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i was reading this story today http://
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I think blue badges should only be given to people who have difficulty walking. I know that people with Autism and ADHD have been given badges in the past (I don't know the rules on it though). That's just my opinion though.
I see more people who appear to have no difficulties walking (no walking aids or wheelchair) than those who do with blue badges.
It'll be good when they only give blue badges to those who receive DLA (which is what I think they're planning to do). I think they give out blue badges too easily. I know one woman who has one just from being obese for example.
I see more people who appear to have no difficulties walking (no walking aids or wheelchair) than those who do with blue badges.
It'll be good when they only give blue badges to those who receive DLA (which is what I think they're planning to do). I think they give out blue badges too easily. I know one woman who has one just from being obese for example.
Not entirely relevant, but if fewer able-bodied drivers parked their BMWs, sorry, cars in disabled spaces, perhaps there wouldn't be such restriction on the badges and so more availability for those who could use a little help like the subject of this item? I drive for a disabled children's charity from time to time and am itching to find an excuse to park blocking in a selfish BMW, sorry, car driver using a disabled space without reason. This sums it up: http://
Blue badges are not just about parking close to the doors in Tescos. They are about getting free parking, and parking your car on double yellow lines where the rest of us can't.
If it was up to me there would be far stricter control on the issue of these.
I'm afraid I would not agree to this lady getting one.
If it was up to me there would be far stricter control on the issue of these.
I'm afraid I would not agree to this lady getting one.
Agree Hoppy - especially with the Double Yellows - if it's not safe to park there for able bodied, then it's likely to be even less safe for someone with mobility problems. There should be many more 'blue badge only' areas on streets, but the yellow line restrictions should apply to everyone.
'Free Parking' is trickier - I have a friend who has to use a mobility scooter, and she thinks that Blue Badge holders should pay as normal ("I'm physically disabled, not monetarily disabled") - but with a 30 minute period of grace at the end of the paid for time, to compensate for the extra time she takes to get in/out of the car. I can see the arguments both ways.
In many holiday areas only 'locals' now get free blue badge parking in car parks - ironically this is backfiring as visitors park all over the place in unsafe positions on double yellows to avoid paying ...
'Free Parking' is trickier - I have a friend who has to use a mobility scooter, and she thinks that Blue Badge holders should pay as normal ("I'm physically disabled, not monetarily disabled") - but with a 30 minute period of grace at the end of the paid for time, to compensate for the extra time she takes to get in/out of the car. I can see the arguments both ways.
In many holiday areas only 'locals' now get free blue badge parking in car parks - ironically this is backfiring as visitors park all over the place in unsafe positions on double yellows to avoid paying ...
Miss commando >>I see more people who appear to have no difficulties walking (no walking aids or wheelchair) than those who do with blue badges.<<
Many disabled people with blue badges do not have a problem with their legs, they may have severe breathing trouble for example, my partner (Carakeel) has two replacement knees, spinal stenosis, and many other problems that affect her walking and mobility due to bone cancer that nearly claimed her life but on good days you would never notice that she had any problems because she does her best to avoid looking like she is disabled, this does not mean that she is not in great pain, it means that she does not want to stand out in the crowd as being disabled. just because you cant see a physical reason for having a Blue Badge, please dont assume there is no reason! They generally only give out Blue Badges for people that really need them, of course there are people that scam the system, fortunately these are few and far between. I will also point out that many people are obese for many different reasons, not always because they eat all the cakes, so yes some people have Blue Badges because they are obese for a variety of reasons, including treatment and medication that will cause weight gain!
Many disabled people with blue badges do not have a problem with their legs, they may have severe breathing trouble for example, my partner (Carakeel) has two replacement knees, spinal stenosis, and many other problems that affect her walking and mobility due to bone cancer that nearly claimed her life but on good days you would never notice that she had any problems because she does her best to avoid looking like she is disabled, this does not mean that she is not in great pain, it means that she does not want to stand out in the crowd as being disabled. just because you cant see a physical reason for having a Blue Badge, please dont assume there is no reason! They generally only give out Blue Badges for people that really need them, of course there are people that scam the system, fortunately these are few and far between. I will also point out that many people are obese for many different reasons, not always because they eat all the cakes, so yes some people have Blue Badges because they are obese for a variety of reasons, including treatment and medication that will cause weight gain!
>>>'Free Parking' is trickier - I have a friend who has to use a mobility scooter, and she thinks that Blue Badge holders should pay as normal ("I'm physically disabled, not monetarily disabled")<<<
You must also remember that many disabled people live on a limited income and not able to work, they often have no choice but to drive into town and park, they are not able to do a large shopping trip and have to make small frequent trips, I dont really think it is fair to make them pay for every trip, they dont have the option of walking like able bodied people.
You must also remember that many disabled people live on a limited income and not able to work, they often have no choice but to drive into town and park, they are not able to do a large shopping trip and have to make small frequent trips, I dont really think it is fair to make them pay for every trip, they dont have the option of walking like able bodied people.
