Handicap Stickers

[Bfromla]

Hiya vader 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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[Peter Aawen]

Me too!!

... 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.

Sounds like the same cause as my injuries (something not at all obvious to most) & certainly sounds like the same result, especially the need to relearn how to do so many of those things others just take for granted - and I'd really love just an occasional day without the massive headache & ongoing pain - I've really had enough of that already!! ray:

But like you said Vader, I'm absolutely stoked that the Spyder has let me get back out on the road & into the open air (I call it my Hi-speed Mobility scooter!) while the (state govt issued) handicap sticker has helped me with some mobility around town... Altho it is a little embarrassing when people come up to me & berate me for parking in a Handicap parking space "cos it's obvious that anyone who can ride a bike like that can't really need the Handicap Parking sticker" only to have them launch into their "You're just (a) drunk" routine if I try to respond cos my speech is always slurred nowdays & I stumble/lurch along even when walking with the sticks.... And don't even think about trying to explain that to the 'well meaning' types who sidle up to quietly slip me the meeting times/places for the local AA branch... pps:

Is that upsetting? Yeah, sure is!! Hurts even! And sometimes it makes me angry to think that people who are that ignorant & offensive keep on getting away with behaving like that - buuut it usually doesn't take too long to come around to thinking that they really can't help it; they are stuck with that personality and probably couldn't do anything to change their outlook on life even if they wanted to now; that's all they can look forwards to each day, while even if it hurts me a bit to do it, I can still climb aboard my Spyder & ride on out of there!! :thumbup:

On a good day, an hour riding the RT can be as good for pain relief as my afternoon dose of morphine!! :yes::yes:

 

[Vader]

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.

 

[Cleg]

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.

 

[jaherbst]

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.

Jack

 

[Bfromla]

works for me!


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[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

is anyone aware that over 60% of licensed drivers qualify for handicap stickers according to the ADA

 

[Motorcycledave]

Handicaped stickers & plackards

If I were you I would go to your local DMV and get the proper license plate
for your Spyder like I did... If you use a sticker here it means nothing to the cop writing you a ticket
for parking in a handicapped parking space, also if you use your hanger from your car you can bet it
will be missing when you return.... This is the only way to go
Dave

 

[Motorcycledave]

GOOD I hope they do that more often ....

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

 

[ptbperegrine]

Handicap Sticker

Down here in Australia we have the hanging type pass - rigid plastic with a clear pocket for a credit card size pass.
The BRP tank bag has a clear pocket on top which is difficult to interfere with & perfect to display the pass.

 

[Motorcycledave]

With my lic. plate....

With my lic. plate I can park any place I want ALMOST...you can park at meters for free, in any blue zone and if the street
has a sign saying certain hours for parking, they don't apply to handicapped in other words if it says 2 hour parking you can
park there all day with out worry of being towed.....

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.

 

[Vader]

With my lic. plate I can park any place I want ALMOST...you can park at meters for free, in any blue zone and if the street
has a sign saying certain hours for parking, they don't apply to handicapped in other words if it says 2 hour parking you can
park there all day with out worry of being towed.....

Dave..I do have a NYS issued tag. I fabricated a acrylic tag holder that the state issued tag fits in and secure it with a cable lock to ensure it won't "walk" off. I placed the sticker on the rear fender to let those following to maybe give me a bit more room...because I am the rider in the right lane going the posted speed limit. A careless driver nearly ended my life once. I would rather not have to relearn walking,talking,eating and all the other stuff again.
I may just end up breaking down and getting the state issued plate. I was hoping I wouldn't have to, but I may just.

 

[Vader]

Down here in Australia we have the hanging type pass - rigid plastic with a clear pocket for a credit card size pass.
The BRP tank bag has a clear pocket on top which is difficult to interfere with & perfect to display the pass.

I have a tank bag, and never even thought of displaying my tag there! Great idea!

 

[Bfromla]

Plate way to go. Per my state I'm allowed 2 & the hanger fyi. Mot many hc MC plates made, had to be ordered but got just the same, secure & happy.


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[MisterP]

I have a tank bag, and never even thought of displaying my tag there! Great idea!

You might wish to check with your state DMV, because in FL the tags have to be visible from the front of the vehicle (in the windshield) or on a permanent plate on the back. Using a tank bag may be perfectly legal, but if the LEOs aren't expecting to see it there, you might be cited and have to explain it.

 

[ARtraveler]

And then...there was the time...

Alaska used to have a HC sticker thingy that could be attached to the license plate of a MC--here--:ani29:.

We were on a group ride, our destination restaurant was next door to a second restaurant. I parked my :spyder2: in the HC space in front of the restaurants. The "other" restaurant called the police to report me. The people in the restaurant said the cops are outside looking at the :ani29:. I went out and talked with the officer. Had to point out the HC sticker on my license plate. He could also see, that I was legit.

I gave the people in the "other" restaurant a nice wave, went back to the restaurant and finished my meal. The "other" restaurant lost about 25 potential customers that night.

 

[Bfromla]

You might wish to check with your state DMV, because in FL the tags have to be visible from the front of the vehicle (in the windshield) or on a permanent plate on the back. Using a tank bag may be perfectly legal, but if the LEOs aren't expecting to see it there, you might be cited and have to explain it.

Cop has a bad day , WE ALL HAVE A BAD DAY!


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[Dan_Ashley]

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....:thumbup:

I punched holes in my wifE's placard. When she rides with me, I zip tie it on so it can't be easily stolen. Then when it's time to go again, I just cut the zip tie and toss it.

 

[sandeejs]

.... 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.

If they can't be bothered to look both ways when turning, why would they look at a license plate?
I was once tongue lashed by an ignorant lady WHILE I WAS UNFOLDING MY WALKER for parking in a H/C designated spot.
~Sandee~

 

[cyclekid58]

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.

Jack

I too have a Handicap Plate, the registration that you carry in the glovebox shows who the applicant is, and my wife as co-0wner. Of course the registration must be displayed to a LEO on request along with a drivers license, if the DL doesn't match the applicant a large ticket is issued. As with others I have good days and bad days, carry a cane in the saddlebag all the time and if the wife drives and I am passenger we are good. I have had a few nasty ones, till I walk out slowly with the cane and they don't say anything further. The ones that get to me are people that park in the HC space, jump out and RUN into the store, I block them in and call for a LEO, caught a kid using grandma's permit that way and she wasn't there.