Lafayette Police respond to LPD car parked in handicapped space at IHOP

[@EpicBenjo]

“He made a mistake and didn’t see the handicap symbol.” How many times has that excuse worked for regular civilians?

[@jefffuller9918]

IHOP should put up a metal sign. Here in Jersey, in a nearby town, the police are anal about those spots. I saw a woman get a ticket for parking there and she had no handicap people in the van will using the hang tag.

[@sallygomez8799]

NEVER

[@samarmstrong934]

A lot, also it didn’t work for him.

[@jonathandevereaux298]

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse

[@grantmourning189]

Then he should just get a ticket instead of circling the news and people complaining.

[@goodbodha]

He should have had to pay the fine just like the rest of us would.

[@monarchco]

You probably don't know this. Because most of you making KZbin comments are absolute morons.... But there's two types of tickets. Tickets against a driver. And tickets against a vehicle. If you're speeding, you get a ticket against your license. If you have a taillight out, the ticket is against the vehicle, regardless of who is driving. If you run a red light with cameras in most states, that's a ticket against the vehicle, not the driver. Can you guess which ticket a parking citation is? Can you guess who that cop car belongs to? Can you guess how they're going to pay for the ticket... To themselves...? Tldr; you're an idiot.

[@fredsanford5873]

Double!

[@mikewillett5076]

They should be held to a HIGHER account than us in things like that! 🤬

[@Theuglytruth1776]

My grandma always said actions speak louder than words. Today’s cops are heartless bullies with a bad attitude and their little egos always got something to prove every time. These damn public servants 💁

[@panduh5503]

let me ask you this, if you painted a handicap sign on your property does that make it illegal to park there? NO. The only legal handicaap parkingspots are those that have a sign stating theyd be fined if they parked there and weren't handicapped. Yall are lilebral retards cause you listen to nothing but the news.

[@dgilliam]

The officer should be given a citation just like the rest of us.

[@markfrank5937]

Exactly!!!

[@billybillee8160]

i bet he was DEI 🦍🦧🐒🐵

[@markswisher3709]

fines should double because a officer should know the law.

[@billybillee8160]

1:Thats not equal justice for ALL. 2:Fair isn't everyone getting the same thing. Fair is everyone getting what they deserve.

[@Sporipherous]

Don't forget the exploitative court cost fee's as well! The people are waiting!

[@florencealvarez6451]

When my daughter was 17 she got lost and pulled into a CVS because she saw a cop. She explained that she and her friend were lost. He said your parked in a handicap spot. Gave her a ticket. She said I didn't see a sign. He said it's there. The next day we went back to CVS and took pictures because the sign was in a bush and there were no blue lines. There was a car there with no handicap plates or placard. We went to court, she pleaded no guilty and gave the judge the pictures. As he looked at them he smiled and showed them to the cop. He looked at the pictures and said " I don't remember that bush being there". The judge asked him,"so you think she planted it there?" The cop turned red and everyone laughed. Never went back to that city, cause they would be looking for her. 😊

[@ARedMotorcycle]

Yeah, it's pretty sad she has to fear cop retaliation. What a wonderful country you have there.

[@Raknidm]

What part of the story did you miss? ​@@Derek-w6l

[@ironshoes1720]

​@@Derek-w6lHow is the weather in Lafayette today officer?

[@pabeebe76]

​@@Derek-w6l you're a real piece a work....Cretin!!!

[@davidlane256]

@@ironshoes1720lol. You embarrassed someone enough to delete his comment 😂

[@BillPalmer]

Oh, does “Your honor I didn’t know it was a handicap spot” work in court for regular citizens? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Issue the officer a ticket.

[@guesswhomartin9249]

@Sylar Rogue ... Everybody who even tries to cover it up, terminate them all the way up to The Chief of Police.

[@guesswhomartin9249]

@Sylar Rogue ... Agree. That's why I'm 100% in favor of defunding The police. Police Qualified Immunity has been abolished. Now we're working on get rid of police unions. We The People elect our government officials into office to uphold The Constitution. Police officers and all government officials work for The People. Our tax dollars pays their salaries. We The People are the boss.

[@ians2777]

@@guesswhomartin9249 I probably agree with some things but defund the police sounds like a dumb idea on face value. Unions in general are fine, we should have more people protected from getting let go for non-legitimate reasons. We need more punishment for people like cops though. They are given the benefit if the doubt in court because they are supposed to be held to a higher standard and treated as an independent party but that couldn't be further from the truth. They are allowed to lie in court, fake/tamper with evidence, make false claims, etc with rarely any punishment and they are incentivised to give people tickets. You cant claim a higher standard without being held responsible and you cant claim indepence if you get something out of it.

[@guesswhomartin9249]

@@ians2777 ... 1st, thank you for your comment. But yes, defunding The police is a step in the right direction. To my know, 16 cities have already defunded the police and more cities and states are working on it. This is a very good step in the right direction. About Police officers lying in court: Police Officers are NOT allowed to lie in court. They're under Oath. This is how those police officers involved the Rodney King beating were all terminated and sent to prison. Especially right now, Police officers are all under a microscope. They're watching their every move. I hear that because, they defunded the police like 176 police officers quit their jobs. Don't know in what city.

[@kmla2449]

I block there cruiser in so they cant leave and then i take pictures for my records and then i call a tow truck.

[@d.c.holshouser6716]

B.s. he "didn't know" then he's not observant enough to be a police officer

[@TairnKA]

That officer shouldn't drive without his glasses on.

[@cynthiaayers7696]

Absolutely correct, what if he had run over something and destroyed a tire. Guess who pays for that.

[@danielblackwolf383]

Exactly Sir'

[@caseykelso1]

And not a very good liar either the pig

[@kiyosenl.3889]

Decently faded and there isn't the little sign sticking up, sun could have been in his eyes, easy enough mistake to be made, i wouldn't necessarily put too much fault on him for making it, hut he deserves the same fine as everyone else

[@uncaged52]

Whether he saw the sign or not, as a cop would say to a citizen “Ignorance of the law is not an excuse”

[@MagicalFishy]

I think there’s some grace to be given. Since there was no sign in front of the parking space, it’s sometimes easy to miss the handicap logo on the pavement.. I know I have done that before unfortunately.

[@itsjustmaddisen]

@@MagicalFishy When you choose to be an officer of the law, you should be holding yourself to a higher standard. I don’t buy what he’s selling saying he didn’t see it. It just seems like a case of “lazy cop” who just wanted a good spot. If he *really* didn’t know, he could have just said “I messed up” rather than making excuses. If a civilian can’t get away with “I didn’t see it” why on earth should a cop be allowed to say that without some sort of repercussions.

