Handicap Parking Fraud

[@davebb36]

My dad is 86. He walks slow but refuses to park in a handicap spot. Why are these people not ashamed. I pride myself on being healthy.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

They're not ashamed because they have either no conscience or empathy. That is why an automatic fine of $2000 should be laid every time. As well, so many demerit points on your licence.

[@ethohalfslab]

I'm so glad they prefaced this video telling people about invisible disabilites. That is respectful journalism.

[@grep4044]

Some days i can walk. Other days i can only crawl. Wanna trade?

[@stevepseudonym445]

Somebody should tell the obnoxious bitch who's going around reporting every parked car she finds that even if she does see the driver and can't spot an obvious handicap it doesn't me they're not entitled to use the permit.

[@keithhutchins8803]

@@grep4044 I can’t ever walk again I’ll trade you in a second

[@keithhutchins8803]

@@stevepseudonym445 Sounds like you use an illegal placard in this truck a nerve

[@grep4044]

@@keithhutchins8803 if i could swap you for awhile, i would.

[@davidwood2081]

Thank you that is despicable act of laziness and greed

[@eugeneherrelljr226]

I'm glad to see someone taken a stand for us disable people.

[@patricksargent9659]

Thank you! I'm disabled and it is nice to know someone out there has are backs. Keep up the good work. And again thank you!

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

I caught a woman using a placard belonging to her mother. I asked where her mother was she said new Jersey. Being as we were in California I wrote her a parking ticket for $480.00. She started insulting me so I wrote her another ticket for misuse costing a court date and another $600 plus dollars.

[@MrBulwer]

GOOD!!

[@heru-deshet359]

Sweet!

[@vima8680]

Good for you. I think suspending the lic. for a time might help also!!

[@miriambucholtz9315]

Good for you! I hope that's not the only Karma she gets, too.

[@cesarricaurte7956]

YES YES and YES

[@irenemoreaux4446]

Best thing I've seen in a long time. I used to have to ride around in the parking lot looking for a close space so I could take my mother in for her doctor's appointments in her wheelchair. I wish there was a $1,000 fine for this abuse.

[@artdeco64]

Tow their vehicles. They park there illegally, vehicle is then towed, plus everything else that come with parking illegally.

[@cainpoe]

art deco have to get a ticket first

[@stevebrock5361]

That's the best idea,not fine them tons of $$$. A tow will make you think twice.

[@crucisnh]

SgtPiggie A $200-300 fine is chump change to some people. And such people would only see that fine as the cost of doing business in their eyes.

[@crucisnh]

Steve Brock... No, it needs to be both the two and the fine. And maybe also an arrest and a little jail time, particularly if they're using the placard fraudulently. The pain needs to be real.

[@mojacks9952]

@@crucisnh It's $500 where I live but these idiots still park in handicaps spots. I agree tow their cars!

[@rboudville]

The FINE in Perth, Western Australia is AUD $2000.00 (Two Thousand Australian Dollars).

[@Astinsan]

Richard Boudville it’s that high in most states. California used to be 50$.

[@jahbay]

So that's like what 20 bucks American?

[@jamest1148]

I'm guessing that paying a huge fine is a lesson learned on why not to repeat the offense.

[@leglessinoz]

No it isn't. $2000 Is the maximum penalty that you might pay if you fight the ticket in court and lose.

[@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl]

@@jahbay $1500

[@carrolclark6270]

As a handicap there's nothing more frustrating not to have a spot when there's no placker and there's no plate I have a license plate showing I am handicapped I also have a packer so if I'm riding with somebody else they can park in a spot for my convenience people just don't understand the struggle of someone who is handicapped

[@bunnyhutch3012]

I HATE the excuse " I'm just going in for a few minutes". If the disabled person is not in the car DON'T BE AN ASS, park somewhere else.

[@sdcofer52]

Bunny Hutch how about the simpleton that says “we’ll, no one was using the space”?

[@monoped8437]

i was standing in the rain writing a ticket to a UPS driver parked in a blue spot when he said, "but it's raining!" yeah, i know, i'm in it writing you a ticket!

[@TheFarmanimalfriend]

I am disabled and I need to park close. People lay that line on me all the the time. The last time someone did she was with her (husband?) he was driving. I was really exhausted, had been driving around trying to find anyplace to park and this woman starts lay this line of crap on me. She finished, the guy smiled, I looked at her and said, "hey lady, fuck you!" That was not a response they expected. Especially not from someone, whose disability, they were used to taking advantage of.

[@PaliAha]

No CHEATER admits to being so, but the # of HANDiCAP CHEATERS is shameful.

