there are over 100 available spaces still available but they don't want to walk a little bit.

[@bobellis2026]

Turn them in!!!

[@AV-sl5wv]

That's probably the one thing I support...keep it going

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

I've had a handicapped placard for years. The application was signed by my heart surgeon. It's entirely legal and legitimate in every way. I hope that because my disability isn't plainly obvious (no limp,crutches,wheelchair,etc) I won't be accused of any kind of fraud. It hasn't happened yet...but it does cross my mind.

[@michaelvandorn604]

If you can walk around a store and shop in a store then YOU DONT NEED A HANDICAPPED PLACARD. 🤬

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

@@michaelvandorn604 Make sure you get back to us after *you've* had major life saving heart surgery!

[@michaelvandorn604]

@@jackfitzpatrick8173 I already have. If you are lucky enough to survive, they REPAIR THE DAMAGE, OPEN THE ARTERIES UP AND YOU ARE GOOD TO GO. I DID NOT EVEN GET A PLACARD, DID NOT NEED IT. ONE WEEK IN THE HOSPITAL.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

@@michaelvandorn604 Gee,I wish that my operations were as simple as just "cleaning out the arteries". And just FYI my application for a placard was signed by a senior surgeon at the world's most famous hospital. So maybe you should graduate from medical school before you go telling people that after *every* heart operation the patient is "good to go".

[@michaelvandorn604]

What’s your handicap? Your heart? Did your doctor repair it? And you are walking around, still alive for two years?? After heart surgery, your better! Stop the bullshit !

[@crystalknissvelazquez7800]

That woman whining about not even being able to check her email makes me want to vomit at how pathetic she is

[@yumiloomerstorytime.4830]

Parents teaching their kids to have no accountability and only excuses.

[@jewelsa3672]

Please tell me who to contact so they can do this where I live at they need to

[@The1707regina]

They have an app to report it called Parking Mobilty

[@Hello.people.575]

There are no good excuse to save you from the violation. You are guilty.

[@danconner504]

Wished that my city would raise the fines to that of San Francisco. Had one lady who called me every name in the book when I said something to her. After she got done yelling at me, I told her that she proved to me that she was disabled, by mental health.

[@shaynad41]

I've had people cuss me out when I've said something about them being in a handicap spot without a place card especially one designed to unload a wheelchair and that is with my handicap plates card showing and my manual wheelchair in the front seat of my car visible through the window and they've just taken the last spot for someone who needs it to unload a manual wheelchair.

[@marysaade4343]

Please listen more cities🙏🏻 I live in a parking structure and they were abused all the time

[@markorollo.]

Im in the uk, the main problem here isn't people misusing the disabled parking badges, its people who dont even have or need one still parking in disabled spots.

[@Lawomenshoops]

San Francisco has it's own handicap placard enforcement force. They will go around and any car with a placard, they will enter the number on the placard. If that number comes up as lost or stolen, that car gets ticketed and towed! Too many people with proper placards illegally get a second placard. More cities should do what SF is doing! Whether it's the DMV or a city's parking enforcement, they should do more than one placard crackdown a month!

[@armandrodriguez8501]

Absolutely no sympathy for these people.

[@MrSquareart]

WOW! I saw someone with two placer and they were not ever parked correctly in the space!

[@guillermolira2913]

Please go to Costco there are many like this woman

[@dianabinkowski3927]

I have a Permanent placard. I am 75 and suffer from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis as well as degenerative disc disease. Walking some days is very painful. I have literally driven back home and decided not to shop that day because there were no disabled spots left and I am sure some of those spots were illegal parkers.

[@MrCRAIGSHILL]

I rarely leave my house, but almost everyday i do i see people illegally parked in handicapped parking! Cops dont give a shit! This would be an easy way to make a lot of money for the state

[@ryderchef]

COME TO SANFORD, FLORIDA!! WE NEED THIS CONE HERE!!!

[@What4.]

They need to go to Modesto Junior College, all kinds of violators there

[@annbreen1910]

My husband has a parking permit, recently we couldn't get a parking spot in a supermarket car park. There was a car parked with no permit, I blocked the car, unfortunately I reversed & tipped the car. Eventually the driver came out & mayhem ensued. Her mother has a permit, but the permit was in the mother's bag. The manager & security wouldn't clamp the car, it's not their job. The police were called.

[@tomwilliam5118]

What's the maximum of $1,000 fine then they need to change the sign saying minimum 250 and up to $1,000 fine maybe people might think twice

[@steakman]

The 1000$ fine is misusing a placard. The 250 is parking there with no placard.

