Handicap Stickers

[PaladinLV]

I just hope these "stickers" are being supplied by your "state".
If not you may come back someday to find your Spyder has been towed.

AJ

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?

 

[Vader]

Huh?

I just hope these "stickers" are being supplied by your "state".
If not you may come back someday to find your Spyder has been towed.

AJ

Not sure what you mean..I have a state issued handicap placard, which when I do need to park in a designated spot, is displayed in a holder (my wife help design)and secured via a cable lock to the front mirror arm. Why would anyone tow my Spyder? I don't seem to understand your comment.
Again, the purpose for applying the stickers to the rear fender and helmet was to make those driving behind me aware that I have a disability, thereby letting them know..which in turn could provide me a safer distance from the front of their vehicle, as well as possibly opening up a conversation either with their passengers or a fellow rider. I would never attempt to mislead anyone, including law enforcement.

 

[PaladinLV]

Not sure what you mean..I have a state issued handicap placard, which when I do need to park in a designated spot, is displayed in a holder

That's all I was referring to!

AJ

 

[Bfromla]

Vader any pics? Or just standard HC symbol I totally agree to hlp in driving conditions, could cause concern if left as only identifier in parking spot. Hope not making confusing, just what gathered from thread fyi.


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[Motorcycledave]

I have a hanger as well I used to use on my GoldWing and Harley, I had 3 of them cut off and or removed while
parked, none of them were taken off in California... they were removed while on motorcycle trips with my wife
in other states... why? who knows... That is why I got the plates. In California the stickers don't mean anything
to the police because the state does not issue them. If you do not display the lic. plates or the hanger state issued
plan on returning to your Spyder only to find it missing....
Ride Safe everyone
Dave

Not sure what you mean..I have a state issued handicap placard, which when I do need to park in a designated spot, is displayed in a holder (my wife help design)and secured via a cable lock to the front mirror arm. Why would anyone tow my Spyder? I don't seem to understand your comment.
Again, the purpose for applying the stickers to the rear fender and helmet was to make those driving behind me aware that I have a disability, thereby letting them know..which in turn could provide me a safer distance from the front of their vehicle, as well as possibly opening up a conversation either with their passengers or a fellow rider. I would never attempt to mislead anyone, including law enforcement.

 

[Mjrkx250]

Stickers

Many of you say no for the helmet and you have valid reasons but on the other hand, the sticker on the helmet can let people like first responders know you have a physical limitation.

 

[Vader]

Many of you say no for the helmet and you have valid reasons but on the other hand, the sticker on the helmet can let people like first responders know you have a physical limitation.

I never thought of that! Thanks!
I also have a medic alert dog tag I wear around my neck which lists my issues.
Thanks for posting.

 

[aeroshots]

I never thought of that! Thanks!
I also have a medic alert dog tag I wear around my neck which lists my issues.
Thanks for posting.

Great idea. I'm looking for some wheelchair stickers for my wife's helmet. We have a license plate with the wheel chair symbol, but its so small a dime will cover it up. I'm hoping that a half dollar size helmet sticker will help in many ways, the least of which is the stares we get until I unload her wheel chair from inside the RT-622 trailer. The tag office thought I was nuts for asking for a wheelchair tag for the trailer--they do not exist anyway.

 

[Vader]

Great idea. I'm looking for some wheelchair stickers for my wife's helmet. We have a license plate with the wheel chair symbol, but its so small a dime will cover it up. I'm hoping that a half dollar size helmet sticker will help in many ways, the least of which is the stares we get until I unload her wheel chair from inside the RT-622 trailer. The tag office thought I was nuts for asking for a wheelchair tag for the trailer--they do not exist anyway.

I found the stickers, 4", on ebay.

 

[wd8ajj]

New Mexico has nothing for 2 or 3 wheels other than the hanging mirror. That has be stolen 2x off my bike so shrank the original in color and laminated it and taped it to the wind deflectors with all showing, dates and all and was told that that was ok as long as all was visible. Now have never had it stolen

 

[jaherbst]

I usually cover my Spyder at night and was wandering if anyone knows of a patch I could sew on the cover where the windshield is. HC plate is covered by RON cover.

Jack

 

[Thump]

Patch for Jack

http://www.amazon.com/DISABLED-HANDICAPPED-Medical-Symbol-Patch/dp/B0061KP56M

4 inch patch; $6 plus $2.25 to ship
Good luck great idea

 

[Bfromla]

Want 1?

As a percaution I understand sticker on helmet. Fyi ABATE provided me with these when i joined

placement is a debate. Better to not need(dont wreck):firstplace:

 

[gkamer]

I have never

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.

asked someone why they are parking in a HC space for one simple reason. It's none of my business. But unfortunately there are people in the world with zero class and less common sense.

 

[jaherbst]

http://www.amazon.com/DISABLED-HANDICAPPED-Medical-Symbol-Patch/dp/B0061KP56M

4 inch patch; $6 plus $2.25 to ship
Good luck great idea

Thanks Thump, just ordered.

Jack

 

[robtdonna]

I am thankful I do not need a HC sticker and was grateful when my Dad was alive and he needed help walking that his Dr. approved him for a placard. I think there is a misconception by the public that HC spots are for those in wheelchairs only. Perhaps because the symbol is a wheelchair.

 

[jaherbst]

I am thankful I do not need a HC sticker and was grateful when my Dad was alive and he needed help walking that his Dr. approved him for a placard. I think there is a misconception by the public that HC spots are for those in wheelchairs only. Perhaps because the symbol is a wheelchair.

I think you may have broke the code!

Jack

 

[martiniman]

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.

One to many?! I look the same. Have MS, and lucky to still be able to walk, as unsteady and limited as it is. I have the plate to make things easier and am dreading the day some cop sees me looking like a drunk! Rode two wheels for close to forty years but had to give it up. Thanks to the Spyder letting me still get out there.

 

[Clary]

Handicap bike plate

Finally after a lot of effort from one of our veteran we now have a handicap plate in Nova Scotia for bikers. It is an actual plate that is renewal on a yearly basic. Have only been challanged 1 time and I thanked that person for checking that I was legal. This is the first province in Canada to issue these.

 

[aeroshots]

Finally after a lot of effort from one of our veteran we now have a handicap plate in Nova Scotia for bikers. It is an actual plate that is renewal on a yearly basic. Have only been challanged 1 time and I thanked that person for checking that I was legal. This is the first province in Canada to issue these.

Good deal.