[@harleyj4387]

I hold a handicap placard and it’s not something I like to use but I’m not able to walk very far so I don’t have a lot of choices. If I could walk through a parking lot I’d much rather do so. I don’t have it because I’m too lazy to walk through a parking lot and I don’t feel entitled by having it. It is just a necessity unfortunately for me to use it. Im only 48 years old and I’ve had it for about 5 years and only within the last 3 years have I started using it almost everywhere I go unless I can find a close regular spot and then I leave the handicap spot available for others. I think it all comes down to respecting people with disabilities and catching the lazy people and those who are using them illegally. You can’t inherit a placard, you can’t gift it to your loved ones. If the handicap person isn’t in the vehicle then it should never be used. It’s really rather simple.

[@miriambucholtz9315]

I have one, too, for severe spinal arthritis. If the weather is good I try to park in a regular spot and walk. Exercise is good for me as long as I don't overdo it. However, if there's ice or snow around, all bets are off. Never mind the physical pain; it's too damned embarrassing to slip and land on my butt in front of everybody.

[@gravelydon7072]

I went a long time without even asking for one even though I could meet the requirements. Then 4 years ago my problem got out of hand for over a week. That changed my mind. At age 53 I was declared disabled by the State and Federal Gov'ts which was over 11 years ago. Two years ago, it flared up and ended up putting me in the hospital for 5 days. Just finished up with a month of physical therapy and still limping a little when going into a store but a lot more coming out. But often if I see someone else who needs the place more than I do, I won't hang mine on the mirror and just look for a close place to park. I do worry that one day, the nerves will fire at the wrong time putting me on the ground in the store. Going in for groceries, I always look for a cart to use for walking. Degenerative Disc Disease shows no outward signs ( except if you have scars from the surgery ), Osteoarthritis shows little on the outside, nor does spinal stenosis.

[@fancypants1855]

Same here. When Im having a rough ms day I need those spots.

[@stephaniehall2552]

I was called stupid because I waited for the handicap space closer to the door . I passed a space 4 cars away from door . My body hurt so bad the less steps the better.I told this to the jerk

[@stephaniehall2552]

@@gravelydon7072 I know the struggle I have both arthritises and a lot more if I can I will let a space go for that person whose worst off

[@TheMimichacha]

FINALLY....SOMETHING DONE RIGHT IN CALIFORNIA!!! EVERY state should do this!!

[@ThomasWLalor]

California NEEDS the income. That's why the enforcement

[@margaretdevries8090]

About time they enforced it !!

[@rraque60]

I wish that the police would do this in Kentucky. I have to use a handicap permit when ever I go to the Dr's or grocery. I have been handicapped for over 40 years, I lost part of my leg in the service. I can't walk very far with my cane so I try to find a parking place close to the door. I drive around in circles waiting for a handicap parking place to become available. Almost every time I see the driver of one of the cars taking up the parking space the seem very mobile and able to use regular parking. If the Police wold enforce the parking permit going to my Dr's appointment wouldn't be so hard to do.

[@franceleeparis37]

rraque60 ... all due respect .. but if you are so disabled, you can park anywhere so you don’t have to drive around.. just park as close to the entrance as you can and no one can challenge you.. is that not the case ?

[@rraque60]

sorry it doesn't work that way here in Kentucky. Handicapped parking permits only allow parking in handicap parking places if it is available and not taken by someone that DOES NOT have a permit. The problem here is that the police can't be bothered to enforce the parking laws.

[@rraque60]

You are not from Kentucky I assume. The problem here is that most of the time someone has already taken the close parking spaces and most of the time they do not have a parking plates or permits. I have been going to the grocery late at night when the store isn't that busy... when I go to the Dr's I still have to spend a lot of time looking for a handicap parking spot that is empty.

[@gravelydon7072]

@@rraque60 If in a parking lot, it can be enforced by the owner(s) of the stores. No tickets but getting a vehicle out of the pound will cost them more.

[@kimberlyjocatone]

In some cities like Philadelphia handicap parking permit Grant's you free parking.

[@95bochamp]

Some woman said that she inherited the placard from her deceased mother?That's the best excuse I have ever heard related to handicapped parking. Brilliant....

[@krisbarnes9083]

John Johansen an excuse, and a lame one at that.

[@misheleclipper5545]

SgtPiggie When the relatives pass away it's important to return it so it's not abused and truly disabled people can have a safe place. I have only had a placard with me when driving someone around that is disabled and even then I felt uncomfortable. As long as you are legally using it that is fine. Those tickets aren't to take chances with.

