offTopic sort of~parked in handicap at school, got citation, advice??

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I'm so used to parking in handicap places at my son's school because we have

been given permission to do that for years because of his Autistic meltdowns.

I don't normally park in handicap places anywhere unless it is a big event like

Plano's Balloon festival where my son hit me continuously the whole way walking

to the gate, finally one of the people driving golf carts helping handicap asked

if she could help & drive us.

Today was an event at a new school (tons of cars) and after I moved my car after

citation (not by school officials or the peace officer, but by a cop driving by)

and parked far away, he hit me the whole time walking back to the school. (He's

almost 14 and packs quite a punch)

I have seen online where some people with Autistic kids have temporary parking

passes, I don't know if that's available in Texas, but even if they are not I'd

rather get hit by my son than pay the 500 fine.

Do you think if I get a note from the doctor, they might dismiss the charge as a

warning or at least lessen the fine. We can't afford it, and I didn't know it

was that much! Most schools have understood our situation and allowed us the

access. But we never needed a sticker or pass until now.

Any advice would be appreciated. ....anna