[@Hello.people.575]

People will say anything because they got caught. Solution is ticket and Tow

[@CDKV]

How gross was the lady saying sue doesn’t even have a printer. One excuse after another. Jesus Christ.

[@kramsdrawde8159]

In the mean time you have people committing felonious assault and no jail time, no bond just walk away, Ca. is a state of insanity.

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

In My City, Adelaide (South Australia) only the local council Traffic Officers can enforce Placard Use and that simply never happens thus Fines are never imposed. Tragic really.

[@stee4592]

Raise the fines .

[@rickuyeda4818]

My 24 Hour Fitness Gym has underground parking with only 4 Handicap Spaces. There use to be 6 but the 2 closes spaces to the elevator are now regular parking. The problem? There are 3 vehicles with Handicap Placards that take up 3 of the spaces all night. From the looks of it, they appear to be mobile homeless.

[@doctorpete1]

That's awesome! Now let's start going after people who text while driving!

[@MJ-fm4wy]

They need to do this a lot more for sure...

[@florjanbrudar692]

More than 1600 citations in 7 months in one US state?! Unbelievable!

[@Mattea68]

I have a handicap tag also but i try not to use it if i dont feel i need it because i know some one needs it worse than i do

[@craig4451]

The only problem with the fines is that some people don't care and the working mother who is being "stupid" (granted, not an excuse), get the same fine. Mr. Lexus pays it and goes on his way, Mrs Soccer Mom, pays it and can't feed her kids the next week. Again, no excuse to break law, but maybe community service with disabled people would be an alternative. I just watched one of these videos where 3 punks in an Escalade said "I'll just pay the fine" - didn't phase him. That is not Justice (in my opinion)

[@danc1197]

I once went to the Presidio Sutro baths site early in the morning when the lot was almost empty. I see a car with no placard parked right next to the stairs in a disabled spot. 2 minutes later, a nice big ticket. Im guessing at least $1000. Since parking fees and tickets are 10 times higher in San Francisco. I laughed inside because whoever parked there had hundreds of other spaces they could've parked in. Including the ones only 50 feet away from the stairs. How lazy could someone be?

[@jameshuntsman6046]

This is a little off the subject, but I was at the mall with my father, mother and wife. My wife and mother wanted to get something in the mall so we dropped them off at the front and went to the back to wait for their call to pick them up. While we waited we watched two teen age girls circling the parking lot in there car. Looking for a spot on a very busy day. Finally with no choice they parked by us, way in the back. They both got out and slowly headed toward the mall. As they got close, a car pulled out from one of the stalls up front. Both girls got super excited, one girl stayed and guarded the spot while the other ran all the way back to get her car and move it to the front spot. After parking their car they had a spring now in their step as they headed toward the mall. My wife and mother took what seemed to be an eternity. After an hour the two girls came back, each had a small bag and still a spring in the step as they happily got in there car that was parked up front now and left.

[@oldbatwit5102]

Name and shame.

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

Forget the fine, they should have the car towed and get a citation. The fines should be much higher. A mininum of $1,000. A second violation doubles and so on.

[@fkinmike3650]

Cops park in handicap spots with no repercussions.

[@Romulan112]

What I have noticed also is that I see people with placards given by their doctors. They are not really disabled yet have one legally. It sucks.

[@crae1972]

I can appreciate what they are doing my wife has a hang tag due to Mobility Issues from her neck and spine deteriorating. I just have a concern of being approached and questioned by an Officer for parking in a Handicap Spot with a current and visual hang tag technically you have yet to do anything illegal and this Officer is going to Detain you and verify your tag by checking your ID. The act alone is a violation to find out if you should have the hang tag sorry doesn't work that way

[@MacDaddyRico]

I remember the very first time I saw some inconsiderate imbecile park in a handicap spot... It was raining, and the guy pulls in, parks and runs into the store...About the same time, a car with a handicap plate cruises by but has to park in a regular spot some thirty or so yards away...I watched as the man struggled with a small, collapsible wheelchair, settled into it and rolled himself into the store through the poring down rain... Now, whenever I see an unauthorized vehicle in a handicap spot...well...all I can say is, "Uh, oh, better get Maaco!" I have keys and I'm not afraid to use them!