[@vima8680]

But you can understand why that was meaningful to her, RIGHT?!!!!

[@miriambucholtz9315]

It would serve her right if she also ended up inheriting her mother's disability.

[@ebonyeyed08ti]

That lady deserves an award for that comeback, I hate handicapped parking violators but that was cute.

[@fjb4750]

I love it when I park in a handicap spot, put my plaque on my mirror and have someone looking at me like I don’t need one. See I look perfectly normal but what they don’t know is I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet which basically is severe nerve damage. They hurt 24/7! It never goes away. I’m Always in pain. But yet they think there’s nothing wrong with me. I’m 49 I’m not severely over weight, no oxygen usually no cast on either leg so I get dirty looks all the time. I should get myself a T Shirt that says YES I DO NEED A HANDICAPPED SPOT. SO STOP GIVING ME DIRTY LOOKS!!! My wife is 52 and she has one also. She has RA Rheumatoid Arthritis really bad, so again she looks fine you’d never know how much she hurts again 24/7. Some days are better than others but when it flares up she’s miserable and tries not to go out. People really shouldn’t judge others because they don’t know what others go through every day. BUT!!! These people using them because they’re just lazy is really sad. It’s just not right. When people like my wife and I need a spot that’s close we try to wait and hope someone moves. If not we suffer in pain. I broke my foot 2 weeks ago so I find it amusing that nobody gives me a second look when I get out with my brace on and have my crutches or knee scooter. Thank god the cast was removed last Friday. It was sooo bad wearing a car let me tell ya. It sucked. Now I just have a brace I can remove if my feet are on fire or freezing cold. I should just keep wearing the brace after my foot heals EGR I go to the store 😳 sorry for the long comment. I just need to get it out sometimes. Not that anyone is reading this long ass comment anyway lol God Bless to all and hope you stay healthy so you won’t need a handicapped plaque ♿️👀😳 😳😂😂

[@barbarawright5774]

I did read every word. Cookies baked with a certain ingredient is the only thing which helps peripheral neuropathy. One at night. God please be merciful to you and I. So not an easy something to undergo.

[@Lawomenshoops]

The penalties should be $800 for the first offense and the car is towed. $2K for the second PLUS your car registration fees doubles!

[@rubensvensson9341]

just raise the ticket for parking in handicap spot to 3000 $

[@slit4659]

ruben svensson ....$3000 fine..... BULLSHIT

[@rolanddeschain965]

Revoke their license.

[@tubedude54]

And confiscation of their vehicle!

[@MrBulwer]

Or $3,000!

[@michaelhamm5321]

S Lit you must be a user...sorry..a fraudulent user!..you're a tool that defends the lawbreakers!...are you be chance a sick SJW?..it does seem so...

[@redskiclayton]

My son passed away 4 years ago but when he was alive I used his placard ONLY when I took him to a doctors appointment! I had a friend who one day asked me to go with him to pick up a birthday cake for his handicapped daughter... When we got to the store he pulled into the handicap parking spot. I told him that he can't park here because his daughter wasn't with him and he argued with me about it? Well, that was the last day of our friendship! Keep up the good work busting these low life losers!

[@flashtu]

This is such a shame. They have to be greatfull they dont need this Parking Spaces.. .

[@roberthuges6783]

flashtu very very good point I would pay 1000000 dollars if I didn't need it ( one leg) thanks for your post ! If you would you Please post your post on all the sites! Maybe they will see it then how wrong they are!

[@lestermoore8532]

@@roberthuges6783link

[@ddavid122]

Those fines need to be higher. Higher. Maybe $ 1,000.00 USD car towed away for first infraction. Maybe $ 2,000.00 USD for second infraction, car towed and a fine of $ 5,000.00 USD and 100 hours community service cleaning up freeways.

[@califguy5344]

ddavod122 actually, I recall reading several years ago that in some places in southern california the fine was over $1000. Part of the problem is that even law enforcement has very little clue at times about the placcards. I recall years ago, my father had one as he was not ambulatory and had to use a wheelchair, and my uncle was visiting from back east who had been disabled for many years since he broke his back at work and had to get around with the use of a cane. He had a placcard issued by another state and I had checked with law enforcement to make sure they honored an out of state placcard. I took him fishing off of a pier and the parking lot had meters. We went for a short while, came back and I had a ticket for unexpired meter. (one does not pay for a meter with a placcard). I took it in to the police dept which issued it and showed it and told the sargeant at the desk my situation. He looked at the ticket and said, this is not for handicap parking its for expired meter. I stated but you do not pay for an expired meter with a placcard. I had told him that I thought maybe the officer didn't know they recognize out of state placcards. He said well if I had a calif one I should have used that one. I just shook my head and asked if he were willing to pay the fine for me as the placcard is issued to the PERSON and my father was not in the car at the time. LOL It was asounding, a sargeant didn't seem to have a clue as to the rights of placcard holders.

