Disabled Parking Permit - Better than a diplomatic license plate! Really!

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Even if you attempt the tow truck route (expressing that you will pay the costs of towing) , suddenly , you might see the owner move the vehicle post haste. This is because the licence plate number can be traced to the owner , and when the tow operator makes a good connection to someone who takes action (while the tow operator is waiting to make money) , a miracle happens. Be prepared for a disgruntled punk to arrive and move the vehicle.

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The reason being , is that - as soon as that vehicle hits the impoundment yard , it will also be fitted with an infraction notice or ticket pertaining to "why" it's there. A parking ticket. These situations are not cheap for the owners , as the impoundment yard will also charge a daily fee to hold the vehicle. This is how to deal with even the nastiest of fools who will attempt to use things to their advantage. But they can't stop an on-call tow truck company / their knowledge & fees.

[fthrcast]

For a small court fee ($50) , and another $100 towing , you can sue for the costs involved in rectifying this situation - and receive a judgement of $150 against the owner of the vehicle. Even "if" , the owner fails to pay that back to you when the court orders it to be paid , then you can file another charge against the owner for non-payment of a court order. This will eventually tag the owner's licence , which could lead to a driver's licence suspension for their troubles. Total cost $200.

[fthrcast]

At the very same time , if a vehicle is parked grossly illegally , such as this one is : it must be impounded - which will have the owner on his/her toes within a day. If the owner even tries to sue you , you have a receipt for towing , and the particulars of the incident which led you and the towing company to "get authorizations" to tow it. This is why you should immediately file a suit against the plate owner at his/her address. for your costs. Stay ahead of them , or they will do this.

[fthrcast]

What I'm saying is : that once you call the right tow truck company (good high quality tow trucks , seriously connected to towing laws / enforcement ) , chances are they will intervene for you with police by contacting someone who will make a decision to give them authority to remove the vehicle from it's present location. This is not just because the tow operator is capable , but is interested in earning the money you would pay. Then take the owner to court (simple) , to recover the costs.

[fthrcast]

If the permit says "disabled" , it's likely near it's expiry date (fake) or otherwise , being that they are 5 year permits. If the permit says "accessible parking permit" (real) , it is probably legitimate , but not necessarily. If I didn't get any action from the police , I would call a towtruck (if it were parked in front of my house) , and explain this to them. Chances are , since parking enforcement works soooo closely with towtruck drivers , the tow truck operator would get some action $

[fthrcast]

Firstly , you might get better action from police , if you refrain from calling the "permit" , a "disabled permit" , as NEW permits are NOW called " Accessible Parking Permits". I see no reason why this vehicle shouldn't be towed away , for having parked on the wrong side of the road , and facing in the wrong direction. I am now seeing this alot , where some drivers are just doing this to cause trouble. This should be a 5 minute process to get rid of.

[cbellsmith]

I have at least three or four cars in the same family on my street with handicap permits. Two of the cars have not moved in months. How so I go about reporting these people?

[TorontoPoliceService]

@cbellsmith Hi.

Contact Parking Enforcement directly and report the stagnant vehicle license plate and description/location etc. Then contact the Disabled Liason Unit of the Toronto Police Services and report to them as well. The rule is you can not leave a vehicle parked in the same spot for more than 7 days. Report them. They are basically using the street as storage and it's just not right. All the best.

[dave2806]

i agree. i am disabled and really need my badge . as such i take great care not to upset anyone by abusing it . they give us a bad name . life is hard enough without people making it worse for us . well done.

[discorama108]

It's not illegal for the disabled to use no parking zones. The reason being that in some areas there are limited or no designated spaces. Like the ACC with only 4 spaces. I always have to park on the street in a no parking area there because I have no other option. I'm sure ignorant passersby think I'm 'flouting' my permit too. Like you, I'm against counterfeits. But get your facts straight on parking laws before you go slamming people whose lives are hard enough without any added prejudice.

[MonkeyManBlues]

As a disabled person, I agree with you whole heartedly. A disabled parking pass only allows you park in designated areas. No more. Good for you for reporting him.

[discorama108]

You're wrong. You should find out exactly where you can park. It will be helpful if you ever find yourself in a situation where there are no designated spaces.