Handicap parking at truck stops ?

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

I was at the flying -j off I-70 in MO I think exit 188 a few months ago , and it was like 2am And I there was only 1 empty spot I backed in ,and the driver next to me starts waving his hand up and down in an angry motion , and started pointing at something then he grabs a "HANDICAP" sign off his window ,and comes flying out of his truck and comes to my door ,and starts to loudly explain I'm in a Handicap spot. There were no signs and the paint on the ground was so faded I couldn't see it marked . I moved and waited for about an hour someone to leave ,so he wouldn't have a heart attact or die from from me strangling him , But what caught me funny was he pretty much jumped out of the truck ,and had no problem climbing and yelling on my truck , So what exactly qualifies as a handi-cap giving you special parking privilages ,because from what i saw with him he wasn't in need of a handicap parking space ,and i also thought a driver had to be relatively physically able bodied to pass a dot and drive ...

I moved and waited for another spot to empty ,but what would you guys have done in a similar instance ?

[Jay B]

You have to move. Feel lucky he wasn't a real butt hole and just let you park there and then call a cop.

It seems to me that most of the people with handicap mirror tags are not handicapped, they have a relative that is and just take advantage of the close parking.

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

You have to move. Feel lucky he wasn't a real butt hole and just let you park there and then call a cop.


Yes him calling the cops would have sucked , But because there was no sign posted at viewing level from a vaehicle there's no way to enforce it with a ticket . :wink: I just moved ,because it seemed easier than being stubborn .

It seems to me that most of the people with handicap mirror tags are not handicapped, they have a relative that is and just take advantage of the close parking.

Well I wonder if a load going to Newark or central long Island counts as a Handicap ?

[Uturn2001]

As basically mentioned this person may have had someone who is handicap in the truck with him.

Sadly though, as mentioned already, there are people who use the handicap stickers, placards, and plates just to get a better parking space when there is no need for it.

As far as what constitutes "handicap" as far as the special plates and stickers go, the person who gets one has to show a need for it that has to be signed off on by a doctor. This need is such where walking from a "normal" spot is either impossible or places undue stress on the person such as someone who is on oxygen 24/7 or who has a bad heart, etc.

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

As basically mentioned this person may have had someone who is handicap in the truck with him.

Sadly though, as mentioned already, there are people who use the handicap stickers, placards, and plates just to get a better parking space when there is no need for it.

As far as what constitutes "handicap" as far as the special plates and stickers go, the person who gets one has to show a need for it that has to be signed off on by a doctor. This need is such where walking from a "normal" spot is either impossible or places undue stress on the person such as someone who is on oxygen 24/7 or who has a bad heart, etc.

SO basicly your average fat ass who passes for "OBEESE" could qualify for this classification . :shock:

[Uturn2001]

In a word, no.

Contrary to what your bigoted comment would indicate there are many obese people who are probably in better shape than you are. Speaking from a cardio-vascular stand point.

[Mr. Ford95]

In some places, if a sign is not present, then it cannot be enforced as handicap parking.

[ben45750]

As basically mentioned this person may have had someone who is handicap in the truck with him.

Sadly though, as mentioned already, there are people who use the handicap stickers, placards, and plates just to get a better parking space when there is no need for it.

As far as what constitutes "handicap" as far as the special plates and stickers go, the person who gets one has to show a need for it that has to be signed off on by a doctor. This need is such where walking from a "normal" spot is either impossible or places undue stress on the person such as someone who is on oxygen 24/7 or who has a bad heart, etc.

SO basicly your average fat ass who passes for "OBEESE" could qualify for this classification . :shock:

Probably, could also be classified as a OCD. Can you get a handicap sticker for OCD's? WAIT.... let me be PC "handicapable"

[Colts Fan]

In a word, no.

Contrary to what your bigoted comment would indicate there are many obese people who are probably in better shape than you are. Speaking from a cardio-vascular stand point.

How was that comment bigoted? Don't obese people ultimately have control over their "handicap"? Chances are if you are obese you are in very poor cardiovascular health (very high BP).

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

In a word, no.

Contrary to what your bigoted comment would indicate there are many obese people who are probably in better shape than you are. Speaking from a cardio-vascular stand point.