[@MagicalFishy]

@@itsjustmaddisen You make a fair point, but we didn’t see his exact statement. Maybe he did state that he messed up? It also depends on a case by case basis. Where I’m from, a cop wouldn’t write you a ticket for doing it on accident. I think it’s okay to give people grace if they genuinely are sorry. I don’t know that he is on this case, but that’s between him and the prosecutor / department.

[@itsjustmaddisen]

@@MagicalFishy Either way, I do hope it gets cleared up. Btw I appreciate your response, I can definitely agree to that too:)

[@MagicalFishy]

@@itsjustmaddisen Of course!I appreciate your input as well. Always great to have discussion!

[@Aaron-id8ue]

Need a board meeting to determine consequences? What a joke. Have him face the same consequences any private citizen would have to face.

[@pvtbuddie]

He probably gets those, too.

[@ixanongamer9508]

If a cop doesn’t see the sign, he is embarrassed. If a civilian doesn’t see it. Ticket

[@kevinkall8547]

There's no sign. go to time 0:45. no sign!!! all handicapped spots need signs. marked pavement is not a sign

[@ixanongamer9508]

@@kevinkall8547 you keep thinking that.

[@kevinkall8547]

@@ixanongamer9508 www.jconline.com/story/news/2015/07/13/lafayette-police-apologize-handicap-parking-space-photo/30104793/ "Indiana law requires that handicap parking spaces be marked with blue lines on the pavement and ******vertical signage 4 feet above the ground*****, so Lafayette police cannot legally ticket anyone for parking in that space, Flannelly said. " you are showing your ignorance.

[@ixanongamer9508]

@@kevinkall8547 if this isn’t a video of you parking in the handicap spot and eating, then having the cops called on you and you getting out of it. Then my comment still stands.

[@kevinkall8547]

@@ixanongamer9508 you are missing the point. if there is no sign on a post or a sign on the wall in front of the spot, it's not a legally enforced handicapped parking spot. anyone can park there and not fear having to paying a ticket. does not mean it may not be given but is easily disputed in court. the diner is the one breaking the law. they are responsible for posting a sign. I know you are old. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this is too diff. for you to understand.

[@jowoo45]

"Ignorance of the law is no excuse"....ticket and fine him as we have been

[@youyouyouyou190]

RIGHT especially with a Cop.

[@MH-bz4zd]

I had a cop tell me that exact phrase "Ignorance of the Law is no excuse"before he ticketed me when I was a teenager and didn't know what I did was wrong or illegal... That Cop should be ticketed and fined like every other citizen would be...

[@jowoo45]

@@mikeandrews745 I understand what your saying but try that "I didn't know" and see how it goes for ya with an LEO.....90% chance or above your getting charged with something

[@katherinekurzius290]

Yes! Of course ticket and fine him, but THEN, the PD should also discipline him for disregarding the very laws he is sworn to enforce!

[@christicurry8274]

That's what they would say to us

[@shantytownshipwright7334]

If he’s going to say that he couldn’t see any of those painted lines and handicap signs he’s too blind to be enforcing the law.

[@krisshanahan3608]

But he can "see" u not using a turn signal from half a mile behind you, with cars between you and its like a really heavy rain storm at the height of monsoon season!

[@Civerius]

@@krisshanahan3608 If you try to tell a cop ANYTHING after you did something wrong, they will 100% 10/10 ALWAYS say "I've heard it all before pal, ignorance is no excuse" Then when they do it, it's a reason and not an excuse? lol

[@bubbasmith179]

Just another lying cop .

[@BirdDogey1]

The lines weren't painted blue. They were the same as all the other parking. Most states require blue space markings to be in compliance with ADA requirements.

[@shantytownshipwright7334]

@@BirdDogey1 cops only see blue lines eh?

[@timolexsey341]

I remember telling the judge I didn't know and he told me ignorance was no excuse for the law now on your way out you can pay the lady up front. 😮

[@oldironsides4107]

You’re telling me you went to court for this?😒

[@whyme3904]

They investigated themselves and found they did nothing wrong.

[@scottl3739]

As is always the case... dirty pigs.

[@raylayton148]

I think he's lieed

[@gilbeanes4955]

Thats no surprise...apparently cops are immune to the law..if you or I would have illegally parked there,we would have been given a ticket.....

[@scottl3739]

@@dootdoot94xo44 I wouldn't say that.. I voted for the red wave... Even my dogs smarter then a socialist.. however I don't respect tyrantical oppression from law enforcement,and when good cops (there's some) stand by ,and watch bad cops violate citizens rights given to them by the maker,and reinforced by the amazing Constitution..that Force's me to lump them up as a gang... Just saying,. Big logic over here paty-jane-dumb-kobi🤣🤣🤣you speed on or get peed on.

[@PurpleObscuration]

@@dootdoot94xo44, MAGA COPROACH BOOTLICKER

[@williamsteveling8321]

The officer should pay the same fine any ordinary citizen would pay. Easy. Simple. Appropriate.

[@bigpatty823]

This isn't an ADA compliant/protected parking spot. It needs the metal vertical sign, not just pavement marking.

[@countbenjamin1442]

Double the fine I feel.

[@catlover1986]

@@bigpatty823 Yep. These aren't properly marked spots. This is the issue, some places mark spots incorrectly and then get mad when they aren't enforced.

[@mycatiswaysmarterthanmosto8500]

@@bigpatty823 How do those boots taste?

[@dang6832]

Paid to a disabled charity.

[@featherpony]

Well, it's nice to know that the police acknowledge that not seeing a sign is a valid excuse for breaking the law.

[@ronmcmartin4513]

@Icarus--Their air-tight defense is, "The laws don't apply to us; we get Professional Courtesy"

[@nastyab8003]

Guess the ground markings were not obvious to oblivious cop

[@cal4207]

Ignorance of the law is no excuse

[@nastyab8003]

@@cal4207 it is not a defense.. to a regular citizen. It has been long codified that police do NOT need to know the laws they enforce, and exceptional leeway is granted for even the most heinous crimes. Plus it IS a defense if you can prove unconstitutionality. ..example is religions that allow underaged marriage and poligamy

[@marshachesbro5969]

We Regular people would not have gotten away with it. TICKET Time !!!

[@MaydayAggro]

This is an everyday occurrence. In my town, the same cop sits on the shoulder of a busy road, waiting for speeders. "Emergency use only": if the red and blues are not activated, it's not considered an emergency. It's actually written into the statute.

