[MG1]

http://www.handicappedfraud.org/

http://community.parkingmobility.com/parkingmobility/topics/what_cities_or_municipalities_support_parking_mobi lity

Trial run in Vancouver.

[hchang]

They deserve it...

[seakrait]

yup. heard this on the news weeks ago. totally should be in permanent effect and the city should hand out tickets.

it just irritates me the lack of common courtesy that people display every day.

hold open a door for a stranger, no "you're welcome", etc. etc. *sigh*

[TOPEC]

i think the ones that arent disabled/handicapped, but park on those spots WITH a valid handicapped sign is worst. i know at least 1 person that does this, and he drives a manual.

[- kT]

there's a lot of ways for this to not completely work

example - my mom broke her leg last year, and when i went to lansdowne to pick her up after physio, i'd park in the handicap spot (with her handicap sign) so i could see her come out, and go to the front to pick her up. or i'd park in the handicap spot (so she wouldnt have to walk all the way to the car) and go inside to get her or something

now to people that didn't see the entire issue, i parked in the handicap spot and then just went inside or something

but i do agree, the handicap spots are being abused a lot. same with those odd malls that have expectant mother spots, etc.

but with any luck, they'll be able to check the validity (ie - if you have anybody in your family with a legitimate handicap sign, because they have to be registered) and then go ahead and hand out fines or whatnot

[hchang]

there's a lot of ways for this to not completely work

example - my mom broke her leg last year, and when i went to lansdowne to pick her up after physio, i'd park in the handicap spot (with her handicap sign) so i could see her come out, and go to the front to pick her up. or i'd park in the handicap spot (so she wouldnt have to walk all the way to the car) and go inside to get her or something



Well as long as you have the handicap sign you won't get reported I don't think... it's just targeting people without handicap signs who park in handicap parking spaces.

[- kT]

Well as long as you have the handicap sign you won't get reported I don't think... it's just targeting people without handicap signs who park in handicap parking spaces.

not really

Handicappedfraud.org was launched as a community service effort to end the misuse of handicapped parking spaces and placards.

placards are the signs

it makes sense though, handicaps signs aren't hard to get nowadays. i've seen countless people getting in and out of cars parked in handicap spots, and they're (physically) 100% fine, and alone

[Vansterdam]

gG

[Greenstoner]

rat city

[MG1]

I'm glad they're doing something about the issue.

I drive my mom, who's 87 years old, to the doctor and shopping about once a month. She has the card and I use it. I never use the card if I am not driving her around. I've seen young people use their parents' card to park in designated areas. Not cool. I confronted one of them and tried to shame them into leaving. Their come back was, "We have the card, so we can park here." Can't really argue that, I guess. Still, not right.

As for the ratting people out comment. That's the exact reason behind the kind of society we live in nowadays. All the crime and violence we have is a result of people looking the other way and not seeing the big picture. Sure, handicapped parking may not be a big deal in the eyes of some people, but the attitude carries on to other things.

Littering, lying, cheating, stealing, etc. It all leads to bigger things.



Sorry. I'm getting sick and tired of people getting away with shit. Especially, when it causes problems for others.

The police couldn't be bothered with stuff like this. They have bigger fish to fry, so to speak. Stuff like this needs to be looked after by all of us. Little by little, it makes a difference. When I walk around and see litter and it isn't filthy shit, I pick it up. Just because I can. Who knows? One day, Vancouver might actually become a city of polite people again.

[RFlush]

This reminds me of that Seinfield episode when they go to the shopping mall and park in the handicap spot. Hah, good episode.

[Iceman-19]

I like to park in handicapped spaces, while handicapped people, make handicapped faces!

[MarkyMark]

So what disability actually warrants a handicap parking sign, is it only be issued to people with trouble walking or could someone with a disease that may not be so evident when you look at them qualify too?

If they legally have a handicap sign what can you really do
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[68style]

^
It doesn't take much, I know someone who has minor M.S. that has one, you'd never know by looking at the person although they never use it either...

[Qmx323]

http://www.sparc.bc.ca/frequently-asked-questions

heres the link that says what qualifies you to get a handicap placard.

seems pretty lenient to me, maybe they are the ones that need to tighten up on the criteria

[CRS]

http://www.sparc.bc.ca/frequently-asked-questions

heres the link that says what qualifies you to get a handicap placard.

seems pretty lenient to me, maybe they are the ones that need to tighten up on the criteria

Except then there would be huge public outrage.

[Soundy]

An oldie, but a classic:

http://www2.moltenimage.com/photos/revscene/abby-parking.jpg

[Truenosan]

i think the ones that arent disabled/handicapped, but park on those spots WITH a valid handicapped sign is worst. i know at least 1 person that does this, and he drives a manual.

lol, I know who you are referring to :p

[nns]

I remember back when I was at BCIT, I noticed a lot of modified cars were parked in the handicapped spots. They had handicap decals too.