[@robertbennett2796]

Should be 5,000. Then 7,500 then 10,000 USD.

[@Robertmacmedia]

Great job, being disabled and trying to walk far is so difficult,I’ve been a hard working person tell age 53 after fall can’t walk far and times the handicapped spot helps us do our shopping,sometimes i don’t use it if I’m having a good day and save it for other disabled people it’s called respect for all

[@wristdisabledwriter2893]

I like that they have to do community service for the disabled

[@tracyniemeyer8691]

I've a hidden disability and I get called for disability parking

[@benitovaladez7596]

I’m glad to see something is being done about it, I’m disabled and always have trouble finding a parking spot because of people like this, I live in Texas and I hope they will do something here also.

[@theearthenstar1355]

I wish I couldhave seen all those arrests So satisfying

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

All pocket change, make the fines $2000 for 1st offense, then $5000 for second, and third license revoked for a year

[@wildbill1991]

I wish they would do this in more cities in California.

[@mipilot30]

The only strategy that has the potential to stop the abuse of handicapped parking is to increase the fine to $5K and 90 days in jail plus costs and community service.

[@BionicRusty]

I’ve been handicapped since birth and cannot exit a car without having the door fully open. In my local town, I struggle to park due to all of the Jaguars/Range Rovers/BMW’s parked in them. In the UK the large stores claim they take parking fraud serious but I’ve never witnessed any proof of this. I asked to see the local Tesco store manager (largest in the town) and asked him what his store was doing about this. His response......... nothing, nada, zilch, zero, not a Goddam thing. #Lipservice

[@jreagins1]

I am curious, how do the ladies putting the stickers on the cars know the placards aren't owned by the person using it? I assume there's more to it than what they're showing.

[@samfusaro2360]

I have a disability I was born with it it's called CP and it ticks me off when I see things like that I would gladly trade places me personally I think they should do $5,000 fine 30 days in jail mandatory you put that out on the books you won't have that problem and doctors that give out false placards should have their license taken away

[@billie.g.sullivan5015]

This should be done in every state!!

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Yes, it should be a FEDERAL law, not State by State.

[@chrisking1900]

Give them a double knee replacement and then they would know what I have to endure. My biggest beef is at the local Hospital, because they think that, "Oh It's only half an hour". NO excuse.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Right on Chris!

[@Absaalookemensch]

Being morally handicapped does not entitle one to a Handicapped Placard.

[@JUANKERR2000]

Neither does stupidity. Being a 'Blue Badge' holder I think that these despicable cheats should be publicly exposed.

[@gravelydon7072]

Hey now, that would include most of our Congress. Do we need that many more with hang tags/plates? : -)

[@DavidJohnson-xr2rz]

When a vehicle has illegally blocked my access, I sometimes leave a note on the windshield, "IT'S OKAY, YOUR HANDICAP IS OBVIOUSLY WORSE THAN MINE."

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

YES IT DOES, U BOOTY WARRIOR

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

@@JUANKERR2000 DISS IZ AMERICA WE GOT A RIGHT 2 USE THE HANDICAPPED PLACARD I'M A CHEATER AND PROUD OF IT

[@Dld1985]

Many news station have tried to help by doing to this kind of show. Most all violators have the same disrespectful attitude. It’s a joke. Problem is little is it does little done. California making it even easier to get one is no shock whatsoever. The state that gives people rewards for being lazy. Also known as the entitlement state. Then again it’s the same all over the country. It’s totally amazing how rude and disrespectful so many US citizens have become. I’ve been on leg braces and crutches since 1952. I didn’t need the plaque until about 7 years ago because I moved well with crutches and parked in regular spaces. Times have changed and now they really help me. So many times I can find one and then see abusers in the spaces. I have respectfully ask a few with no plaque or plate why they do that and have received attitudes just like these people. They simply don’t care. So many today have the it’s all about me attitudes right or wrong. I don’t say anything any more because I’m tired of being cussed by them. I just walk the extra distance.

[@briansaunders2814]

"I don't want to be on camera". It might reveal the fact I am a lying, lazy, cheating scumbag who cares about no one but myself. That just isn't good for my image.😢

[@ambergonzalez5952]

I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in my lower spine and can barely walk I’m going to go and see if I qualify I also have a small baby and for me walking is hard to do now due to the bones in my spine grinding together

[@scotttaylor5194]

I love what you're doing wish they had it here where I live y'all keep up the good work

[@VinDcator]

There are those that are handicapped and those who are REALLY handicapped. In Florida, the driver needs to be the one to whom the placard is registered.