How was that comment bigoted? Don't obese people ultimately have control over their "handicap"? Chances are if you are obese you are in very poor cardiovascular health (very high BP).

Exactly I've never seen a person who honestly decreased their caloric intake with a heatlthy diet along with good exercise not drop fat , But I have seen and heard many SUPER sized individuals talk about genetics and "METABOLIC INDIVIDUALITY" as the reason they can't drop any weight while they are choking down a couple Big Mac's with fries and the "MAGIC" Diet soft drink .

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

In a word, no.

Contrary to what your bigoted comment would indicate there are many obese people who are probably in better shape than you are. Speaking from a cardio-vascular stand point.

Unlikely... But I think I can smell your diet cola over the net .

[boneebone]

Well, just like four wheelers if you aren't handicapped and don't have a placard than you can't park there, unless you want a $300+ dollar deduction from your paycheck.

Unfortunatly, at that time in the morning there is shortage of parking spaces everywhere.

[Jackrabbit379]

It seems to me that most of the people with handicap mirror tags are not handicapped, they have a relative that is and just take advantage of the close parking.

Both my mom, and dad have handicap license plates. I see young people that are in nowhere near being handicap, park in handicap spots at Wal-Mart. If my sister is with us, and she sees this happen, she gets all over them.

[coastie]

,and i also thought a driver had to be relatively physically able bodied to pass a dot and drive ...

Incorrect. You must be able to preform the duties of a Truck Driver. I heard stories of Ampaties driving truck, people in Wheel Chairs. I am disabled and pending on the climate Rain or snow or even if I just over did my self I can not walk with ease. I have gone into a Petrol and my knees give out and fell in their lobby area. You will see me using a Cane from time to time, but in my last Physical, I was much better health than I was when I did my first ever DOT Physical.

advantage of the close parking.

Not all Handicap parking are right next to the Door. I have been to several places where the Handicap Parking was at he end of the building and the handicap person had to walk the distance of the store to the front door.

Do I qualify for a Handicap Parking sticker/tag extra? No, reason beyond me, but in reality, I do not want one as long as I can walk. Do I use the handicap spaces? Yes, but the Truck I am using has a Handicap Tag. Is it legal for me to use it? No. But nothing is said cause people see me get out either limping badly or using my cane or even a walker.

Can I preform the Duties of a truck driver? Yes, yet some parts I can not such as Tarping loads, Lumping loads. So I do not do Flatbeds that much, though I have done it, and hire a lumper if it a driver unload. But I can do the pretrip of a truck, drive it safely down the road, and drop and hook trailers.

So Should I be denied the chance to drive cause I am disable?

[VitoCorleone99]

...So Should I be denied the chance to drive cause I am disable?

I'd say yes, and people can call me whatever names they want to. All hail the PC nonsense, but every rig out here could put an end to my life, so screw the 'feelings' of the drivers.

If your knees gave out walking through a Petro, I don't trust your legs to operate the brake pedal properly after a long day on the road.

If people can't walk from a regular spot without getting winded or having heart palpitations, I don't trust them not to pass out behind the wheel during a stressful day.

[topset]

Thats one way to get the closest spot.....

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

So Should I be denied the chance to drive cause I am disable

in your case no you shouldn't be denied the ability to earn a living , As im sure you can operate the vehicle safely just at times i'm sure you're in a fair share of pain .

[coastie]

...So Should I be denied the chance to drive cause I am disable?

I'd say yes, and people can call me whatever names they want to. All hail the PC nonsense, but every rig out here could put an end to my life, so screw the 'feelings' of the drivers.

If your knees gave out walking through a Petro, I don't trust your legs to operate the brake pedal properly after a long day on the road.

If people can't walk from a regular spot without getting winded or having heart palpitations, I don't trust them not to pass out behind the wheel during a stressful day.

Well I never had a problem hitting the brakes when I had to. So you have nothing to worry about.

in your case no you shouldn't be denied the ability to earn a living , As im sure you can operate the vehicle safely just at times i'm sure you're in a fair share of pain .

That is correct, I do deal with alot of pain, but I hurt sitting at home just as much out driving. So why sit at home and feel sorry for my self.

I am responsible with my disabilities, I know my limits and if I am at a point I would have problems I have stopped till I can do what I have to do.