Disability

parked in a clearly marked handicap space.

I have found what seems to work at times if I see someone who is doing this to very pleasantly say, "Oh, my goodness, you forgot to put up your plaque." At times, this is actually what has happened -- they forgot to put up the plaque -- and I am thanked for letting them know. When they are not a handicapped driver with a plaque, the answer is usually, "I'm only going into the store (or whatever) for just a second." Then I tell them "good luck" because this city, store, business, stip mall, whatever, has had so many people towed. Works about 50% of the time and the offending car is moved.

I also am very aware that there are handicap conditions that get plaques and plates and the reason is not visible-- like a cane or wheelchair. I have a friend who is in kidney dialysis and she clearly qualified for a handicap plaque.

I just wish some understood that a few extra steps to those with problems that effect mobility -- such as pain -- the few extra steps is no fun.