IllinosMom
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
What construes an on-street handicap parking spot in a residential area?
Backstory: Out of the blue our neighbor had someone paint a blue outline which she claims in a handicap spot. There is room for 3 cars to park on our block but her outline covers 1/2 of 2 spots. There is room to park 1/2 car behind her and 1 1/2 cars in front of her. She only uses the blue outline spot when there is snow or ice. The rest of the time she parks in her driveway. There is no signage or symbol painted.
I am ok with her having a dedicated spot, just not where she has it. Prior to the outlined spot she would park in the last spot and I would ask my guests to not park there. As it is now anyone that comes to visit has to park 2 blocks away while the blue outline spot sits empty.
She doesn't have any medical equipment that would require additional room. When she does park in the blue spot she walks to the back of her car down to the corner so she has increased her steps.
When I asked why she put it where she did she said that is where she wants it. I am really confused because I thought we had a good neighbor relationship.
If this isn't the correct forum please let me know.
What construes an on-street handicap parking spot in a residential area?
Backstory: Out of the blue our neighbor had someone paint a blue outline which she claims in a handicap spot. There is room for 3 cars to park on our block but her outline covers 1/2 of 2 spots. There is room to park 1/2 car behind her and 1 1/2 cars in front of her. She only uses the blue outline spot when there is snow or ice. The rest of the time she parks in her driveway. There is no signage or symbol painted.
I am ok with her having a dedicated spot, just not where she has it. Prior to the outlined spot she would park in the last spot and I would ask my guests to not park there. As it is now anyone that comes to visit has to park 2 blocks away while the blue outline spot sits empty.
She doesn't have any medical equipment that would require additional room. When she does park in the blue spot she walks to the back of her car down to the corner so she has increased her steps.
When I asked why she put it where she did she said that is where she wants it. I am really confused because I thought we had a good neighbor relationship.
If this isn't the correct forum please let me know.