I remember this 1 silver RSX, he'd park in a bunch of different handicapped spots around campus all the time. The guy liked using his remote starter apparently. More than a few times I've seen it running while parked with the owner no where in sight. I even posted a picture of it in RS spotted, but surprise, it got deleted. The owner must've called in a favor here.

Kind of tempted to post it again..

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[TOPEC]

lol, I know who you are referring to :p

yes u dont need to be smart to know who im talking abt.

[Mr.JDM]

i had a legal pass for 1 year and always had old foggies hassled me parking or people giving me the evil look. it was nice and all but getting hassled by people is not a real bonus. they just completely assume that young person just using a fake pass.. but really i have some spinal injury. even got a ticket at granville island for it. but they canceled the ticket eventually.

[van_driver]

:lol at licence plate


02/17/10 Bradenton FL none DJ Papa

[TheKingdom2000]

This seems fruitless to me...

[1990TSI]

I always double park that motherfucker sideways in handicapped spots.

Seriously though, It would be nice to have one for parking at BCIT, I'm gonna try to scam one for 2nd year so I can leave half an hour later.

[Kamui712]

ppl should send in pictures from bonsor, the handicap spaces are always full there from parents who go see their kids at a program or ppl just using the gym.

[hotjoint]

:lol at modified cars packed in handicapped spots

[twitchyzero]

is it wrong to park in handicap spots for a few minutes while waiting for someone?

[quasi]

i had a legal pass for 1 year and always had old foggies hassled me parking or people giving me the evil look. it was nice and all but getting hassled by people is not a real bonus. they just completely assume that young person just using a fake pass.. but really i have some spinal injury. even got a ticket at granville island for it. but they canceled the ticket eventually.

That's what sucks you never know. I would use one from time to time when i drove my 28 year old friend around. He had cancer and couldn't walk very far without getting fatigued. People just assume things which is retarded.

I'm all for them going after people who abuse the privilege though.

[sulos]

is it wrong to park in handicap spots for a few minutes while waiting for someone?

Yes.....
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[Mr.JDM]

Stolen handicap parking pass. But the guy is long gone out of this country


I remember back when I was at BCIT, I noticed a lot of modified cars were parked in the handicapped spots. They had handicap decals too.

I remember this 1 silver RSX, he'd park in a bunch of different handicapped spots around campus all the time. The guy liked using his remote starter apparently. More than a few times I've seen it running while parked with the owner no where in sight. I even posted a picture of it in RS spotted, but surprise, it got deleted. The owner must've called in a favor here.

Kind of tempted to post it again..



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[slammer111]

Parents who lend their handicapped cards to their kids get no sympathy when their kids end up on the wrong side of the tracks.

With that said, the problem is that many people that "look" physically fine can have major injuries. Just because the driver can walk like a normal guy, doesn't mean both his legs are real.

[buddy]

saw a Porsche 911 parked in a handicap spot and got blocked behind by a hugh, beat up domestic with handicap sign hanging on the rear view mirror in the Richmond center CIBC parking a month or two ago ...

this young guy standing right next to the Porsche, whom I assume is the driver, was pumping smokes and talking on the cell at the same time; the domestic either needed that much space to get out of the car or was trying to make a point, he took up almost another one third of the other lane and everybody had to squeeze through slowly

everyone drove by gave him a dirty look since he was the only one who stood there and was definely part of it, you think he was pissed? I drove by the same spot after an hour of shopping, he was still standing there smoking and waiting for the domestic guy to show up ...

I sure hope he is not here reading this post now ...

[!Yaminashi]

Who knows? One day, Vancouver might actually become a city of polite people again.

One can only hope

[Gt-R R34]

That's what sucks you never know. I would use one from time to time when i drove my 28 year old friend around. He had cancer and couldn't walk very far without getting fatigued. People just assume things which is retarded.

I'm all for them going after people who abuse the privilege though.

I've totally been bitch'ed at by people thinking I parked there cuz i had a handicap sign. Being Decently young, some people bring out the shit storm when I get out for parking there. BUT what they never understand is, i have handicapped family member inside the mall/stores whatever, and i park there to pick them up.

So this "handicap" fraud system will never work, cuz they JUST don't know if it fraud or not.

[sonick]

is it wrong to park in handicap spots for a few minutes while waiting for someone?

Yes.

[tool001]

just because somebody looks ok, has 2 legs/ 2 arms doesn't mean that they cannot be disabled/handicap. This system will of course take people in who are taking advantage of the system but also will create problems who are infact handicap/disabled.
leave the policing to the police.

