Popeye2000
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Florida
I am located in Gainesville, FL. A few months ago I was reduced to crutches, and was authorized a temporary handicap permit. Since I have received the permit, I have received nothing but trouble when it comes to parking.
The first instance involved a parking lot with a clearly visible Handicapped sign, where I parked, and displayed my temporary permit on the rear view mirror as required. When I came back I found that my vehicle was towed. Apparently the lot was private, but I would of thought that since the regulation requiring handicapped spaces is in the state statutes, that it is exempt...A regulatory taking per se, with a compelling state interest in providing persons with handicapped permits convenient parking to minimize the amount of foot travel required to their desired location. The statute of interest I found was Fl. Stat. 553.5041. When I went to retrieve my vehicle from the towing company (an officer drove me there after I reported my car stolen), they made me wait out front of their building for almost 3 1/2 hours (on crutches mind you), in a less than desirable neighborhood.
The second instance involves the University of Florida Campus. Again I parked in a clearly marked handicapped space, while displaying my temporary handicapped permit. I came out to find a parking citation because I had not purchased an additional parking permit to be allowed to park on campus. I would think that not only 553.5041 applies, but also under some reciprocity doctrine, since private efforts to regulate handicapped parking availability would stifle the state's goal of providing convenient parking to those with disabilites?
Can someone please advise me on what I should do in each instance.
ThanksWhat is the name of your state?
I am located in Gainesville, FL. A few months ago I was reduced to crutches, and was authorized a temporary handicap permit. Since I have received the permit, I have received nothing but trouble when it comes to parking.
The first instance involved a parking lot with a clearly visible Handicapped sign, where I parked, and displayed my temporary permit on the rear view mirror as required. When I came back I found that my vehicle was towed. Apparently the lot was private, but I would of thought that since the regulation requiring handicapped spaces is in the state statutes, that it is exempt...A regulatory taking per se, with a compelling state interest in providing persons with handicapped permits convenient parking to minimize the amount of foot travel required to their desired location. The statute of interest I found was Fl. Stat. 553.5041. When I went to retrieve my vehicle from the towing company (an officer drove me there after I reported my car stolen), they made me wait out front of their building for almost 3 1/2 hours (on crutches mind you), in a less than desirable neighborhood.
The second instance involves the University of Florida Campus. Again I parked in a clearly marked handicapped space, while displaying my temporary handicapped permit. I came out to find a parking citation because I had not purchased an additional parking permit to be allowed to park on campus. I would think that not only 553.5041 applies, but also under some reciprocity doctrine, since private efforts to regulate handicapped parking availability would stifle the state's goal of providing convenient parking to those with disabilites?
Can someone please advise me on what I should do in each instance.
ThanksWhat is the name of your state?