If you got a $1760 parking violation would you cry?

[justoh]

It's kind of sad - I spent a few years working with developmentally handicapped people (and mentally handicapped) - many were in wheelchairs, some used walkers, etc. Even though we had the placard, we didn't use the handicap parking places. Except for some particular illnesses, I find it bizarre that people going to malls, for instance, need a handicapped spot. "Hey, park 40 feet closer, and walk 2 miles inside."

Isn't it also potentially hazardous for them to be wheeling or stumbling around moving cars further away from the entrance? The handicap stalls are also isolated so as to guarantee that there's enough room to open the doors completely and more easily remove a wheelchair or whatever. There's also something to be said for there usually being a spot free for them, in case they may have some condition which might be aggravated by driving around and waiting, maybe in the hot sun or whatever.

edit: oh i guess you do mention exceptions.

 

[Tommy2000GT]

When I see a 8" lifted truck with big tires with a placard, it is pretty hilarious. They are easy targets for cops who are looking for fraudsters.