Re: Handicap Placard

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am sorry you were in so much pain. I hope your pain has eased up. I also

hope that you are approved for the placard!

Love,

Becky

wrote:

I am embarrassed to say I got a citation for parking in a handicap

space. I was just in so much pain once I got there and there were

absolutely no parking spaces within half mile and I needed to mail a

b'day present.

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry that you had to go through that painful and embarrasing situation!

I hope you get approved for the placard. I get mine through my orthopedic

surgeon's office. I just call his medical assistant, and she fills out the

application for me and has him sign it. It doesn't even require an appointment

because they have treated me so long.

I live in Oregon so I don't know if rules differ in your state, but I don't have

to even go to DMV to pick up my new placard in person. I can have someone in my

family or a friend get it for me. My mom has cancer and does the same thing

through her primary care physician.

Again, so sorry for what you're going through, Janie

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I know it's the law but the policeman was so uncompationate even when I showed

him my docs prescribtion from my MRI for pre-op surgery.

I went to apply for a handicap placard today and had to walk just as

far and stand in line at the court house. sometimes I wonder if they

understand what pain with each step means.

I do not own a car at the time so I usually have someone drop me at the door but

you know, everyone has their own life, more to do than lug me around to run

errands. I hope I get the placard soon so I can just use my husbands car in the

evenings and feel like an adult again.

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[Guest guest]

My doctor took care of getting mine for me. We asked him about it and he said

he would take care of it. In no time it came in the mail. I'm sorry your pain

is so bad and I wish you the best in getting relief and a placard.

Hugs & Prayers,

Carol (OK)

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> wrote:

>

> I am embarrassed to say I got a citation for parking in a

> handicap

> space. I was just in so much pain once I got there and

> there were

> absolutely no parking spaces within half mile and I needed

> to mail a

> b'day present.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I don't know about the state you're in, but here in Arizona the fine

for this is $350. It might be worth your while to go and talk to the

judge. Maybe if you explain your situation to him, he might have

some sympathy for your situation. You could also explain how

difficult it was for you just to go and get the handicap placard,

that you should have gone sooner but you didn't know how you were

going to be able to walk so far and stand in line. You had to wait

until a really good, less painful day came around.

Good luck, and let us know how this gets worked out.

Kathy in AZ

> I am embarrassed to say I got a citation for parking in a handicap

> space. I was just in so much pain once I got there and there were

> absolutely no parking spaces within half mile and I needed to mail

> a b'day present. I know it's the law but the policeman was so

> uncompationate even when I showed him my docs prescribtion from my

> MRI for pre-op surgery. I went to apply for a handicap placard

> today and had to walk just as far and stand in line at the court

> house.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Please excuse me as I'm fairly new to posting my thought's etc !

I'm with you all the way !!! Some people think that if it's an empty

parking space they can just claim it, unfortunately. It makes me laugh

when you see them walking like they have no issues with walking too !

Thanks for reminding me to get a placard (blue badge in UK) It's the

least I can do for my friends who take me places !!

Good luck with your placard :0)

Nik.

[Guest guest]

For some reason I was more embarrassed than I probably should have

been, I keep thinking of the way he looked at me and coldly stated the

law, asked for my license, etc. I was in tears when I left.

Overreaction for sure. I guess you get tired of people accusing you of

faking even if it's just with a look.

I have an appointment with my primary tomorrow thank God, he's always

been the best, I hope think he will go ahead and fill out the

paperwork.

I'll let you know how it goes

>

> I'm so sorry that you had to go through that painful and embarrasing

situation!

[Guest guest]

poobear_lee wrote:

> Then I took the completed form to the DMV, paid my $2 and walked out

> with two hang-tags. I found out at the DMV that permanent

> impairment entitles me to a semi-permanent (five year renewable)

> BLUE hang tag. Temporary impairment entitles you to a RED short-

> term non-renewable hang tag, such as for a broken leg in a cast.

Your experience in South Carolina was the same as mine in Indiana;

except that I had to pay five dollars and that was seven years ago! .:-)

The person at the motor vehicles department asked me why I wanted tags,

instead of handicapped plates for our vehicles. I told her I wanted to

be able to take a tag with me when I go home to Canada and am using a

rental car.

The first time I used a Saskatchewan handicapped parking spot and put my

foreign handicapped tag on the rental car mirror, I wondered how the

police would react to that. They didn't care.

Taking trips really hurts me and I'm worn out for days when I get home,

but the adventures and the hugs I get are worth it, so I still try to

take a long trip at least once a year. My family and friends are very

supportive. When I do get where I'm going, they have a comfy bed for me

and special treats etc. (sounds like I'm the family pet :-)

I've used my handicapped tag in several provinces and states without

incident. I haven't tried it across the pond yet. Airline tickets are

so insanely expensive right now, that I don't think I'll be sitting in a

jumbo jet any time soon.

Heck, I'm having a hard time saving up enough money to just pay the huge

cost that NWA charges for flying to western Canada. I can't afford to go

any farther afield than that.

But an old gimpy girl can still dream . :-)

--

Lyndi

[Guest guest]

wrote: I am embarrassed to say I got

a citation for parking in a handicap space. I was just in so much pain once I

got there and there were absolutely no parking spaces within half mile.

Hi

I'm so sorry you had to go through that ordeal just to do an errand. I'm shocked

you have to wait for your sticker/pass. The only thing I had to do was get a

letter from my doctor. Then take it to the town hall and they gave me my parking

pass to hang in my window. It is good for 2 years. In July I do the same thing

all over again. Our town hall is only 3 miles from our house.

Well good luck

Toni

[Guest guest]

I live in the state of New York I received a Application for Parking Permit from

my doctors office

Once the form was filled out I just took it to my " Town Clerks Office " and

received the hanging tag at no cost

Of course it runs out in 7 years but they re-issue a new one at no cost

I had no choice my injuries are permanent its had to walk any great lengths.

Yes I did and still do feel bad about getting one when I am only 43 but I thank

god at when I do have to use it

I must say NY wasn't hard at all to get one just need the right paper work and a

doctor to fill it out for you

Rob

wrote:

I am embarrassed to say I got a citation for parking in a handicap space.

I was just in so much pain once I got there and there were absolutely no parking

spaces within half mile.