[@theneoangeles]

"didn't see the handicap marking", if he can't see that, i hope he don't have the right to use a gun.

[@kb1kos]

He certainly should not be driving a car. You have to watch where you're going if you do that.

[@scottwa]

@Kevin Wilkinson See, he's handicapped! You can't discriminate against blind cops!!!!

[@davidmoran4471]

Why, He wouldn't be able to hit anything except maybe his foot.

[@michaelcastillo3231]

* doesn’t

[@Omabatfartsbruh]

@@michaelcastillo3231 he's still a dumbass, admit it

[@kevinwilson3398]

The police man just needs a 250 dollar ticket just like anyone else

[@PurpleObscuration]

It doesn't matter that the coproach wasn't aware that the parking stall wasn't apparent or not, how many non coproaches have been fined for parking there without proper credentials.

[@life_with_bernie]

Don't forget that a regular car would also be towed and impounded, so make him pay those fees as well, then donate all the collected fines and fees to an appropriate charity, such as Disabled American Veterans.

[@JohnSmith-kw8lt]

The fine for illegally parking in handicapped spaces needs to be MINIMUM $1000 and / or 30 days for the driver, AND seizure of the vehicle illegally parked, to be sold and the proceeds given to legit local handicapped organizations. And all government vehicles included.

[@frankyflowers]

it needs to have a sign on a pole to get a ticket not just the paint on the street. ive gotten out of tickets for that.

[@davidtownsend7501]

I bet that would help to improve his eye sight.

[@jiogcyihsugyiocjfdoivhphvw6821]

"we do not condone this behavior" yet "we investigated ourselves and found us not guilty"

[@Ball_drips]

I see a promotion in this cop’s future. Just the type of cock sucker they are looking for

[@lokithegodofmischief4090]

The old anti-cop sentiments eh? Look, what he did was wrong and he should get a fine but most cops are good responsible people

[@TALKCalgary]

@@lokithegodofmischief4090 ...You seriously think so?

[@wlonsdale1]

@@lokithegodofmischief4090 the only honest cops have gone the way of serpico

[@williamjones6053]

​@@lokithegodofmischief4090and you believe that ? Your easily duped

[@magnoliav12]

I've seen a lot of complaints on this corrupt department. As I told another individual, this department is making the city unlivable with their sense of entitlement and disrespect for their citizens.

[@angelabanks1963]

if the officer didnt see that was a handicap spot .he should not have a gun..

[@1ponsford]

Not just the gun, how did he ever get a driver's license.

[@cathygonzalez3361]

He should have been ticketed

[@trevorcast334]

betting the officer related to the chief!

[@patriciawikstrom1474]

If he is that blind, take his license away.

[@THEFLIPPERS2024]

Well, for me. The US Government itself doesn’t have the strength to punish their beloved policemen. The Government itself is acting like a HANDICAP.

[@josephdelatorre3751]

As a 100% disabled Veteran, I believe they should charge the officer a $250 fine regardless.

[@michellev4691]

Ticket & public apology 👍

[@sculpter100]

I agree he should be charged and fined that much at least. But then I got wondering where does that 250 fine go? It may go into a slush fund for the police

[@troyg3439]

This same thing happened locally and after public outrage the officer was charged.

[@jasonh4167]

Right same punishment civilians get. We are all people.

[@ammo1033]

Proboly was punished with paid vacation following a promotion, followed by the new training don't let witnesses tell on you.

[@JediPhoenix1976]

"The officer claims he didn't know the spot was handicapped." Hark! I think I hear the sound of thousands of BS detectors going off!

[@leahanderson30]

Dumbest officer how could a officer not know

[@SaltiDawg2008]

Guy should get a ticket like everyone else that didn't know it was a handicapped spot.

[@girlnextdoor849]

rates right up there with " I swear officer, I only had two beers!"

[@ericbrett3095]

That's what that sound was.

[@Joel-hr1uw]

The global sound of all those BS meters going off is making me deaf 🤣

[@markbastings4451]

Officer should be given a citation for parking in a handicapped space just like anybody else!!!!

[@roywilson9350]

the cop should be issued a parking ticket,just like any other citizen.

[@kvogel9245]

Should, but won't.

[@blong257]

and of course fined! most I think most are $500?

[@bonniekolch6815]

absolutely! he's not above the law. write his ass up.

[@bonniekolch6815]

they should double the cost of the ticket cause he's a cop. he definitely should know better.

[@stevecannon1774]

One excuse I got from the police when I called about a copp in Tucson was that "you don't know that he wasn't watching someone suspicious inside the store" I asked if that was the case and she said, "No, but you didn't know that". I said I did because he was doing paperwork and not looking at anything else. That's like when the same supervisor told me when I asked if occasionally an officer could watch speeders on our street, she told me "your neighborhood isn't anything special, it's not like it's one of the upper-income neighborhoods". Shows priorities.

[@nathankoroush7918]

When your above the law. Captain was so upset that he did nothing about it.

[@Darren2269]

It’s the damn union….. guarantee they are union… nothing will happen and even if it did the rest would go on strike, milking the taxpayers….. all bs…..

[@baberoot1998]

Bingo!!!

[@douglee5599]

A cop who thinks he is above the law, hmmmmm, what a surprise.

[@frankyflowers]

he might know the law and parked there because there wasn't a real sign on a pole of a certain size and shape. you can't get a ticket where i live if they don't have a real sign not just paint on the street.

[@chrisk8187]

......do as we TELL you, not as we do...... After all, who has the gun?

[@frankyflowers]

@Rick Sondeland its not a legitimate handicapped space without a sign. a ticket wouldn't hold up in court. its a federal law how handicapped parking spaces should be marked. look it up. people can't be fined with no sign that is the proper height and design.

[@tommygunn1671]

@@frankyflowers you're correct about that but the fact that they didnt mention that & instead said the cop didnt notice probably means he didnt know either. Alotta cops dont actually know the law & and or try to enforce laws that dont exist. I'm not saying I know every law either but difference is it's not my job to enforce laws either.

[@frankyflowers]

@@tommygunn1671 i wonder if they have signs there now. someone could sue them.

[@ParanoiaTheDJ]

How would that response be met if a civilian said they didn't see the paint markings?

[@oldtimer5316]

Tased and pepper sprayed! Arrested for resisting arrest.

[@darthslackus499]

He didn't realize it was handicap parking!? Aren't Police taught and supposed to be observant of their surroundings? He should pay double the fine!

[@Barnaclebeard]

"I didn't see the small child!" Anyway, they're obviously lying.

