Handicapped Parking Problems - Disabilities Message Board

Parden · 07-30-2007, 08:28 AM

Can you relate to some of these problems:
1. Tired of not being able to find a handicap parking space.
2. Disgusted of drivers illegally parked in a handicap parking space.
3. Appalled of drivers illegally parked in the striped areas blocking your access to your mobility van's side door and ramp.
4. Sick of seeing a driver park in a handicap parking space and then physically 'run' into the mall or store especially when you need an oxygen tank.
Let's hear about your stories, photograph their cars and license plates

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These inconsiderate drivers are breaking the law and it is becoming not just a local problem but a NATIONAL PROBLEM. So Unite Now!

Samee · 07-30-2007, 12:53 PM

I can understand your frustration over this, but you don't know each person's disability. Though I would question a person who can "run" but still we don't know their disability.

I for one have a handicap parking plate. If you were to meet me, you think, "how is she disabled" Though you can't feel the pain I am in constantly in my legs and left foot. Unless you walked with me for a while then you would see I can't walk for long periods of time with out a big increase in pain levels...
Plus the one you can't see is, I forget where I park my car because I get confused.

I have ran to my car once, with much regret and I paid for it for days on end with increase pain levels....

So, unless we can gain access to one's medical records I would say your speaking out of frustration but unfairly so.

Those who park in a space that does not have a legal right to do so, report them to the location you are at and have their car towed.

ICC · 07-31-2007, 02:14 AM

I have to agree. I have had a hadicapped plate since I first suffered a back injury at age 45. My Dr. filled out all papers with my dx and the State passed it. To look at me you might no think I am disabled but since then have suffered many other disorders that you can't see. I can't run and don't. I have had many older people especially give me a dirty look and then check my plates. It's insulting at times because their assumption is that since I am younger I couldn't possibly be disabled or in pain. I do relate to others parking in hadicapped spots and I have to walk from theother end of the parking lot. I have yet to have any of the 2-3 stores I go to do anything about it.

ICC

hessie28 · 07-31-2007, 09:34 PM

I would like to get a handicapped tag but I feel like people will look at me and say "she is young and looks fine". I know I think it myself. Many times I am dragging my butt across a parking lot in horrible pain and I see someone park in the handicapped spot and run into the store. Then I think to myself am I stupid for not getting a tag. If I had a tag I would only park there when necessary. If there were an empty spot a few away from a handicapped spot I would take it and save the handicapped spot for someone else. My doctor would sign in a minute but I feel funny getting the tag. I think the people you see running in are probably borrowing someone's car and are rude and park there. That is my take. It goes back to a subject on the back forum. Some of us have disabilities that no one can see so people don't believe us.

ICC · 08-01-2007, 02:55 AM

hessie.....I totally understand what you're saying. I know people who borrow there parents plachard to get a good spot. That's just plain lazy and mean. I also have no porblem not using a handicapped spot if there is another close by.

ICC