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June 13th, 2009 · by Mark Thoman · 5 Comments · Your Say

untitled4Is it okay to park in a handicapped parking space for just a quick in/out of a business?  Say, to drop off a movie, or pick up a pizza that’s waiting?  I’m just curious, I saw both last night.  The lots weren’t even half full at either place.

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  • John Schofield

    As someone who broke his leg last winter and NEEDED the disabled spaces, I say absolutely NOT to pulling into the LAST vacant space or the one CLOSEST to the door. The law is clear, however, it’s never ok.

  • Meat

    Your maker blessed you with 2 legs that work, don’t insult him.

  • KellyDGM

    The law is clear and if the spaces were clearly marked then it is never OK, even for just a minute. Maybe we need handicapped space cameras- it is a heafty fine and less subjective than the red-light ” did I stop before the line and for three seconds” rule.

  • DGLIFER

    Meat… I completely agree with you! It’s NEVER ok unless you have the placard! Although I have to add that business need to be more diligent in making sure the spaces are properly signed and marked so there is no guessing… And yes, I know that it IS possible to have too many handicapped parking spaces! Walmart, are you reading this!?!?!

  • Earl McGuire

    No, No, and no. And to use or borrow the express my six grade teacher liked to use “what part of no, did you not understand?”