[My2Cents]

Well, the blind might as well be given access to handicapped parking, because I never see anyone else ever using those prime parking spaces.

[Onelifetogive]

Likely, we will need road signs in Braille, as well.

[Az Joe]

Drive-up ATM's have Braille characters on the keypad.

[Kenton]

This reminds me of the very effective penalty my boss proposed for repeat drunken drivers.

Blind them.

[Ignatz]

Blind people would be allowed to get handicapped parking permits

Hey! What about putting buzzers on stop signs? Then they'll know they are approaching one and can stop safely! [/sarcasm]

[mylife]

Hey they got braille on drive up ATMs

[newgeezer]

even though they can't drive

Many handicapped non-drivers have these permits. It's so they don't have so far to walk when they're passengers. Dropping them off doesn't work everywhere for everyone.

In other words, AP, that's a stupid comment.

[longtermmemmory]

seriously this is a good thing. In FL the disabled permit goes with the person not the vehicle. Thus if you have an elderly or special needs person in the car you can use the permit. This is handy for mothers with children in wheelchairs.

Now if you use the tag without the designated person actually with you, then it is a $250.00 parking ticket. No court, just administrative review and they have zip authority for mercy. (iow: if you had to go to the bathroom, tough luck. You should have parke anywhere else.)

[John Jorsett]

Of course, they'll also need hood mounts for their guide dogs ...

[Hildy]

I see nothing wrong with this.

[Hildy]

Of all the things in life to bitch about, this ain't one of them. IMHO.

[Protagoras]

The whole thing (even as it is right now) is a huge scam.

[BlackbirdSST]

More empty spaces in an otherwise crowded lot! Yeah, we need a Law. Blackbird.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Those guide dogs are getting more talented all the time!

[Dionysius]

This is fine, caring, feel-good legislation, but, damn my cynical heart, the abuses of it will be legion.

[dougherty]

At least the blind are truly handicapped. Come to Houston and you'll see the youngest and most able-bodied handicap folks parking in those spots with their little handicap tag.

[gcruse]

Personally, I'd prefer something like a bumper sticker that says, "Don't follow me. I'm blind."

[Billthedrill]

You can, actually, drive if you're "legally blind," that is, uncorrected vision of 20/400 or worse. Since that must be correctable to something more acceptable (it differs state to state) it isn't, technically, impossible for someone who is legally blind to drive. Of course, why someone who is correctable to driveable would need a handicapped space is problematic.

It should be emphasized that the handicapped spaces aren't just for handicapped drivers. I recall picking my wheelchair-bound Dad up at an office one time - I pulled in and hopped out and sure enough, there was a self-righteous SOB who said "you don't look handicapped to me." Fortunately Dad was right behind him. In his best parade-ground voice he said "well, how do I look?" No reply.

[isom35]

hey, they let Geordi navigate the Enterprise for a season or 2.