[@KeillorChristopher]

Their vehicles should be seized sold at auction they are liable still for the note if a bank is holding the title but the vehicle taken sold at auction in the money raised goes to a handicap style charity like the Special Olympics that would be excellent if you get caught using those placards illegally you lose your car you get to walk have a nice day

[@gravelydon7072]

@Buggs Bunny Do you really want to go there? Just because someone is not working does not mean they are even able too. In my line of former work, no city, county, state, or federal agency would even think of hiring me. That is why the state and federal government agreed that I get a disability retirement. Bad part is, in case of a national emergency, I'd get EO 13603'd and have to go to work for the same ones who say I'm unfit to work. Because then they would be willing to take the risk that I might become crippled on the job. Just sitting at times is painful.

[@gravelydon7072]

@Buggs Bunny Ha! Big bad Buggs knows what a person does all day long. Look son, you aren't old or smart enough to make that kind of determination.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Fantastic idea.

[@davidmehrhoff346]

I remember one gentleman his wife was wheelchair-bound he parked behind three people using handicap parking without the placard call the police and waited for them to show up and issue tickets touche

[@TALL1FU49]

We need some help here in Jacksonville,florida. Its really bad here

[@mamaluca1958]

Im handicap, had 4 back surgery and and l have hard time to walk and walk with arm crutches or my wheelchair....lt drives me crazy when someone is using grandmas or aunt or anyone in there family. Love what handicap org. Getting the wrong users

[@howey935]

Im disabled (i need a wheelchair) and if i see a car parked in a disabled space i let the tyres down. Ive been caught 4 times and been to court twice and both times was found not guilty even though i said i did it the jury wouldnt convict me.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Great idea, thanks.

[@buckeyefan9202]

How about the "handicapfraud.com" lady investigate the DMW ? Surely 10 percent of all drivers are not handicap in California. What kind of checks and balances are there with DMV to prove people are really deserving of a handicap placard? DMV should have their own Doctors validate these handicap placard applications.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Random checks on card holders would weed out the crooked doctors handing these out like candy!!!/

[@nmenme4446]

I am handicapped and hate when I struggle to get myself dressed, get the ambition to make the trip in the first place knowing I will suffer as I am getting the task done, only to find some jerk off parked in the handicapped who is obviously more than able. I do take into account the silent handicapped as I have breathing problems. So I try to be fair when observing. Please know if you are a violator that it can be very draining for people to have to run errands instead of bother others again for a favor. Your excuse of better parking or whatever is not right at all. Take the few extra steps and praise God you are able to without difficulty.

[@billdoe9146]

It's a MICRO-PUNISHMENT with that tiny fine.. $250 fine on a $55K car! ALL HANDICAP SPACES SHOULD BE MANDATORY TOW-AWAY ZONES. Impound those luxury cars and make the ENTITLE people take a city bus to the wrecker yard.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Yes, for a start!!!

[@michaelhannah4472]

Same problem here in Australia however the min fine if caught is $1000 time to put the recipient photo on these

[@46619TAB]

I have a ligit placard AND plate that allows me to park in a handicapped spot *when I need to*. I have CHF and realize others have things worse than I so if it's a good day I don't take advantage of the privilege leaving the spot open for others. What pisses me off is the cheaters that take the space without a placard or a plate to the point that when I spot it I take a photo of the windshield of the vehicle showing no placard and the rear plate showing a standard plate and send it to the local police, they have no patience for these criminals. My suggestion is - Do away with the placards and require only a handicapped plate, it's more difficult to switch out. Make a violation a federal felony, no bail and punishable with a minimum of 5 years in prison. The violator must pay a $5000 fine and court costs. The violator must relinquish ownership of the vehicle and any future driving privileges.

[@Tat2Dragons]

46619TAB Do away with placards? Placards are still needed for various reasons and only issuing handicapped license plates would not work for a lot of disabled drivers/people.

[@iggi70]

I like my placard. If I had a handicap plate and my car broke down for a very long time, I can't swap the plate to a friends or relatives car. They just need to raise the fine steeper so people wouldn't do what they do with the placards or cars with handicap plates.

