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Originally Posted by wdc330i
That said, it does sound like Alan was singled out for having the expensive-looking fast car. The officer was not applying the law fairly...
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I can't disagree with that. My last ticket, all those years ago, was clearly biased due to my new, red, sporty-looking BMW. I was going only a couple of mph faster than a huge semi.
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Originally Posted by wdc330i
Using the card to evade a ticket or whatever strikes me as similar to using someone else's handicap placard (although one is legal and sanctioned and the other illegal, they seem equivalent in effect to me).
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Related rant: As someone who had a legitimate handicap tag for a few months following an awful ankle injury, it is enraging to find no handicapped spots because they are all taken by seemingly able-bodied people. I had surgery a week ago to have the hardware removed and didn't want apply and get a tag for about a week of use. Not having one I parked in a regular spot and went to get lunch with my crutches as I walk past two people getting out of handicapped spots while having no issues.
It is so abused, it is ridiculous. I know several people who acknowledge not having any issues, but happened to know a Dr. who got them one. It really bothers me.