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Comment on Parking Space Abuse by Disability Reviews » The First to Go (Revised)

Disability Reviews » The First to Go (Revised) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:43:45 +0000

[...] would view these important parking spaces as inviolate. I know it won’t happen, because enforcement in Oregon is so pathetic, but I imagined Boyd’s Coffee getting a nice $288 citation as well as the car dealer who [...]

Comment on Piles of Shame by Disability Reviews » The First to Go (Revised)

Disability Reviews » The First to Go (Revised) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:42:51 +0000

[...] all the time. People who don’t use or aren’t eligible to use a disabled parking space don’t really see why they are important to those of use who have trouble getting [...]

Comment on California Travel Advice by Michael

Michael — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:49:37 +0000

Not a problem… I really hope this helps you the next time you travel down to California.

Comment on California Travel Advice by Rex Goode

Rex Goode — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:35:57 +0000

Michael, a thousand thanks for that!

Comment on California Travel Advice by Michael

Michael — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:51:17 +0000

My family and I are planning a trip to California in July so I called California DMV and cited both:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22511_5.htm
V C Section 22511.5 (3) (B):
“A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park a motor vehicle displaying a special disabled person license plate or placard issued by a foreign jurisdiction with the same parking privileges authorized in this code for any motor vehicle displaying a special license plate or a distinguishing placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.”

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/fapg/cfr1235.htm
FAPG 23 CFR 12 1235.8 Reciprocity:
The State system shall recognize removable windshield placards, temporary removable windshield placards and special license plates which have been issued by issuing authorities of other States and countries, for the purpose of identifying vehicles permitted to utilize parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities which limit or impair the ability to walk.

I spoke to Tanya (Operator 615) on March 22, 2012 at 2:28pm PST. She first told me that I would need a travel permit from California in order to use my Oregon placard, however when I cited the two above laws she stated that she would need to talk to her supervisor. When she came back she told me that she had already found her answer but needed to confirm it and as long as my trip would be a short stay I could use my placard. They would prefer me to come into a local California DMV with my Oregon placard and they would issue me a travel placard if my trip would allow. My trip is only 3 days and mostly over the weekend so I wouldn’t be able to come into a California DMV so she said that would be ok and that I could use my Oregon DMV disabled parking placard.

Just thought I would put that information out there in case anyone got into trouble and received a ticket then they could cite my call with Tanya and the information she provided me and confirmed with her supervisor.

Comment on California Travel Advice by Disability Reviews » Home of the $12.99 Soda

Disability Reviews » Home of the $12.99 Soda — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:59:41 +0000

[...] Of course, using it was risking a ticket. See California Travel Advice. [...]

Comment on California Travel Advice by Rex Goode

Rex Goode — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:15:58 +0000

Ace,

Thanks for your response. I read the federal law you cite and it seems you are right.

How does that fit with this statement from California’s website?

Travel parking placard for nonresidents who plan to travel in California and are a disabled person or disabled veteran. Valid for up to 90 days or the date noted by your licensed medical professional on the application, whichever is less.

Comment on California Travel Advice by Ace

Ace — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:24:11 +0000

This is not correct – under federal law all states are required to recognize other states’ and countries’ placards.

23 C.F.R. PART 1235—UNIFORM SYSTEM FOR PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Comment on Oregon Expands Abuse Definitions by Rex Goode

Rex Goode — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:44:47 +0000

David,

I agree.

Comment on Oregon Expands Abuse Definitions by David McDonald

David McDonald — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:07:44 +0000

Interesting how they don’t really talk about “medical neglect” in the revised statute. Far as I’m concerned, the denial of medical treatment and/or medicine, or the neglect to facilitate someone getting screenings they need as they age are clear abandonment issues that will continue until addressed.