[@califguy5344]

46619TAB, like you, I only used the handicap spot when needed, until my condition got much worse and now I need to use that spot much more often. The problem with issuing the plate without a placard are two fold. 1. If you are given a ride by someone, family member or whatever, and using their car, you won't be able to take advantage of the handicap spot and if you must walk any distance, it can be a problem. Secondly, what if another family member uses the car which has the plate? They might just decide its easier to just park in a handicap spot even with you not there. Or thirdly, if you have several cars.. See where I am going? The placcard is a handy means of you being able to access the necessary parking no matter if you are in your own vehicle or someone elses.

[@califguy5344]

46619TAB I only have the handicap placcard and like you, only used it when absolutely necessary until my condition worsened and I need it all the time. However your suggestions on penalties are totally excessive. First of all, there have been times that I had forgotten to put my placcard up and fortunately never got a ticket. My brother, who is disabled himself and his wife has cancer forgot to put up either placcard one day and received a ticket. It was dismissed when he showed them that he did have placcards for both him and his wife. Just because it is not displayed doesn't mean that a truly handicapped person didn't forget to put it up but under your proposal, you would put that handicapped person in jail for being forgetful?

[@anthonythorp7291]

@@califguy5344 I am guilty of being forgetful. Sometimes it's just quick in an out so I don't post. One day timing will get me. I was thinking of a plate. You's made good points on need placard I didn't consider, being in other car. I was with friends and brought placard but not required accompanying documents. Sometimes I forget the placard. There are holes in every solution.

[@miguelbravo1931]

THEY SHOULD DO A CRACK DOWN IN HOUSTON, HERE IS REAL BAD

[@gravelpitlady]

I saw a woman...a young woman..in full uniform of the food store that she worked at (Superstore)..pull into a spot next to mine..put up her special needs sign..and then RAN into to work. It was three minutes to five. I went to the store manager to complain...he did nothing!! I called the police ..where I live (in Canada) its not their job, but the store managers! I have to applaud your city for giving the punishment that is needed to help these people understand what they are doing to our most vulnerable citizens.

[@abelcerrillo2162]

People that park in handicap spots usually get their cars keyed up.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

I'm almost totally blind and have a dash placard, but I hardly ever excercise the right as there are others who need the paces more than me. I think that in some juridictions the laws are to lax for who get's the placards. Only HANDICAPPED people should have them, not able-bodied people who merely assist others!. Fines and penalties should be increased.

[@bspatterson0229]

I have multiple sclerosis and when the weather is hot (SC), I have a hard time walking a far distance, but since most of the time I am perfectly mobile, I don't even qualify for a placard.

[@Astinsan]

First offense should be 800$ and impound.. second crush car and fine.

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

For years I’ve been driving disabled folks who supply their own placards for parking. I’ve never been tempted to miss use one that may have been left behind at the end of a trip. The ability to walk the distance is a blessing and often means less chance of parking lot damage from idiots who can’t maneuver without hitting something.

[@tonik2734]

It is called lack of respect for the law and for others.

[@josephgaviota]

After a long battle with breast cancer, my mother passed away. At my mother's FUNERAL, one woman came up and had the NERVE to ask if she could have mom's placard, since "she won't be using it any more." Naturally I was INCENSED, and flatly refused.

[@JAMESMOM1989]

Being disabled sucks. I have a back condition. We have good and bad days. I do not let anyone use my placard. I'm not loaning my placard to anyone. Do not even ask me.

[@JAMESMOM1989]

Wish the fine would be $1500.00 or more. I dislike being disabled. A young person hurt me. I am paying for it for the rest of my life. The person that hurt me did apologise to me

[@larrycurrier290]

They need to implement photo prosecution. See a car in handicap spot take a photo of it. Email it to police, let them deliver a ticket. And to go further than that take a picture of the placard and the plate to make sure that these match to whom it's issued. It really be as simple as putting the license plate on the placard. Make the violators go paint the bad markings in handicap parking.

[@larrycurrier290]

community service should involve them going out and finding more violators

[@barbarasteed3966]

Maybe if the ones who violate the placard rules clean up some of the shit on the street in the Calif

[@theresabollman8061]

God bless those women for trying to get some of the creeps who use the placards when they are not entitled.

[@BERTO3127]

They should do this here in Las Vegas

[@didequen3339]

my dad is 85 and a vet, he couldn't find a place to park whenever he goes out to walmart. plenty of healthy people just park there, they look even better than me. glad they do that

[@kathysmith6413]

my mother's standard response was "oh they must be mentally disabled"

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

I'm gonna remember that one! Well said.

[@theMister07]

How in the Hell do you inherit a placard? Things that make you go Hmm!

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Wishy-washy laws that we don't do anything about.

