Parking privileges for pregnant women

[jessmarimba]

I had a temporary permit with my back, which I used whether or not I was wearing my brace. I looked perfectly healthy without it.

Walking was good for me but it was pretty hazardous for me to get back to my car with my purchases. My balance still isn't what it used to be.

What I find really amusing is that our open spaces are required to have handicapped spots at the trailheads. Which is funny to me b/c why would I need to park an extra 10 feet closer if I was going out for a 3 mile hike? It's not like these are paved, wheelchair accessible trails! I never figured out the logic behind those.

[OakLeaf]

Thanks for your comments, Cataboo, I totally agree.

I will say though, that at least in Ohio, to get a parking pass, your doctor needs to certify that you're unable to walk a certain distance without difficulty. I totally understand that someone doesn't need to be an amputee or a paraplegic to need a parking sticker, but when I see someone get out of a car with a handicapped placard and stride quickly and purposely to and through the store, I think I'm justified in assuming that it's not their pass.

It's such a problem at the NASCAR races in Daytona that they set up special enforcement. A dozen or more people get busted every event for borrowing a placard from a relative or friend, so they can get a primo parking space, and not have to walk so far to the grandstand where they'll be sitting and drinking beer for four hours.


ETA - I think the person who lends the placard should get busted in those cases, too. They more than anyone should know the need for accessibility and appreciate how they're taking the parking space away from someone who actually does need it.