Authorities Report Parking Violations Rising with Cars Parking in Wheelchair Spaces

Handicap communities are voicing anger over their designated parking spaces being taken up by cars. Authorities state a rise in reported incidents of vehicles violating areas that are clearly marked as wheelchair-only. The violations are so numerous, officers are finding it difficult to ticket cars efficiently enough to discourage the act.

"Many of the vehicles have discovered little tricks to throw off traffic officers," states Police Chief Walker, who once served as a Texas Ranger. "Many of these cars will hang a blue sign on their rearview mirror with a cartoon wheelchair. To an untrained eye, that suggests the car might be a four-wheel, multi-seat chair with doors."

Walker, former Texas Ranger.

State police have requested funding to train officers to distinguish the difference between wheelchairs and cars carrying a sign. Unfortunately, the process is rolling slowly.

Other officers are mistakenly towing crutches that are left in the spaces, not realizing that all handicapped people apply.

"I left my crutches in the space and crawled into the store to go shopping," states Legolas of Rivendell. "When I came back, my crutches were gone! It was like taking an arrow to the heart!"

Crutches towed this morning next to poorly parked wheelchair.... Unless that's a vehicle with a wheelchair sign!

Meanwhile, it seems the vehicles are getting away with a crime that handicapped individuals are paying the price for. Several cases have shown vehicles leaving no spaces for several blocks, forcing wheelchair users to park several blocks away.

"It just gets tiring on the arms," Wheeliam expressed to our reporters. "I eat my vegetables every day, but I feel the strain is making the health obsession a waste of time. Not to mention, I'm running out of friends!"

To make matters worse, Wheeliam is starting to consider violating store policies just to spare his biceps. "Sometimes, I'm tempted to sneak my wheelchair in, hoping it will fit through the door. I'm just afraid of getting caught and banned for life."

Authorities are well aware of the situation and say they are doing everything possible to resolve the matter. Sheriff Joe Swanson has been appointed lead of the Handicap Enforcement Department and is hoping to hire specialized forces to deal with these violators. In the meantime, locals are encouraged to report any suspicious four-wheel seats that may be cars in disguise. Such vehicles commonly use placards as seen below....

Clever, aren't they?