[@darthslackus499]

@@Barnaclebeard "I didn't see the small child...Anyway, qualified immunity."

[@markmalasics3413]

Just like humans are taught to make comments that actually make sense to the world, sometimes that training needs some re-work. And I guess YOU'RE so perfect in life you can expect everyone else to be. Typical cop-hating parasite.

[@bladebrowntv7822]

The cop is a criminal and needs to be in jail , the cop is a retard

[@overson15]

That doesn't qualify as handicap parking space without a sign posted.. that is a fact! It is the property owner who is in violation of federal law. The person parking in a spot without a posted sign has committed to crime since it doesn’t meet code for a handicap parking spot as defined under the federal guidelines and law . I refer to them as abandoned disabled parking spots . I used to build and lay out parking lots for a living . When a property owner would redesign buildings we would relocate spot and abandoned old ones . We would tell the property owner they could pay us to black out the ground symbols or just leave them to wear off. Interestingly we also recommend not painting the symbols on the ground in the first place .

[@jayr1935]

Funny, the “didn’t see it” excuse doesn’t work for the public?????

[@schmidtythekidd]

exactly

[@Bgtrfvcde]

If the officer misses something that clear, he or she should not be an officer.

[@frankyflowers]

@@Bgtrfvcde those aren't really handicapped spots because there aren't proper signs required by federal law. paint on the street doesn't matter.

[@frankyflowers]

@Marcus Aurelius Valencia there isn't a sign there so how can anyone see it? nobody would get a ticket there if they disputed it

[@carlsaganlives6086]

@@Bgtrfvcde Or making any fundamental thought processes associated with anything past maybe a 6th grader.

[@butterflykisses2592]

I saw a cop parked in handicapped parking and I approached her she said "I'm here on business ma'am" really rudely like I had the nerve to question her. so I called and made a complaint. I was not expecting a call back but I did and they asked me if I wanted her written up or ticketed. I said ticket of course, she wouldn't hesitate to give me one if I was parked illegally so damn right she is gonna get one. I was so happy that she got a ticket Edit: I'm disabled and had to park 7 spots further because she was parked in handicapped so I'm glad she had to apologize to me in person for being rude when I approached her. It was great lol

[@theda850two]

,,, Butterfly,, Now you have to watch your Ps and Qs very carefully for the rest of your life, because that cop and likely the entire department will be out to get you :(

[@umpire5612]

If someone is made to apologize, it's NOT an apology

[@umpire5612]

"...written up or ticketed." Ticketed means nothing if found 'innocent'. Bet yer bottom dollar it was dismissed.

[@jamiemcfall2523]

they are still laughing at you

[@Melanie16040]

Where do you live that they did this?

[@silviodante8304]

Police thought you could also park there when mentally disabled.

[@kingalexander2704]

How could he "not see" the handicap logo when he was pulling into a parking spot? Would he accept that excuse from anyone else?!

[@bash8387]

He’s a cop so he’s telling the truth lol

[@cdhui]

Didn't see something so obvious yet is walking around with a loaded weapon every day.

[@dlmsarge8329]

Because he was busy texting as he pulled in.

[@jiogcyihsugyiocjfdoivhphvw6821]

he was too busy drinking

[@poohbearpooh8758]

Nope

[@jameskimmel8695]

Imagine if you or I parked there "accidentally", we'd still be given a ticket. Fine him as you would a citizen.

[@timsanders5261]

Double

[@redzoom7857]

Right, no way the excuse of “oh, I didn’t see it was marked handicap” would fly for a citizen.

[@jameskimmel8695]

@@kimmy361984 relax bro its alright, he investigated himself and found he did no wrong.

[@bobbyjones7922]

No one is above the law.

[@jameskimmel8695]

@Ogmios Ogmios you're

[@kenjcm]

He should get a ticket the same as anyone else who "accidentally" parked in a disabled parking space.

[@WASRGP]

He knew damn well what the spot was, he just didn't think people would out him for it!!

[@umpire5612]

Because, after all, he's a cop

[@nola3058]

BAM! 👍

[@11C1P]

I used to work in the county jail & sat in MANY court hearings & judges always would tell people that "Ignorance of the law is no excuse" & that would sometimes include some pretty obscure law or ordinances. I've also noticed over the years that doesn't apply to cops, judges, prosecutors or politicians. Laws are for we the little people, not our "betters". 🤬

[@jimhouse9961]

@Cipheiz awww are your panties all wadded up over it? Go lick some more boots jack boy!

[@bored1ca]

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - George Orwell

[@maryjolley4772]

Seriously, he didn't realize it was handicap parking!? If anyone else were to give that explanation they would be laughed at, given a citation, and possibly had their car towed. This officer should be given the same penalties as everyone else!!! And, his commanding officer should not be making excuses for those breaking the law under his command!!

[@russelllitterell2311]

Exactly!!

[@jimstephens7518]

The CO said his officer "made a mistake" as though this exonerated the officer. So the officer is in a position of authority, also carrying a gun, and is such a knucklehead they can make a mistake over something so obvious. I'd rather the CO said, "Yeah, my officer thought he was above the law and could get away with it. It was a foolish move and he's gonna stand in that spot Saturday and wash any handicapped car that parks there." Done. Over.

[@jaydeleon8094]

sign is what makes it a handicapped spot. the lack of one means the building/buisness was not up to code. this would work for anyone taking it to court.

[@vicordecastro2851]

_ he didn't know 'cause he didn't care "... he is the law.." - what a country ❓❗❓

[@jaydeleon8094]

@@vicordecastro2851 see above

[@irenedrager9683]

Pretty sure the handicap cop got a raise and a promotion

[@userofusername]

"The officer says he didn't see the handicapped markings on the pavement." It's called "selective vision." Cops' eyeballs are in a heightened state of alertness when they're on the prowl looking to make arrests and write tickets. But if it affects their personal convenience they can suddenly go completely blind. No need in obeying the laws themselves.

[@umpire5612]

Their noses too: "I think I smell marijuana in your car".... when all else fails

[@kellyw9567]

that excuse wouldn't get me out of a ticket.

[@bmw803]

Those cops aren't too bright either. with social media and cameras on every smartphone, you would think he'd watch his ass, but doesnt seem like it bothers some.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

There are no signs, there are no blue painted lines (required under Indiana code) and handicapped marking square on a lot in paint can reflect light in a manner in which you cannot see it. That's a fact. That's why there ARE those oridinances to paint the lines blue and place a sign at 48" or higher at the space.

[@Mikevdog]

This cop can probably "see" illegal window tint from 3 blocks away.

