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Handicap Stickers
Having suffered a TBI in 2001, I was sure my riding days were over..but not so. I decided to order 2 vinyl handicap stickers to attach to my helmet and rear fender. When I park, I can display my plaque in an plexiglass holder I made. I secure it through the arm of the mirror.
I had mixed feelings about the stickers. Not sure if I will leave them on or not. On one hand, some say it will make me a target. Other say I should get a break and maybe even be a conversation starter with those that may not understand my injury, which would be great.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by Vader; 03-30-2015 at 04:49 PM.
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I have a few friends who have handicap license plates on their Spyders. They have never had any problems that i am aware of, don't think i would put one on my helmet though.
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Display and use your Handicap plaque . . . you are entitled to it. If people use them one their cars why shouldn't you use one on your Spyder?
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We have a wheelchair plate on the Fat White Chick. Since I normally back into parking spaces, I expect sooner or later we can expect a comment from someone who can't be bothered to look at the plate if we park in a wheelchair space. I will politely suggest they walk to the back, look at the plate, then go bother someone else.
The only time a sticker might be useful is if we ride to a public event where there are parking attendants. I have to keep stopping to request handicapped parking. It's a minor inconvenience.
Down here in Floriduh, it's hard to even find spaces during snowbird season. We usually take whatever we can get.
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Tough one..!!
if you don't have the license plate type but have the hanging type what you are doing is good. Don't know about the helmet one but the fender one is good....
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Not sure if you actually have a legal handycap sticker or if you just bought some stickers? Did you have a Doctor sign a form to take to the DMV and get the placard or plate. If you did this you are perfectly legal. If you just sent off for some handicap stickers you are not legal. Your post says you sent off for two handycap stickers. If you did this on your own and are parking in the handycap zones you are in violation of your states laws and could be liable for a very large fine. Legal placards have a state number with an expiration date on them and are issued by the state with a Doctors form on file.
What is a TBI?
I have handycap license plates on all my vehicles including my Spyder.
Jack
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Test run
Having the plaque and holder is good when I park. If I back into a spot, it can be easily displayed and seen.
I went on a ride today after affixing the stickers to the helmet and fender. While in the right lane of a parkway, I noticed a real nice chopper approaching in the left lane.. He actually slowed, and being he had a peanut helmet I was able to hear him, over both our exhausts, "Good for you!".
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
Not sure if you actually have a legal handycap sticker or if you just bought some stickers? Did you have a Doctor sign a form to take to the DMV and get the placard or plate. If you did this you are perfectly legal. If you just sent off for some handicap stickers you are not leagal. Your post says you sent off for two handycap stickers. If you did this on your own and are parking in the handycap zones you are in violation of your states laws and could be liable for a very large fine.
What is a TBI?
I have handycap license plates on all my vehicles including my Spyder.
Jack
Good point about legalities. Here, a doctors authorization is required. The HC plates for cars are special for AK. The hang tags are the "universal" state versions, with an expiration date printed on them. I had no problem using my AK tag when I was in HI and SD though.
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
What is a TBI?
Jack
Traumatic Brain Injury - often has similar symptoms to a stroke.
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
Not sure if you actually have a legal handycap sticker or if you just bought some stickers? Did you have a Doctor sign a form to take to the DMV and get the placard or plate. If you did this you are perfectly legal. If you just sent off for some handicap stickers you are not legal. Your post says you sent off for two handycap stickers. If you did this on your own and are parking in the handycap zones you are in violation of your states laws and could be liable for a very large fine. Legal placards have a state number with an expiration date on them and are issued by the state with a Doctors form on file.
What is a TBI?
I have handycap license plates on all my vehicles including my Spyder.
Jack
Hey Jack, Let me clear things up..As stated in my original post, I do have a NYS issued handicap plaque and a holder I created with the help of my wife. I can display it when I park and not worry it will be taken with the holder and a cable lock. The reason behind the stickers was as a "heads up" to those behind me.
Now the TBI.. In 2001 I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. Many issues resulted in my brain being injured. Memory balance, speech, reading and writing all had to be re learned. There are other minor issues but those are the main ones.
Thanks to Scoots for answering first!
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here in NYC i don't think a sticker would help with other people seeing it and cutting you some slack. it is like the cards people put on their cars saying CHILD ON BOARD OR I EVEN SAW ONE THAT SAID SHOW DOGS ON BOARD. the people in the city just don't care
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Originally Posted by Vader
Hey Jack, Let me clear things up..As stated in my original post, I do have a NYS issued handicap plaque and a holder I created with the help of my wife. I can display it when I park and not worry it will be taken with the holder and a cable lock. The reason behind the stickers was as a "heads up" to those behind me.
Now the TBI.. In 2001 I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. Many issues resulted in my brain being injured. Memory balance, speech, reading and writing all had to be re learned. There are other minor issues but those are the main ones.
Thanks to Scoots for answering first!
OK Vader, when you stated you "sent away" for stickers it got me wondering. Glad your legal and all. Riding in California last fall someone pulled into a H/C spot beside me and stuck a home made sticker in the windshield. We were both in Starbucks when some one came up to me and asked if I was parked in the H/C spot. They said the police were looking at my Spyder. I went out only to find out they were trying to locate the guy with the phony sticker. They went in and came out with him in handcuffs. H/C parking violation, no drivers license, and wanted on a warrant. They took him into custody and towed his car.
