An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — How many able-bodied people use handicapped parking spaces just to save a few steps or the cost of a parking spot?
Apparently, a lot.
The problem is growing in many areas, going beyond just slipping into a space for a quick errand to the misuse of family member’s legitimate handicapped permits and even the manufacture of fraudulent handicapped placards for vehicles.
Several states have implemented stiffer penalties for parking abuse, and Massachusetts, New Mexico and South Carolina now require handicapped placards that display a photo of the disabled person, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
In some cities, the problem is compounded…