[@sludge4125]

I often drive a blind person places, and I can’t get a placard in my state.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

What crappy State do you live in anyhoo???

[@scummybagger4213]

They SHOULD be cracking Down ,,, a Lot harder.

[@tonyhaynes9080]

Big problem is, my mobility car is a Gallardo. Yes I am disabled and have the blue badge. Only once has a traffic warden asked to see the refuse showing a photo of me and he was happy. But It's so much fun listening to people's reaction.

[@paulbetka2966]

NEWS NETWORKS SHOULD BE SAYING SHOWING THAT ❗❗

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

This is what reporting should be all about. Showing more stories that DIRECTLY effect us a citizens.

[@boabhansidhdh3460]

I wish someone would do this in Australia.

[@sdcofer52]

My wife has MS and can't walk. We have a placard to enable us to park in the HC spots. We don't use it unless we absolutely need to. If there is a space nearby we will use that one rather than take the very close one. WTF is wrong with people?

[@leonardosancheza.1945]

300 they should Tow the car an pay 700 ticket an court.

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

So many people are fraudulently parking it makes the placard totally worthless.

[@bonitaohyea9258]

You can also download Parking Mobility app and follow the directions and take pictures and report them yourself. It is easy. Walked a parking lot with a friend who has it....within an hour she found at least 30 illegal cars. It was entertaining lol and helped them report and fine them.

[@cathy9160]

doctors hand them out to anyone who asked for one.thats the problem

[@Yarona1]

My sister & husband were taking their 2 disabled children to the mall one day. They were both wheelchair bound, fully non-walkers, non- talkers, g-tube etc. They have a side wheelchair lift on their van and those spots with the lines in them, that's for the lifts. So my brother-in-law takes my neice inside the mall but my sister was still in the van with my nephew with the wheelchair lift still down in the appropriate spot, when this lady drives her car INTO THE LINED area and OVER THE LIFT. Since my sister couldnt leave my nephew in the van alone she speaks quickly to the woman asking for her insurance info etc. She's all sorry about it & nice & stuff, says of course, so my sister turns back inside the van to my nephew (she was dealing with changing his diaper) and the lady backs up, back over the lift again and TAKES OFF!! My sister called my bro-in-law, the called police, tried the mall's security footage but no luck, they couldn't capture the license plate or car on video. So the lift was totally broken and it took an hour for the cops etc to get the lift rigged back into the van well enough for them to drive away, but with the broken lift they had to manually lift my niece and nephew's wheelchairs with them in it into the van, then out again when they got home. At the time my nephew was 9 years old & my niece 12, I believe, the wheelchairs weighted over 100 lbs alone, not including the kids' weights . It cost them $500 deductible that they had to pay since they couldn't find the b**ch and weeks without the van with a sh***y replacement. I hope she got the worst karma in the world to bit her a** after that. So let this be a lesson to all: please, for the love of all that is holy,DON'T PARK IN THE DAMN AREAS WITH THE LINES!!! THOSE ARE NOT PARKING SPOTS. also, respectfully, please pay attention to parking within the spot lines. I had my niece once with the van at a store for a little shopping outing and when we got back to the van to go home someone had parked over the lines so I couldn't drop the lift out and we had to go back in the store to have an announcement made so the people could move their car. By the time they got around to coming out my niece was super aggregated and upset and she was a non-talker so it was hard to communicate with her to calm her down. (This was many years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. She passed away at 14 years old in 2009. She was a beautiful soul.)

[@holicaowow1847]

I see it all the time. People park in those spots to "make a quick phone call" or to drop off spouses for shopping. They park there, with the engine running, and they think it's fine. It's not. Phone calls can be made from ANY of the other spots, and you can always drop off your spouse and then park somewhere else. When they're done, swing by and pick them up again. No excuse.

[@beatricesantos140]

She inherited the plaquer lmao and a ticket too!

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

Where I live, a handicapped parking permit means almost nothing. No free handicapped parking, no time extension for paid parking, and very few handicapped parking spaces are available because there is usually a car without a handicapped placard or tag parked in the spots. The local and State Police DO NOT ticket cars illegally parked in handicapped parking spaces, even when someone calls and complains.

[@dhuntman7570]

It's all about how low can you go.

[@jamesthompson3947]

I am 61 , my heart works at a 20 injection fracture rate , have an artificial hip and walk with a cane but refuse to get a handicapped placard .

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

You shouldn't be so stubborn, Pride goeth before a fall.

[@alvilla701]

The ticket should be between 500 and 1000, please charge more

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Exactly , but the municipalities and officials are too gutless!. I would relish the job. Plus, think of the extra revenue generated by the fines!.