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I have a handicap plaque
Originally Posted by cuznjohn
here in NYC i don't think a sticker would help with other people seeing it and cutting you some slack. it is like the cards people put on their cars saying CHILD ON BOARD OR I EVEN SAW ONE THAT SAID SHOW DOGS ON BOARD. the people in the city just don't care
As I stated I am my very first post, I do have a NYS issued handicap plaque. I use it when I park. I added the stickers just so those riding behind me are made aware that I have limitations.
And in NYC, my blue handicap plaque does NOT allow me to park anywhere on the street.. Just in marked spots in parking lots. Although if you are a resident of NYC (the five boros) you can get a different plaque.
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No worries!
Originally Posted by jaherbst
OK Vader, when you stated you "sent away" for stickers it got me wondering. Glad your legal and all. Riding in California last fall someone pulled into a H/C spot beside me and stuck a home made sticker in the windshield. We were both in Starbucks when some one came up to me and asked if I was parked in the H/C spot. They said the police were looking at my Spyder. I went out only to find out they were trying to locate the guy with the phony sticker. They went in and came out with him in handcuffs. H/C parking violation, no drivers license, and wanted on a warrant. They took him into custody and towed his car.
Jack
No problem, Jack.. And I often wonder how other see me. I have a slight limp all the time. Some days my balance is real bad.. Looks like I've had one too many, lol. But being I use to roll around in a wheelchair and stumbled around with a walker, I consider myself lucky to have gotten as far as I have. I am super stoked to be riding again.
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Originally Posted by Vader
As I stated I am my very first post, I do have a NYS issued handicap plaque. I use it when I park. I added the stickers just so those riding behind me are made aware that I have limitations.
And in NYC, my blue handicap plaque does NOT allow me to park anywhere on the street.. Just in marked spots in parking lots. Although if you are a resident of NYC (the five boros) you can get a different plaque.
i understood what you were talking about, i have a hang tag also
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
OK Vader, when you stated you "sent away" for stickers it got me wondering. Glad your legal and all. Riding in California last fall someone pulled into a H/C spot beside me and stuck a home made sticker in the windshield. We were both in Starbucks when some one came up to me and asked if I was parked in the H/C spot. They said the police were looking at my Spyder. I went out only to find out they were trying to locate the guy with the phony sticker. They went in and came out with him in handcuffs. H/C parking violation, no drivers license, and wanted on a warrant. They took him into custody and towed his car.
Jack
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Handicap Tag
I have the hanging HC plaque, My disablities come and go and sometimes can't even be noticed by others, I have Multiple Sclerosis and there are good days and bad days and had people ask me why I have a HC tag, I was not on crutches,wheelchair or a cane but those are good days and bad days puts a cane in my hand for assistance with my walking.
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Originally Posted by Vader
No problem, Jack.. And I often wonder how other see me. I have a slight limp all the time. Some days my balance is real bad.. Looks like I've had one too many, lol. But being I use to roll around in a wheelchair and stumbled around with a walker, I consider myself lucky to have gotten as far as I have. I am super stoked to be riding again.
Good for you!
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I am right there with you. I have MS as well. Some days even I don't notice it and others feel like I got hit by a truck and he came back to make sure he got me. I wasn't going to get a handicapped plate, my pride and fighting spirit is a hard sell to give in, but days like today which have been difficult I say f*ck this, give me the plate! lol
Originally Posted by ekfraz
I have the hanging HC plaque, My disablities come and go and sometimes can't even be noticed by others, I have Multiple Sclerosis and there are good days and bad days and had people ask me why I have a HC tag, I was not on crutches,wheelchair or a cane but those are good days and bad days puts a cane in my hand for assistance with my walking.
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Hiya vaderImageUploadedByTapatalk1427782573.930822.jpg per a Leo buddy i learned that all a info must match, not just sticker quality, as well as person with up to date handicap id be present. Too many kids borrowing cars and abusing tags. If it comes into question. Just fyi i was able to punch holes in mine and bolt through windshield some clear packing tape & no worries. Now I've got plate and keep the hanger for the truck. No confrontations yet more people looking at the bike than anything. I've got my recovery pics on phone ready and have shared with few polite onlookers that do ask.
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Hey Bfromla! Thanks Peter
Thanks guys for the comments. Being I have the issued parking plaque from my yown, my intent adding the stickers was just yo open up people's minds, which I believe I have accomplished. Will there still be those that may say unkind things or stare..probably. Will I care..I doubt it. I just happy to be riding again.
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Handicapped stickers
Must agree with CruzrJoe...not onthe helmet. Fixed to the bike is a no brained. As an AKA I know the feeling when someone gives the "stare"... But I am proud to raise the pant leg and offer them the opportunity to photograph me on or off the bike😎. It has gotten much better in the recent past but there truly are those that just don't get it. Those of us with a bonafide disability certainly would rather be able to park and walk the distance but sometimes simply can't. A little courtesy certainly goes a long way. Thanks for the opportunity to ride again safely and with confidence.
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Biggest abuse of H/C Placards I have seen is they are way out of date. Some by years. Probably 1 out of 4 are out of date and no longer valid and still taking up a H/C space. In AZ the Placard has holes punched out for expiration date. and not real easy to tamper with. Several I know have children with disabilities and still use while the child is not with them. Then there is the wife or husband using when the disabled is not with them.
There are many abuses with the 6 month temporary placards. People continue to use them long after they expire. IMHO license plates with handicap privileges is the best way to go and the most legitimate way but even they are abused by spouses and other family members. As we all know the H/C person must be present to use any of these.
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