[MG1]

So this "handicap" fraud system will never work, cuz they JUST don't know if it fraud or not.

On the contrary. It is much better this way, because they will know the circumstances. Much better than some irrate person coming around and taking matters into their own hands. I think this is more about a car parked in a handicapped space without the placard.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

That's what sucks you never know. I would use one from time to time when i drove my 28 year old friend around. He had cancer and couldn't walk very far without getting fatigued. People just assume things which is retarded.

I'm all for them going after people who abuse the privilege though.

yeah man, i've learnt a lot about who or what disabilities some ppl have to get passes. some of them u cant tell, it's internal, or spinal injury. they cant walk far, or have weak muscles, or whatever, you never know.

[babykiller]

There's nothing wrong with parking in handicapped spaces if you aren't handicapped. Sometimes you just have better things to do right? Like I really wanted the flu shot right when it came out so i went to the clinic and parked in two HC spots (cuz I don't want some crip with crazy legs denting the Bronco with their iron lung). I go in and there's this huge line! And not a line of cool people like outside the Roxy, but ugly people like olds and babies and gay shit like that. So obvs I just push to the front of the line and get my shot and then blasted home in the HOV lane. It was rad.

Joking, of course. People who park in handicapped spots when they shouldn't should get blowdarted with AIDS as they get out of the car. Like "LOL your life expectancy is handicapped now!"

[Soundy]

On the contrary. It is much better this way, because they will know the circumstances. Much better than some irrate person coming around and taking matters into their own hands. I think this is more about a car parked in a handicapped space without the placard.

Bingo. Guy puts a card up, gets out, you think he looks fine, so you send in a pic... they'll look and see the card, say "WTF?", and click "delete".

[Brianrietta]

I have a very serious case of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome, so I have a pass. The thing is that I look completely normal. I walk completely normally. I just can't walk for more than 200-300 meters without having to sit down and rest for 10 minutes. Old people (often without a pass or condition of their own) tend to glare and occasionally harass me until I tell them off and direct them to the dash where my pass is sitting. I generally finish my verbal tirade with "I'd love to stand here and chat, but I physically can't, so I'm going to go on into *name of establishment* and you can go back to harassing people." The problem of people misusing the passes and spaces are much more pronounced in Toronto (although also much better enforced) because with my pass I have free parking at on-street meters, exemption from no parking rules, etc.

http://www.toronto.ca/transportation/parking/disabled_parking.htm

[Mr.JDM]

its also free in richmond. not in vancouver tho. :)

I have a very serious case of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome, so I have a pass. The thing is that I look completely normal. I walk completely normally. I just can't walk for more than 200-300 meters without having to sit down and rest for 10 minutes. Old people (often without a pass or condition of their own) tend to glare and occasionally harass me until I tell them off and direct them to the dash where my pass is sitting. I generally finish my verbal tirade with "I'd love to stand here and chat, but I physically can't, so I'm going to go on into *name of establishment* and you can go back to harassing people." The problem of people misusing the passes and spaces are much more pronounced in Toronto (although also much better enforced) because with my pass I have free parking at on-street meters, exemption from no parking rules, etc.

http://www.toronto.ca/transportation/parking/disabled_parking.htm

[Anjew]

There's nothing wrong with parking in handicapped spaces if you aren't handicapped. Sometimes you just have better things to do right? Like I really wanted the flu shot right when it came out so i went to the clinic and parked in two HC spots (cuz I don't want some crip with crazy legs denting the Bronco with their iron lung). I go in and there's this huge line! And not a line of cool people like outside the Roxy, but ugly people like olds and babies and gay shit like that. So obvs I just push to the front of the line and get my shot and then blasted home in the HOV lane. It was rad.

Joking, of course. People who park in handicapped spots when they shouldn't should get blowdarted with AIDS as they get out of the car. Like "LOL your life expectancy is handicapped now!"

??? what....


i could have used my precious time doing fuck all but instead i read this post twice trying to understand it.

[babykiller]

^ It IS pretty confusing. Would it have helped if instead of putting commas and periods, I just puctuated it with that 14 dolla balla icon?

[Brianrietta]

^ Speaking of periods, you got into my sig like 3 years ago.

[babykiller]

Oh my, I forgot about that, I am revolting...

[lgman]

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[fliptuner]

My friend opened that BBT place like 10 years ago, then sold it...lol




hold open a door for a stranger, no "you're welcome", etc. etc. *sigh*

Stop, look them dead in the eye and say, "YOU'RE WELCOME!!!"

or "ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!" and when they ask. "What?" just look at them and go, "Nothing. Come right in, your highness!!!"