Comments on: One in ten California drivers has disabled placard

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:49:54 +0000

At least in my area actually getting a placard takes multiple trips to the DMV, which is worse than a root canal. The temporary placards do have to be renewed (almost as much hassle as the original trip).

I wonder if the real issue is with lax issuance of permanent placards. And we should admit that once a placard is in someone’s hand, chances of being caught mistreating it are minimal.

When my mother died several years ago, DMV seemed startled and didn’t quite know what to do when I called them to find out how to surrender her card. So there’s another source of cards that should not be in circulation.

By: Tim Ozenne

Tim Ozenne — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:37:54 +0000

I would love to see a reporter actually investigate how often California checks on the validity of placards issued. I’ll guess almost no resources are spent on enforcement and, as a result, doctors hand out placards with little concern for how valid or long lasting a “disability” my be.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:39:54 +0000

It’s simple, get rid of the free parking and require an expiration date.

By: Ron Miller

Ron Miller — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:44:55 +0000

David, you are saying the everyone in the world is not so stupid other than the person who is writing a blog post or making a comment?

Well, the Internet disagrees with you.

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By: David Schwartz

David Schwartz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:14:44 +0000

@Ron: Just to be clear, I absolutely do agree that the system is badly broken in a large number of ways. Unfortunately, I also realize that most of the obvious easy fixes won’t actually work.

By: NickM

NickM — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:16:59 +0000

Based on the multiplicity of videos put out from tv news crews conducting investigations, the biggest problem appears to be with people using someone else’s placard – often, that of an elderly relative who hasn’t driven in years.

Prosecutions (and publicity given to them) look like the best solution there.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:38:32 +0000

“I take what I can get and laugh at the fat people”

Good for you Jane. Fat people are funny and pathetic at the same time aren’t they. I like to laugh at people with acne.

By: Ron Miller

Ron Miller — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:23:43 +0000

Gitarcarver, I actually think most everyone agrees with this. Clearly the system is being abused.

David, you taught me something about handicapped people and parking meters. Great point I never would have through of. But I also appreciate Robert’s point too. Because it is pretty annoying I’m sure when the guy is not in a wheelchair but broke his leg 4 years ago.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:34:41 +0000

It seems there are too many handicapped spaces. But on the other hand, people are so lazy; they’ll circle the lot forever looking for an open space closer up. I take what I can get and laugh at the fat people (not the handicapped people) all the way into the store.