TAW

My husband has trouble walking and has a disabled parking placard from the state of CA...can we use it in Wyoming specifically GTNP & YNP?

Thanks

auntiemaria

Absolutely -- those placards are valid throughout the US, regardless of state of issuance.

If you will be driving your own car, no problem -- but if you'll be driving a rental car, be sure to bring along the paperwork which validates your placard.

tcapp

My understanding is as long as you have a copy of paperwork, such as a wallet card, on you at all times you should be fine.

jor

Great question and answers. For years I have confronted people without disabilities or aging problems when they park in these reserved parking spots and do not have a permit to do so. I have had insults and threats thrown at me from some of these people. They get Increadibly defensisive sometimes. One time I called the police and the guy even insulted the police officer. He got arrested. You can park anywhere as long as you have documentation.

kodi

Just curious Jor, why have you confronted these people? Were they keeping you from using the parking spot? Keep in mind that not all disabilities are visible.
It isn't really fair to say they 'didn't have disabilities' .
Granted they should have a sticker or id in the window, but when I took my mom to Britain, we did not have the proper sticker, but never had a problem after explaining our situation to the parking lot attendant.

jacketwatch

The question was answered by the 1st two responders. There is no need to use this thread to toot ones own horn.

nytraveler

jor -

Iunderstand the problem. My dad has a disability sticker (82 with a heart condition) and I can;t tell you how many times he can't find a disabled spot - because they're all taken by non-qualified people - not someone disabled with no sticker - but just a parking piggy who's too lazy to walk from further away. (Apparently we as a nation are becoming more and more inconsiderate and selfish at an incredibly rapid pace.)

I finally got him a cell phone for Father's Day (he always refused to have one before) and he now uses it to call the local police when this happens - and he can;t find another spot near where he's going. He says they usually respond quickly - and ticket the miscreant. Where he lives they're now considering raising the fine for this again - I think to $250 - to try to stop the abuse.

jor

kodi, thanks for the personal insult. I will tell you how I know these lazy people were not disabled even though I do not owe you an explaination at all.

One incident was at a K-Mart parking lot in San Antonio. a man in his twenties in a BMW parked in a handicapped spot and actually Ran into the store. Mental or physical disability? I don't think so.

Another incident: the man who threw insults at me and also at the cop I called for in a Wendy's parking lot. The cop asked him if he had any MENTAL OR PHYSICAL disablilities, as they are suppose to ask of someone. The man said he did not.

Don't jump on me assuming I do not understand disabilities. I might be doing your Mom a favor some day and you and she didn't even know it.

Patrick

Here in Florida in the Publix parking lots you'll see "hanging from the mirror" disabled permits from as many different places as the license plates.

ParrotMom

We brought my husband "handicapped" card to California from MA and after talking to the tourist board found there is no problem and were able to park without a problem. In MA there is a large fine for somebody parking in a "handicapped" spot. When we see somebody using the spot we remind them of the fine and they soon move.

gail

In some states placard includes name and even address of person with disabiities. Most people I know in Mass. have covered this identifying info for both privacy and security. Mass. placards have photo, making it more difficult for someone to use someone elses placard. If your placard has identifying info, I would be careful with that, while still leaving visible any required info. (The last thing you need is someone breaking into your home while you are gone)

Whether or not you chose to approach those who appear to be using these spaces in "error" is certainly your business - the most I will do is try to stare them down, but if someone is so crude as to park in a space they are not entitled to, a stare is unlikely to make a difference. Too many nut cases out there for me to engage in verbal exchange.

kodi

Jor, I think you misunderstood me. My intention was not to insult you or any one else.
We have never, ever had a problem finding an available handicapped spot, so I wondered why you would be confronting people. Perhaps the system is more abused in different parts of the country.
And YOu didn't say they were lazy people, you said they weren't disabled. There is a difference. But, whatever.

jor

Koki, They were lazy people AND they weren't disabled. Does that clairify it?And I did not misunderstand you. I don't chase away lazy non-disabled people to get disabled parking spots. Tell me how that is not an insult to someone who cares. You are unbelievable. You should thank poeople who care, not question and insult us.

jacketwatch

To Kodi: IMHO just drop it because Jor is merely trolling, or looking for an arguement. One can't discuss issues with someone so judgemantal and self righteous. I do see you point BTW.

wemr

to Jacket, A troll is someone who starts a thread which is only meant to create a problem. Jor is not a troll and he is not trolling. I have read many of his/her posts and they are helpful and knowlegeable for the most part and sometimes entertaining. I have read all of the posts on this thread and I do not see a problem with what Jor has posted.

jacketwatch

I disagree. A troll is also someone who interjects into a thread after it has begun with the same purpose. I too have read many of Jors posts too and disagree about that as well. I see plenty of judgementalism which is evident in the close the door in your face, I win you lose, type of replies as a response to discussion on a reasonable level. Its a big world amigo. JM2C.

Loki

Yep, don't need to start a thread to be a troll. And why is it that driving a BMW makes one less likely to be disabled as was insinuated otherwise, why mention the make of car??? Sounds more like jealousy.

Itsme73

FYI You can NOT use your handicapped placard everywhere in the USA. If you go to Manhattan they do not honor them. You need a special one for that area. I think you can only get it if you are a resident or commuter, but not 100% sure on that part.Check the NYC web site.

Further more you should check laws in each city or town you go to. For example: In NJ I can park with my Handicapped placard in any handicapped spot or a metered spot without paying the meter (Unless it is a private lot, like at the Toms River bus terminal for example. NO even though it says NJ Transit it is NOT). That is not the case in Michigan. I would still need to pay the meter charge.There are also some areas I have found that you must have an "Area Specific" handicapped placard or sticker for that spot. I found this in an area called Royal Oak Michigan in their municipal township lot.The problem is it is not posted that way so how are you supposed to know? I was lucky and didn't get a ticket the time I did park there but I also moved my car when I found out the law.My general rule is "Check before you go". If I find I make an un-expected stop I use my cell phone to check or ask a local police officer and get his name and badge number! It can potentially save you a big ticket and maybe even a tow and storage charge.I hope this helps and saves someone from getting completely aggravated.

NeoPatrick

Itsme, a 9 year old thread should not be used to establish current laws. I'm not sure you revived this thread. Why not start a new one if you have worthwhile information.

NeoPatrick

Sorry. I meant to say "I'm not sure why you revived this thread".