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Parking Police Crack Down on Handicap Fraud

Fines are skyrocketing for those who steal spots from disabled

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 8, 2007 3:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – People without disabilities who park their cars in handicapped spaces are being slapped with more than just karmic penalties, as local officials and civilian whistle-blowers raise fines and dole out more tickets, the AP reports. With more handicapped placards in circulation than ever, governments are... Read full story »

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