Illegal Handicapped Tags-my happy ending

[Guest guest]

Went to court yesterday to fight the tickets for

" handicapped placard fraud. "

I was dreading the appointment because my hearing at

the DMV was such a negative experience. The guy

laughed and his supervisor told me that doctors " hand

out placards like they are candy. "

This judge was professional and understanding.

The 500.00 ticket was waived!

The head of the Mayors Office on Disability in SF Ca

came to testify. She told the judge that there is a

problem with the DMV not communicating the laws of

placard use, specifically- surrounding use of lost

placards. This is a very common problem.

When I received a replacement placard at the DMV they

said nothing about the ramifications of using my lost

card.

Also, the parking enforcement division is required by

law to check in with the driver before towing the

vehicle - they didn't in my case. This was illegal.

Anyways, I am glad that I fought it!

Take care,

Chris