[@snoglydox]

. *A first-degree misdemeanor conviction for vandalism comes with a prison sentence of up to one year, a $1,000 fine, or both; when it results in more than $1,000 worth of property damage, you may be charge with a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison, a $5000 fine, and 5 years of probation.*

[@Chrstnrchrdsn]

Excuses Excuses Excuses....shamefull

[@mega-hb4re]

That's a hot blonde cougar reporter.

[@sanddabz5635]

She works in San Diego

[@xpdtaooki9037]

These people have no conscience! If they have, they won't park on disable parking lot. My husband is disable, he has difficulty in walking because of an accident and of course i used the BPL but only if my husband is w/me .I just can't do it when i'm alone, my conscience won't let me.And besides, i know how it felt when u can't use that space because some healthy and an unprivelege people used it for granted.

[@aaronramirez2610]

No one is abusing anything, everyone should be allowed to use this spaces especially if they are open, if they don't have a placard then have them pay $2.50 per day,that way everyone wins, and no useless tickets are given away And the cops could be using there time wisely and going after the real criminals.

[@1stltwife]

Sorry but will never work. How about you give me your non surgically put together spinal cord and lack of mobility? Do you think it's about " great parking or convenience?? We have no choice! This Handicapped ♿ placard is not some arbitrary privilege but a necessity for some of us. Walk or roll in my shoes. You're going to be glad you are not disabled!

[@aaronramirez2610]

@Gretchen Larsen Bish Of course It's about convenience and great parking and luxury. That's why my idea will work, this way everyone wins.

[@aaronramirez2610]

@Sarah E You couldn't be more wrong, the handicap spaces should be sold Luke a season pass,this way everyone would be able 2 get preferred parking, just like SeaWorld, Walt Disney.

[@aaronramirez2610]

@Sarah E Everybody needs these spaces, that's why everyone parks there,so to make it fare,then these spaces should be free to everyone this way no one needs to pay anything and everyone Is happy. But to get these spaces it should be first come first serve. This way everyone wins.

[@aaronramirez2610]

@Sarah E Everyone needs a parking spot close to any building, this way you are closer to go take care of business alot faster, and no one waste time looking for another spot far away.

[@billwarren8198]

The same people handing out tickets break the laws also

[@coolvibe20]

Everyone breaks the law now and then but that doesn't mean these low class people who illegally park in handicapped spots shouldn't get tickets. Sounds like someone hates cops.

[@danbrintnall3915]

I have severe lung problems can't walk 40 yards without feeling out of breath I don't look disabled so don't judge me the placard allows me to do my chores grocery shopping Dr. Visits if there is a spot next to handicap I'll take it so someone worse off can have it We are in this together

[@sheshenight6247]

They always got excuses smh

[@edwardclay5312]

Some people are just awful!!

[@sheshenight6247]

They always making excuses

[@michaelcarson4548]

Come to South Los Angeles. Pick any Walmart

[@Billtron220]

$200 for 1st offenders. A warning for people who might be using them when they are not transporting a disabled loved one.$1,000.00 for assholes who argue about it!

[@rosemarybeechey3935]

Possibly, higher fines might deter the culprits.

[@glennknauer2696]

Now if they could do that more often then seat belt and light bulb violations we might get the message to violators to give a s about this selfish act.

[@glennknauer2696]

@Bryon Stephens Cops pull people over all day on a strip in front of a casino, on my delivery route, and use the excuse that your tailLIGHT is out. They do this all day everyday. This is used to "fish" for other violations. Maybe use your time better then critize people and insult them.

[@voxac30withstrat]

$250 ticket?? That's all? Make it $2500.00. Get serious or don't bother. Same with people who text and drive. Hammer them. AND tow their cars. Make them pay for the costs of towing and reclaiming their car.

[@thetruthhurts4542]

The only way people will stop doing this is to fine them the maximum.

[@theresabollman8061]

Heartbreaking when you see what some poor people have to go through to just get an errand done or a doctors visit. How can people be so cruel??? They should tow them immediately too. if they stay there all day the may make SEVERAL people's lives miserable or impossible.

[@unclequack5445]

The VA issues my placard and it has my photo on it the fact that you can buy them online is ludicrous.

[@vi_EviL_iv]

About damn time but we need more. Eh just put a camera on every corner and mid corner. Itll help deter crime, your in public so you can be recorded and photograph.

[@bonnieramirez2860]

Great job. Unlike some states where the Cops are too wimpy to confront or ticket the offenders.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

A handicap spot is for the handicapped person to go in and conduct their business or shop. If a healthy person goes into the store and the disabled person stays in the car that is a blatant disregard and misuse of the handicapped rule.

