Dear Editor,

Can you see the handicapped parking sign in front of you!? Of course you can.

I reported offenders four times in one month at the grocery market, the post office, and often on E. 1st Street while at the post office. Recently, while at the post office, two different vehicles without handicap cards pulled into a spot. I saw and heard a man go over and say to them (very nicely) “don’t forget to display your handicap placard to park there.” I thanked him for saying something.

Meanwhile, with my clearly displayed handicapped card, I’m unable to find a place to park. So, I called the police. Violators are usually gone by the time the police arrive around here, if at all.

I’ve never done it, parked in a handicap spot or called a violator in. And never thought much about it, until a friend had an accident and needed to use handicapped parking, and now I myself need to use them.

What offenders, almost always city visitors who probably wouldn’t even think about doing it in the city where they live, usually say is: “I didn’t see it,” or, “I’ll only be a couple of minutes” or “I’m not going far” or “Sorry.” What’s the person who has to use a cane or walker or wheelchair or has physical difficulties walking supposed to do!!

Atashnaa Medicineshield Werner

Nederland