[@motherofthreeb6337]

😂🤣😅🤣😅🤣😂

[@arthurayers5044]

he can smell weed from across the city. his justice can be obstructed from the county line.

[@tccurtis2932]

Around the corner as well.

[@josephmiller7356]

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[@reallifelima7951]

Is there even such a thing in Indiana? Every time I go to Ft Wayne 95% or more of the cars have their windows limo black

[@lindafurr2404]

"He made a mistake" "he didn't see the markings" HORSE FEATHERS! Would that excuse work for anyone else? He parked there deliberately so his lazy blue tail wouldn't have to walk too far.

[@songthao8550]

Pigs will be pigs..real cops have respects..only pigs like the chief..dont care..its worst than living in north korea..

[@jamespfitz]

How is this guy even employed after that?

[@MH-bz4zd]

A cop once told me "Ignorance of the Law is no excuse..." before he ticketed me as a teen... Same rules should apply to this Cop and ALL Cops...

[@dinoleo3804]

Years of eating too much doughnuts.

[@powerboon2k]

You can't even make a parking mistake these days.

[@theopiner402]

The officer should be ticketed and fined like anyone else would have been.

[@bluebacon1607]

Agreed should be fined like everyone else . sadly i doubt that will happen.

[@j.dragon651]

sung to the tune of "That'll be the Day."

[@cdc3]

No, that's absolutely wrong. The cop knew better and could ticket people for doing that. He should pay DOUBLE...

[@stevecrow559]

So being observant is no longer a requirement for law enforcement.

[@boogiestreet594]

Are you not aware of the real issue here? how over 1.3 MILLION people have looked at this and are completely outraged by it.. it shows ow f*ked our society is... that THIS is the stuff we're spending our time worrying about...

[@grancito2]

@@boogiestreet594 Thin end of the wedge, dickhead, next, if he hasn't already done it, he will abuse peoples' rights, perhaps killing them, get a grip on reality.

[@godfireprime]

or an IQ above 13

[@INDYOSKARS]

AA cops since ? When did AA come in (Affirmitive Action) ?

[@logon235]

People think it's a small matter and let it go, but it all starts with little things like this. Once officers think they can get away with this, they push the boundaries.

[@glenbateman5960]

They're kind of like children that way, aren't they? Always testing the limits to see what they can get away with.

[@Layjus123]

Cops get Qualified Immunity. Cops can ignore all laws, violate rights and get off with zero punishments everytime. They have no responsibility to even know laws or rights and they themselves are in charge of punishing themselves so...zero punishments for anything ever. Never trust a cop, they are a legalized gang member at this point.

[@Bulvan123]

😂😂😂

[@alanjhargreaves]

Would the officer have accepted "I didn't realise it was a handicapped space" from someone he was in the process of writing a ticket for? Of course not. The officer Neds to at the very least get ticket and pay the fine.

[@jetroar17]

Simple. Give him a ticket, same as everyone else would get if they "didn't know it was a handicapped space". What a load of crap..

[@MH-bz4zd]

I remember as a teenager being told "Ignorance of the Law is no excuse..." by a cop before getting a ticket when I broke a law I didn't know existed... This Cop knew what he did and should be fined like everyone else would be...

[@brianwheeler1139]

They are trained to favor their brothers over the public.

[@midrange18]

If I parked there and used the excuse I didn't know it was a handicap spot, they would issue me a ticket saying ignorance is not an excuse.

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the two or even four spots near the door of any establishment are handicapped parking. Cop’s a loser.

[@christianwarrioracademy4893]

Michelle Charlton You're not wrong. It's not always the ones by the door, but rather the ones accessible to the ramp. But it's a pretty safe bet that if it's front and center, you'd probably better double check it's not a handicap spot. Ignorance would never be accepted as an excuse from a citizen. I'm not buying the "I didn't realize" line.

[@politicallyincorrectfyf6337]

Simple solution, give the cop what he would have given a citizen.

[@skywalker6268]

politically incorrect FYF a brutal fucking beat down.

[@calicodnikonian2774]

Nah... just give the errant cop an enema in public.

[@rogerdean5313]

politically incorrect FYF, why the ticket would just get lost...

[@Hello.people.575]

They don't care and would do it again. A Police officer is trained to observe the details. He and his boss will say anything because the Police Officer got caught.

[@nadineaj]

The space was clearly marked. Have him pay the fine from his own pocket just like any other guilty citizen!

[@bigpatty823]

Actually it's not marked in compliance, thus not a protected handicapped spot. There needs to be a vertical sign too, not just pavement marking.

[@Derikimi]

"Sorry, I didn't know murder as illegal. I am so embarrassed"

[@jordanmc9015]

lol, yeah thats apt

[@DustinRodriguez1_0]

Simple solution, give him the exact same penalty that any other person would suffer if that officer ticketed them for parking in a handicap spot. That also means if it incurs points on their license or whatever, he incurs those as well. It's also pretty disgusting that the chief would lie to cover his officers butt by claiming that the officer "didn't know" it was a handicapped spot. Of course he did. And even if he didn't (in which case he absolutely 100% needs to be removed from the streets if he is that unobservant of traffic laws and markings) everyone knows that ignorance is never a defense.

[@jaydeleon8094]

ok, so nothing then. Becuase it wasn't a handicaped spot. without the sign it's a regular spot, as such the sign is required.

[@randomreviews2559]

Man, it sure does look like there’s a giant figure of a man sitting in a wheelchair right in the middle of the parking spot. But hey, maybe all parking spots have that where your from

[@jaydeleon8094]

@@randomreviews2559 those mean nothing. It isn’t a handicap spot unless there is a posted sign in front of it, either on a wall or a post. The sign is only there for the space to be spotted easier.

[@billp4]

@@jaydeleon8094 That excuse should work the same as it would for you or me.

[@jaydeleon8094]

@@billp4 actually did buddy. It’s not an excuse if it’s a fact. Used it before in Baltimore, DC, Hershey, San Antonio, and Houston before. If the cops push it you can call for a supervisor.

[@qhurbagha8474]

The officer is pathological liar they should investigate him and mark my word they would find perjury central.

[@ymac7245]

Next time i'll use his excuse: "sorry officer i didnt notice, i'm so embarrassed rn" I wonder if that'll get me off the hook

[@Civerius]

If you provide sufficient enough proof and get some organizations involved, you could probably pull a landmark trial in supreme court. Because in the eyes of the law, this fucking pig broke the law, and thats it.

