tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post3125978872631932217..comments2023-10-15T09:26:58.086-05:00Comments on Woodstock Advocate: Disabled-Veteran License PlateGushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-17837552383157820882013-06-28T13:03:06.791-05:002013-06-28T13:03:06.791-05:00I think the distinction is whether the disabled pe...I think the distinction is whether the disabled person was IN the car when it was parked in the handicap space.<br /><br />If the driver lets the disabled person out at the curb and then takes the car to park it, I don't think the driver can then park in the handicap spot.<br /><br />If the driver goes directly to the handicap parking spot and the disabled person gets out there, then the car is legally parked.Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-12962702805431778232013-06-28T11:07:53.091-05:002013-06-28T11:07:53.091-05:00The trooper was WRONG - as long as the person who ...The trooper was WRONG - as long as the person who qualified for the plates rode in the vehicle and got in or out, it was legally parked!<br />Read "Rules Of The Road" from the Secretary of State!Mugwump199https://www.blogger.com/profile/06732911072371780433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-38586568588800288702007-11-11T07:32:00.000-06:002007-11-11T07:32:00.000-06:00If you have ever reported a parking violator in a ...If you have ever reported a parking violator in a handicap parking space, will you relate your experience? How quickly did the police respond? What action did the officer take, when you pointed the violator out to him/her? Was a ticket issued?Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-90162665771309994332007-11-09T17:35:00.000-06:002007-11-09T17:35:00.000-06:00You should also note that those plates are now con...You should also note that those plates are now considered to be VANITY plates and cost a LOT more then regular plates do. Who do we have to thank for this? Why the FORMER S.O.S. who is now rotting away in prison where he belongs. Being a disabled person myself, I appreciate it when respectful citizens report violators.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-89793811726842858102007-11-08T06:39:00.000-06:002007-11-08T06:39:00.000-06:00You are a very lonely old man that has nothing bet...You are a very lonely old man that has nothing better to do thatn drive your red Beetle around town trying to stir the pot. GET A LIFEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-71700735291352228352007-11-07T13:30:00.000-06:002007-11-07T13:30:00.000-06:00Thanks to those who posted the comments above. Wis...Thanks to those who posted the comments above. Wish I had gotten the name of the State Trooper at the Elgin District office. The two comments are interesting and appreciated. The applicant for a Disabled Veteran license plate does have to prove 100% disability and thereby qualifies for the D/V plate, with which he can then park in the handicap parking place. Many thanks to the above commenters on this correction to my article.Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-40219086588145955722007-11-06T21:36:00.000-06:002007-11-06T21:36:00.000-06:00NOTE: Vehicles displaying DV plates may occupy are...NOTE: Vehicles displaying DV plates may occupy areas specifically reserved for use by handicapped persons. Parking meter fees and time limitations are also waived, except at meters, signs or other markings with time limitations of 30 minutes or less.<BR/><BR/>Source Jessie White S.O.S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-44654813739867491042007-11-06T17:10:00.000-06:002007-11-06T17:10:00.000-06:00This is copied right from Cyberdriveillinois.com:"...This is copied right from Cyberdriveillinois.com:<BR/><BR/><BR/>"Disabled Veteran<BR/>Any U.S. Armed Forces veteran who has a 100 percent military<BR/>disability or who is eligible to receive a federal grant toward the<BR/>purchase of a vehicle may apply for these plates. Vehicles<BR/>displaying these plates may park in spaces reserved for persons<BR/>with disabilities. A letter from the Department of Veterans’<BR/>Affairs verifying the applicant is 100 percent military service<BR/>disabled or eligible for a federal grant toward the purchase of a<BR/>vehicle is required."<BR/><BR/><BR/>According to the Secretary of States office the disabled veterans plate does qualify for handicap parking privilages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-1648925297377838832007-11-06T09:22:00.000-06:002007-11-06T09:22:00.000-06:00Yes.Mommy, there picking on me.Yes.<BR/><BR/>Mommy, there picking on me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com