[@barbarawhitley5094]

In the U.K. you can only get a placard unless you either get disability benefit at the higher rate or there are some allowed with a report from a doctor. Ours also have a picture of the person who it belongs too.

[@michaelakindley9644]

Yes thank you .... I oft times do not appear disabled . Remember MS is invisible along with many others

[@Dakotadarkwolf]

This is just sad! Leave those spots for the people who really need them! I mean do any of you have any shame!? I say "any of you" because it seems to be happening everywhere I look! That or some will just park right out in front, in the fire lane.. I call it "Princess Parking!" I call the people doing it, plan out LAZY!

[@janes9055]

In the UK the disabled parking badges have the month and year of birth of the owner on the front of the badge. One youngish lady parking illegally got most upset when I told her she looked good for 74 and her friends all laughed at her. There needs to be more disabled parking spaces as the competition for them is so bad I've been yelled at ( more than once) by someone who wanted the space while I've been getting my husband's wheelchair out of the back of the car and wheeling it round to him so he can get out of the car.

[@ericbingham-kumpfcomposer5293]

I have seen many people park in handicap parking spaces without the placard or plates for the disabled. My husband is disabled and has problems walking and when he is with me, I park in a handicap space. When he is not with me, I park in a regular parking space. It is not worth the fines to park in a handicap space when that person is not disabled. Here in Texas, the fine can be as high as $2500!

[@thormatt2963]

Go to Home Depot or Lowes. There are more handicapped parking spots that regular spots.

[@Tat2Dragons]

Thor Matt Not true.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

Don't be an Ass!!!, you must be visually handicapped.

[@Loosehead]

Like most crime these days, certainly in the UK: 1. Chance of being caught - low. Police are overstretched, busy eating doughnuts, chasing speeding motorists, etc. 2. Chance of being prosecuted if caught - low. Many offenders just receive a caution and never see the inside of a court. 3. Chance of being found guilty if prosecuted - low. All the good lawyers move into private practice, and end up defending scumbags rather than prosecuting them. 4. Chance of being given a meaningful punishment - low. We have something called an ASBO. For some kids, its the only qualification they have. 5. Chance of reoffending - high. Benefits outweigh (potential) costs. And they wonder why we have a crime wave.

[@Doc1855]

I’m wheelchair bound and it really angers me when people have no plates or placards. I simply park behind them while I do my shopping.

[@roastbeefy2917]

This is great, although I use a placard because of my heart condition. I don't limp. I just walk at the slower end of normal. I'm always worried people think I'm cheating.

[@soniamarchan5159]

I have 3 herniated disks on my back and my OBGYN when I was pregnant to get a disabled parking permit. I said no, if u can walk I will walk, if I'm in pain and have to go shopping because I dont have anyone to help me then I will walk what it takes to get to the front store door. Same goes for SSD , I was told to apply I said no, I deal with my aches and pains due to a severe car accident and work injury that were back to back when i was younger. But hell i dont go around asking for a permit. I even heard this lady telling another person if you're overweight u can get one too. That really made my blood boil because they should be walking. But it's my opinion and everyone has a different opinion

[@mehameha4453]

They need to pass a law that revokes their license to drive. That will get their attention. Also, tow the vehicle whether it’s theirs or not. And pay a huge fine. I am handicapped and I can never find a spot anymore due to these clods.

[@RedArwBus]

Being physically handicapped and finding a spot can be a chore-i have a LEGITIMATE PLACARD that was filled out and signed by my doctor to get it, they need to do that in Pennsylvania,the state would clean up with the amount of money taken in- I've also been asked for my permit for my placard during a check in the parking lot, everything is registered to me and I don't share

[@LadyGillian]

sigh, I was told once, that since my father's car had the handicapped marker ( the state he had lived used to do that instead of a placard ) , that when I did a grocery run for him, that I should have used the handicapped space. My answer, while rude, was not only NO, but BLEEP no.. My father was NOT in the vehicle at the time, and therefore, why should I be a jerk and take up a space that was handicapped marked?

[@swinde]

What goes past almost everyone is that the handicapped placards and spaces were originally meant for people with handi-vans that places them outside the car in a wheelchair. Also for people that have a four legged walker or cane. This was simply so they could get out of their car. Being close was not a requirement in the beginning. Of course the statute becomes more permissive as the years pass. One shopping center had these spaces scattered all over their lot, but a few years ago the moved them to the front. What I am trying to point out is that the reason these spaces were created in the first place was to allow access to people that otherwise could not get out of their car. Note that these spaces are normally wider than regular spots.