[@carmineleonardi4875]

No chance bro your not above the law

[@dbergerac9632]

Some years ago as I was walking out of a Walmart, I saw a cop writing a ticket for a vehicle parked illegally in a handicapped space. The handicap spaces were three spaces facing three spaces. The cop had actually found a way to "park" his car into ALL of the remaining five spaces. I took a picture and showed it to the local newspaper. The editor loved the picture but said " I can't use this, I have to live here." - LaGrange GA.

[@Maybe-So]

dbergerac - - and this is why we have social media.

[@dbergerac9632]

@@Maybe-So I wish there had been social media back then. Accountability to the public, enforced by the public.

[@mdr212roger4]

He didn’t see the marking?! Would that excuse work for you and me? He should have been ticketed and fined just like the punishment for a non law enforcement agent

[@FFM0594]

If a member of the public used that excuse a drugs test would swiftly follow.

[@ronaldcole7415]

If a cop can't see all the indicators this was a handicapped parking spot, then nothing he sees in the course of his duties is to be believed. He admitted he's completely incompetent.

[@calvinjosey5784]

“Of course I was upset when I saw it” but I won’t do anything about it

[@williammassey911]

Chief, both you and your officer are LIARS! Your only real concern is answering questions which make you look like an IDIOT! Try being a man instead of a pillow biter and say that the officer was WRONG and I have disciplined for it. What discipline? At least every crappy detail I can think of. But you stand behind your officer and tell bald faced lies. CHUMP!!!!!!

[@thisshouldbeentertaining3386]

Officer claims he didn't see the big wheelchair logo or striped lanes....worse his chief backs up his lie 🤦

[@williammassey911]

@@thisshouldbeentertaining3386 He said it with a straight face too.

[@thisshouldbeentertaining3386]

@@williammassey911 and he started off his interview with saying he was angry about it....if you are angry about it , that means he must've done something wrong ...but he backpedals to protect the blue line 🤦

[@dougcoffey3496]

“I didn’t know it was a handicapped spot!” Really… you didn’t notice the fact that it had a huge marked off area when you got out of the car leading to a ramp? You just missed all that. You didn’t notice the sign? You didn’t notice the paint? Does this guy really think we’re that stupid? Either he is WOEFULLY incompetent, or he’s blatantly lying. I would normally say just give him a ticket, and let him pay a fine, but because of that bullshit excuse I don’t think he should be a police officer anymore.

[@sarahdee1169]

They always cover the cops butt by saying that " he's unavailable for questions", or something. I had a neighbor who accidentally parked in a handicap parking space at a grocery store, and said the exact same thing, she got a ticket for $450.00.

[@dougcoffey3496]

@@sarahdee1169 “laws for thee, but not for me”

[@sarahdee1169]

@@dougcoffey3496 A friend and i went to a red lobster and saw that same thing, 5 fat cops stuffing their faces beside ours. We let them know about them breaking the law. Everyone seemed to side with the cops though. People are so disrespectful and inconsiderate these days. I think i see the point of view of cop killers, i sure don't approve of that for many reasons but alot of cops are narcisstic bullies behind badges. There are times when i wish that someone would beam me off this dumb planet.

[@Bob3519]

That’s the same cop that will testify in court that you failed to stop before a right turn from two blocks away.

[@dannyscott5821]

That's kinda drastic yes I say whatever fine he gets triple it because the judge will take into account he's a cop and reduce his fine anyways

[@jgrab1]

> "He didn't see the marking on the pavement." Would that excuse work if he were writing up a ticket for a motorist?

[@sabastianscottmcclintock4062]

nope

[@kvogel9245]

LOL

[@zunkman1]

"I didn't see the red light."

[@user-mo8gw9om1z]

nope, then they would have searched your car and put a gun to your head. This cop probably got promoted

[@OneMeanArtist]

They say ignorance of the law is no excuse... unless you're a cop.

[@stevevw3385]

This isn't an employee/policy issue. Thee law was broken and there is only one remedy. The "remedy" is for the offender to be cited and go through the process, just like anyone else that broke the same law!

[@christopherespinosa7319]

I'm disabled & blind in my right eye, & I have no trouble seeing the HUGE BLUE Handicap signs painted on the parking stall pavement when I use them. This cop just didn't care, let's keep it real.

[@Stubbee]

Ignorance of the law is not a defense. - so says law enforcement everywhere

[@michaelalguire419]

You are absolutely correct. They even say that about laws that most people don't know exist.

[@soillife1]

Certainly

[@Bishka100]

Maybe he should be made to memorize every handicapped parking space in the city and not get his driving license back until he has passed a test on them :-)

[@davidschmidt270]

Yup.....it's on the Court House in downtown Phoenix.....yet sheriff Joe arpio when caught misappropriating funds said " i didn't know".....they use that excuse all the time and get away with it, but not everybody else, oh no

[@MH-bz4zd]

Was told as a teen that "Ignorance of the Law is no excuse..." before being ticketed for a traffic law I didn't know I had broken...

[@a-totally-random-person]

He knew what he was doing. He's just used to being a cop and not having to worry about certain laws being enforced because he's a cop.

[@pastmasterdan4080]

You can’t confront the Lafayette police. The stories I could tell. Yes, I’m from there, and it is/was the biggest democrat stronghold of corruption I’ve ever experienced! One of their Judges ran an insurance payoff racket until he finally went to prison. Judge Wireman I believe it was. Nasty folk…

[@waynesellers9929]

WOW... If an officer claims the didn't see a HUGE handicapped sign on the pavement and another sign right in front of the parking space, then he is either blind, a liar or is so entitled he didn't care! So... what did the chief and the mayor do about it???????

[@maintainer747]

There is an old saying that I heard growing up: "ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking the law" So unless that officer receives a ticket for breaking the law, he will never be qualified to write a ticket for someone breaking the traffic laws. IMHO

[@northernsnow6982]

@Cipheiz it's funny how pavement markings on the road have to be followed, this includes turning lanes and no passing zones among other things, while driving at road speeds. Yet when you are driving slow they don't mean shit. I guess you don't have to park inside the lines either. Just park wherever you want, because you can't see the lines on the ground, and there is no signs indicating where they are. Unless he wasn't paying attention while parking perfectly between the lines, he should have noticed the markings on the ground saying it's an accessible spot. Law about signage or not, he wasn't paying attention while driving. He should have know accessible spots are near the front doors of a business, and in a lot that size there is more than one of these types of spots.

[@northernsnow6982]

@Cipheiz ok so I can drive wherever I want on the road, because the markers on the ground don't hold any legal powers. Especially in the winter which it is clearly not winter in this situation. I'll just drive on any side of the road, because there are no signs indicating lanes. Also when I park, I'm going to pull up to the front door with my truck parked sideways, because the markings on the ground aren't enforceable.