[@CameronJP]

Should charge them for that as well. Both the driver and disabled person.

[@chrishessey9733]

If you're not in a wheelchair you're not crippled.

[@chrishessey9733]

@E Boston I have a bad back and I can't even walk sometimes. And I will never park in a handy caped spot. There are people that need that spot more than I do. I know people who parked there because Thay stubbed their toe and can walk that extra 10 feet. I have even sat in a Parken lot and just watched people park there and get out and run across the street like there was nothing wrong with them. I asked them why you parked there? I see you run across the parking lot. She said her arm was sore from playing at the beach with her kids.

[@Tat2Dragons]

@@chrishessey9733Well unless you’re permitted to do so, you shouldn’t park in a handicapped space.

[@karenstafford724]

The signs should have photos on them.

[@rubymondesir9677]

They need to do that in New York

[@mannymarquez4891]

They should go to the colleges

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

What and how do they issue tickets to illegals who don't have a license?

[@NullaNulla]

If you parked there without a license then police a called for driving without a license and to ID you so they know who to fine.

[@sinhazinha469]

They should enforce it in Miami …

[@jamesr2888]

Easy money for city, county & state agencies.

[@singlefather01]

Always see it at Costco. COSTCO. They don’t care....

[@KopyKat81]

'I can't get online to check my email.' Right... >.>

[@dougking4377]

Got told "I'm handicapped because I'm black" as I walk to store with a prosthetic leg when no spaces available.

[@scottcates]

We need this in Seattle x100

[@captjinxmarine9832]

Through the abusers in jail

[@pamgreen4249]

First time a ticket next time a mark on there license across the board. NO MORE EXCUSES.

[@maxheadroom8097]

I call bullshit on the first women

[@niblue1643]

What about the cops who park illegally?

[@limeyfynn]

And what about the disability carts in the store, I've seen people park a regular space and jump on those. Its just a greedy world.

[@limeyfynn]

Yes, and thats fair.

[@TheRetirednavy92]

Fine should be $2500.

[@jodytucker75]

I have one and I even have a license plate and I still get stop and ask because I don't look disabled specially when I wear pants

[@arthursmith643]

Make it a $ 2000.00 fine

[@jfm14]

I'm all for making sure reserved parking spots are available only to those with disabilities, but it concerns me that cops and random passersby target those who don't "look disabled". The fact is, most disabilities are invisible and they affect young and old alike. Please don't assume someone isn't actually disabled or isn't "disabled enough" based on appearance and then take it upon yourself to harrass them.

[@Tat2Dragons]

Stephen Sullivan No, that clearly wasn’t what they were saying. Try paying attention.

[@jfm14]

@Dee Cee That's incorrect. Most disabilities are invisible. And having a placard and papers, even out for everyone to see, doesn't stop the harrassment.

[@jfm14]

@@Tat2Dragons Thank you. Not sure how Stephen got that from my comment, lol.

[@Tat2Dragons]

JFM You’re welcome.

[@jfm14]

Dee Cee Not sure how any of that negates what I said. The likely reasons you only seem to know people whose disabilities are visible are 1) generally nobody has to tell anyone about their visible disability as it's obvious to most sighted people and 2) generally you _don't_ know about someone's invisible disability unless they tell you. In other words, you almost certainly know multiple people with invisible disabilties and just don't realize it. I am sorry to hear about that tag scam near you. I know this type of fraud does happen, and it's shameful. It just concerns me that publicizing the issue in irresponsible ways is leading to further harrassment of genuinely disabled people.

[@judispackman3616]

WONDERFUL HURRAH!

[@howardpower]

Well good!

[@ericdennett1384]

100,000 dollar fine they won't do it ever again

[@realazduffman]

What's funnier, the parade float at :37 whining about the ticket or the woman in the fancy pickup claiming she can't get online?

[@Tat2Dragons]

Stephen Sullivan They didn’t say it was an excuse.

[@franchisefred4066]

Feels great to get a good parking spot at Disneyland when you’re not disabled and just too lazy 😎

[@Lorasena]

People are so horrible

[@josephwatson2711]

It happens all the time they be fined $1200 the first offense bet they will think twice the next time

[@dxb8086]

First world problems! The USA has 200 million cars and 2 billion parking slots. Two BILLION! Europe has 330 million cars and 300 million parking slots. Stop whining. You can park anywhere you want!

[@kimberlyalfred8599]

NO, THEY ARE NOT !!!

[@limeyfynn]

Start towing....