Parking placard won't come in time...

kaytieeldr · Aug 23, 2016

If the placard holder is remaining in the vehicle, there really isn't any need to park in a handicapping space. From https://adata.org/factsheet/parking "Accessible spaces must connect to the shortest possible accessible route to the accessible building entrance or facility they serve." When the placard holder is staying in the vehicle, there's no real need for short access to a building or facility. They're also potentially preventing a placard holder who is planning to visit a business or faculty from that necessary access

OurBigTrip · Aug 23, 2016

kaytieeldr said:
If the placard holder is remaining in the vehicle, there really isn't any need to park in a handicapping space. From https://adata.org/factsheet/parking "Accessible spaces must connect to the shortest possible accessible route to the accessible building entrance or facility they serve." When the placard holder is staying in the vehicle, there's no real need for short access to a building or facility. They're also potentially preventing a placard holder who is planning to visit a business or faculty from that necessary access

I don't disagree, I'm just saying that your statement that the placard holder has to be exiting or entering the vehicle in order to be eligible to park there is not correct in all states.

stitchlovestink · Aug 24, 2016

kaytieeldr said:
Well, sure I'm concerned about fraudulent use. The number of placards/plates drastically exceeds the number of spaces nationally.

With the name and photograph readily available on the placard, we have zero need to carry or produce additional paperwork. Just move the sleeve (if used) if there are any issues. And I'm relatively certain civilians actively employed by a business can require proof that the right person is using the placard before allowing access to handicapped parking.

Not here they can't. If they have an issue (even on a private parking lot), they have to go through the police dept. They can't address it themselves.

OurBigTrip said:
That likely depends on the state. In Virginia, the person to whom the placard was issued has to be in the car in order to park in a handicapped spot. Nothing at all about them having to exit or enter the car.

Same here. Nothing in the law about them exiting said vehicle and what if they needed to but originally weren't planning to? And as long as you are planning on walking to the vehicle afterwards, they can drop you off at the door and park in a HC spot.

stephy1225 · Aug 25, 2016

ammag said:
Adding: I have a friend who has a plaquard...if I brought hers is it a problem?

YES! That is illegal.

stitchlovestink · Aug 25, 2016

ammag said:
Adding: I have a friend who has a plaquard...if I brought hers is it a problem?

Not if you brought the friend along too!

A Mickeyfan · Sep 10, 2016

kaytieeldr said:
Frankly, I'm surprised that any state would issue handicap parking placards on the spot, without some type of review. It's not a matter of being placard-"friendly", just common sense and logistics

Why should the State review? They aren't doctors. The doctor is the one who writes the order, they are the ones who review it by examining you. It's like going to a pharmacy to get a script filled. Do pharmacies hold your scripts for weeks prior to filling?

MaryLovesPoohBear · Sep 10, 2016

A Mickeyfan said:
Why should the State review? They aren't doctors. The doctor is the one who writes the order, they are the ones who review it by examining you. It's like going to a pharmacy to get a script filled. Do pharmacies hold your scripts for weeks prior to filling?

Exactly.

It really isn't the job of the state to review my medical needs.

Simba's Mom · Sep 10, 2016

Theoretically, your own doctor has reviewed it. At least here in Texas, we have to get a doctor's notarized signature to get a HA placard. But once we have that, we just went to the place that gives them out, didn't even get out of the car (it was a drive-through, like at a bank), gave them my doctor's signed form-and after about 10 minutes for them to record the one they gave me, date of renewal, etc., I was on my way.

lanejudy · Sep 10, 2016

In some states there is a lag between applying and receiving the plate/placard. It's to verify the doctor is "real" and licensed in the state as well as to confirm all documentation has been received. When my father finally got his hang tag the doctor had to verify if he was/wasn't fit to drive. My dad had a stroke and was not capable of driving, so when they issued the tag they also revoked his drivers license, but the questions are on the form for anyone and the doctor has to testify to cognitive state at the time of application. And the state does check back with doctors; maybe not all applications but at least randomly.

I never gave it much thought, but I guess each state sets their own process.

MaryLovesPoohBear · Sep 10, 2016

Something interesting.

I just renewed my plates. At that time, I requested handicap plates. I kept forgetting my placard in my son's car. Then my husband and I would go somewhere and my husband would have to drop me off.

Since I am also on my son's title, they offered new plates for him as well. I figured I would just leave the placard in his car. :love2:

Instead of making him drive around with handicap plates.

It didn't take any longer to get the plates. And I didn't need any additional paperwork. They simply looked up my placard and issued the plate.

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