[@northernsnow6982]

@Cipheiz stfu about where I live. I ignored that part of your comment for a reason. But since you want to bring up were I live. Where I live the cops are trained common courtesy and park further away from businesses, I know this for a fact. As a result, I've never seen a cop car this close to a business, unless it was an emergency. So this would have never been an issue. I don't know where you live, but to excuse a cop for wrongdoing is appalling where I come from. And when they break the law, or just act irresponsible, they get reprimanded for it, because they aren't above the law. Enough lawsuits have been won against them that they are trained in order to save money, not just for common courtesy. This includes parking where they are supposed to. I'm glad I don't live where you do, and cops don't think that they are better than everyone else. And if I'm being silly about how you can park, because markings on the ground don't mean anything as a civilian, then this cop is more silly using it as an excuse for himself.

[@northernsnow6982]

@Cipheiz some laws require this, and others require that, and others require a different thing all together is a stupid way to operate. Edit: I'm glad where I live, any of the prior mentioned ways, that are visible, are legal ways to enforce the law. And it's not just willy-nilly depending on the situation, as that is too hard to enforce.

[@lippershey1]

“Didn’t realize it was a handicapped parking spot?” Please. 1. Parking spot clearly marked 2. Rockstar parking spot would usually clue you in that it could be handicap parking. 3. The painted lines next to the spot for wheelchair access would be another indicator. I thought one of the first things they teach in cop school, is be aware of your surroundings. Is this the kind of deputy you want patrolling our streets, keeping us safe?

[@r0nb0h0ju]

Wheres the signage posted declaring this spot legally a handicapped spot? Painting on the ground of private property is meaningless legally.

[@anthonythorp7291]

Way back when, I took a written test for a police job. We were given an accident scene picture to look at for ???? 2 minutes. I focused on street names, license plates, bystanders, and such. Then we were given a test on it. One question was "where's the McDonald's ". Fortunately I noticed the build board sign saying two blocks up and on the right. Never did become a cop. Everywhere I applied a big city cop applied and usually got hired. I was not willing to start in the big city.

[@chipchaser44]

the first thinks they teach them are, stop resisting and I feared for my life. I thought everybody knew that.

[@singledijjiti.q.2294]

Plus they gave him a gun & told him to use it in public

[@billh.1940]

The first thing they teach cops is that they are above the law!

[@ndq2]

If it was a member of the public that said they didnt see the sign you would get a ticket anyway.

[@peppers8489]

When I was a LEO, we were taught to be very observant and aware of our surroundings .

[@JuanRamirez-md7pj]

"The officer made a mistake" obviously. The mistake was believing himself ABOVE the laws he is paid and took an oath to uphold. "The officer says, "He didn't see the marking on the pavement." I have one question for that statement, if you or I, or ANY civilian tried to use that as an excuse, would the POLICE be so forgiving? Absolutely NOT.

[@dkh4950]

I guess he couldn't see that handi sign in front of his car when he was parking either.

[@catlover1986]

In nearly all states, there is a sign directly in front of handicapped spots. But not in the location in the picture. That is an issue, because the spots seem to be improperly marked. In my state, spots must be painted and have a sign to be valid.

[@beckyhenkel7917]

@@dkh4950 Very poor eyesight. He shouldn't be driving. With all the markings around, he failed to see them. That guy is a traffic hazard! He should not be driving at all.

[@beckyhenkel7917]

@@catlover1986 But he does not live in your State. He is used to those markings the way they are like everyone else. That's no excuse. He is legally blind. He should not drive.

[@catlover1986]

@@beckyhenkel7917 In the photo they showed, a different spot did have a sign. I'm not so sure their rules are different from mine (which most states follow). The reason signs are required, is because ground markings are very easy to miss.

[@anthonyharrison6634]

The guy in an actual wheelchair making that face next to the cop car makes that pic so much more priceless on so many levels.

[@ullgeologist]

That pic should become a meme! 🤣🤣

[@faustus5481]

The police chief said, "The officer made a mistake....he didn't realize it was handicapped." So if I make a 'mistake,' is that all I need to say to get out of a ticket?

[@naota3k]

It's very clear!

[@237g]

You would get a 300$ parking ticket.

[@bellearielauroradisneybust5501]

it is clearly marked he should pay more attention to the space he is pulling into.he should have the same thing happen that happens to us if we was to park there without a tag

[@anxey7177]

That excuse only works if your a police officer. You should know that.

[@bellearielauroradisneybust5501]

+Anxey no even the chief of police that it's wrong for a cop to park there

[@JWP452]

The officer outright lied about not knowing the space was for handicapped people.

[@poohbearpooh8758]

Law enforcement has become a a thorn in the sides of communities they are supposed to serve and protect. As a retired police officer I am embarrassed and ashamed of the behavior of officers currently in service. Shameful just Shameful. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@DaBinChe]

You know the thing that changed is that Police officers used to be peace keepers, but are now "enforcement" officers. That is what changed and the whole mentality of LEO. I don't ever recall the term LEO being used in 30+years ago, it was always police officer, public safety officer, peace keepers, etc....never ENFORCEMENT.

[@yeudoi66]

Would u please go arrest that pig for lying 🤥 & have you ever turned in a BAD cop I say hell NO😅

[@modularmuse]

"He didn't see it". Great, use this evidence the next time he pulls someone over and it's disputed. "The officer admits to having lapses".

[@chriskoch9829]

Good call.

[@timmack2415]

Them: " I didn't know it was handicap parking" To us: ignorance is no excuse

[@luci-fer250]

BINGO!!!!!!!!!

[@Alex-zq6er]

Right and the other dude who pulled the fire alarm at a SENATE HEARING claiming he thought it was a Door handle

[@TampaTec]

What?! he didn't know was he blind that sign is HUGE! give him a ticket, easy solution.

[@JackG79]

idk how this officer got out of this without a ticket. Had that been you or me '" I didn't see it" would have simply amounted to a confession, and we would have been stuck with the ticket.

[@8UMadBro8]

Too bad ignorance of the law isn't an excuse...whether they saw it or not it should be a ticket..

[@daleschaeffner2043]

Seems like the cop had to add lying to the no parking problem. I'm sure he would not buy that excuse from anyone else. It seems no matter what, the police are (or at least won't ever admit,) they are wrong. Shame, shame,shame.

