I have a cousin who was paralyzed in a car accident over thirty years ago (she was 19 years old) and is a paraplegic. She drives with hand controls. She won't even use handicapped parking if she can find a parking spot with enough room to get her wheel chair out of the car.

I know of people with handicapped stickers because they might have a heart condition or they are fine but its a family member who has ill health and can't walk long distances.

I'm more concerned about the person driving the big SUV while chatting on their cell phone than someone with a handicapped sticker.


and I NEVER park in a handicapped spot - not even for a minute. I count my blessings that I have my health and gladly walk the extra distance.