[@jaydeleon8094]

Tampatec here’s the thing. The ones on the ground don’t mean anything according to law. That’s why they have signs. They weren’t properly marked. This is because, such as in the case when a parking lot is redone, handicap spaces could be removed or moved to another spot, but businesses don’t really remove the spot, it’s just covered(sometimes not even that), but still clearly visible. Here you would be asked to move, if you don’t or try to fight it, then you’ll get a ticket(though this is to the officers discretion, in a case where the parking lot is more packed and close spaces are at a premium, you will likely get a ticket)

[@GenerationalDisappointment]

If he was blind, there wouldn't have been a problem here lol

[@DAGG2]

Pay the fine officer. Like everyone else.

[@robbiecrosbie4506]

if he didn't see the markings then he shouldn't be a cop and driving a car because he obviously can't see. not exactly hard to miss

[@captainclasher6459]

Robbie Crosbie sort of hard to though, it's kind of faded

[@thebandanapirates8591]

Captain Clasher not really

[@adoraci_]

There's no sign at the spot which is usually the easiest thing to see. There's a 7-11 near me that has a handicap spot with no sign and a faded marking on the ground. I only realized it was there a couple years after having started going there.

[@jonesy4588]

30 day suspension without pay will cure this

[@stanroberts4820]

Can you say double standard. ..I knew you could.

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Yes. “Standard Operating Police Procedure”.

[@TSZatoichi]

Give him a ticket and his day in court, just like every other CITIZEN!

[@gregmunson7320]

would have been even funnier, if IHOP had the car towed

[@aennaenn7468]

Lots of cities have ordinances requiring you to get permission from the cops to tow, they'd never do it to their vehicle.

[@tonylopez6585]

Dude cops own the towing companies basically lmao

[@tonylopez6585]

Smurfette Did It exactly. Many people are unaware that the government has its hands in every company even gambling

[@georgetaylor8535]

IT WOULD BE BETTER TO RIOT AND SET THAT CRUISER ON FIRE.

[@northernsnow6982]

Even without noticing the symbol on the ground, as a cop he should have known that the yellow area beside the car only exists to make room for wheelchairs. It is common knowledge that is what those are for, as stated in any driving handbook. His excuse is invalid. To make sure all officers understand the same thing, they should have training on the matter, at his expense and not the tax payers.

[@PatrickLHawkins]

The Cop who parked right next him must have been blind too not to say something to his buddy who he clearly met up to eat with at the IHOP.

[@chrispraz5198]

"I didn't notice it was a handicapped spot" How come that excuse doesn't work for private citizens?

[@irenedrager9683]

The cop should get a citation,he is not above the law

[@paulamccabe6588]

Thank God they're "looking into it". Now I feel better.

[@jaybeezy9670]

Paula McCabe Its safe to say that its in good hands.

[@cipher88101]

LOL no kidding that was a close one

[@kaizenchaosprimordial8945]

@@cipher88101 yea cops at time of this incident did an investigation on other cops hurrah

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

So, this cop could not recognize regular parking/traffic markings, but he's out there everyday handing out traffic and parking tickets that cost people thousands of dollars. Outstanding!

[@jaydeleon8094]

marking on the floor means nothing. without the sign, its just a regular parking space. this is how it works nationally as far as I know.

[@ColbyOttoOutdoors]

@@jaydeleon8094 i know in are state you have to have a sign in front of the parking space for it to actually be considered a “handicap Parking spot”

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

@@ColbyOttoOutdoors our

[@jaydeleon8094]

@@ColbyOttoOutdoors yep, think it’s federal? If not the majority of states follow that rule.

[@alexmarshall4331]

Love ya handle Randle!!! 👉🇬🇧👈👉💎👈

[@j.dizzle9994]

I think his excuse is worse than the violation. He didn’t know it was a handicap spot may work for a 16 yr old! But for a cop?🤦🏿‍♂️

[@kristopherbenner3730]

What is it that a cop would say to someone else: ignorance is not a excuse. But I guess for cops, they have their own laws, meaning that they do as they please.

[@iseeteefilms.4575]

Wow! How can you trust that officers testimony, if he can't even see where he's parking

[@shirleyrussell7089]

Really 🤓🤓give him some glasses.

[@gutspraygore]

"I didn't know it was a handicapped spot." Gonna be fair, this actually proves that he was legally allowed to park there because he is, indeed, handicapped. On another note, oh dear lord in heaven, please protect us from our protectors.

[@TimeSurfer206]

Your prayer there is quite similar to my prayer "for" the Christians: "Dear God, please save me... "From those who want to save me from myself."

[@chawkz]

😂😂

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

You cannot see any sign in front of the vehicle and in most states a handicapped painting on the surface doesn't suffice denoting a handicapped spot because at times they are difficult to see. There is a reason why they have upright signs.

[@buzzline1544]

@CipheizHe still chose to park there, and it wasn't snowing. So he either knew about this technicality and decided to use it to take up a space a disabled person could use, in which case he's a liar, and an awful cunt. Or, he genuinely didn't see the giant sign on the ground, in which case there is a partially blind person behind the wheel, with a gun.

[@browneyes5126]

That officer knew exactly where he was parking

[@zacharyspencer8321]

Officer claims he "didn't know the space was 'Handicapped". Any cop will tell you that ignorance of the law is no excuse. Try telling a cop that you "didn't know" that the space you parked in was reserved for handicapped drivers.

[@LucidDreamer54321]

According to police chiefs, misbehavior by a member of their department is always an "unintentional mistake".

[@vickikay54]

As mine are.

[@theweirdo61]

@@vickikay54 Only difference is, when an ordinary citizen says "oops I didn't realise" the officer will say that is not good enough and proceed to give you a ticket

[@livinginthepast7085]

Are you kidding me. Lying pigs

[@lisamarieashby2523]

No, it's an unintentional "being caught and called out".

[@LBG-cf8gu]

Exactly!

[@TedBronson1918]

Discipline? Hell, Give him a huge ticket like HE would give anyone else that he caught committing the same offense ! "Didn't realize it" is a bullshit excuse as that entire area is well marked and painted. Another point against him for trying to lie his way out of it. A cop knows damned well areas near the doors are usually reserved for the handicapped. The cop simply had no real excuse for doing that. I wonder how he was "disciplined"

[@My-Pal-Hal]

TedBronson1918 Probably got Paid Leave lol tear...

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Told he was a bad boy. Don’t do it again.

[@tdrewman]

He would pay the ticket and the Union would get his money back and ticket thrown out.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

The Drewman And who would issue the ticket... Only Judge Judy 😂

[@420danmaynard]

He got a paid vacation and his chief told him to be more careful next time he breaks the law.