Greg,

No, it's not just with me but have heard it from several people who have
handicapped license plates on their cars.  I am a caretaker and have
*never* in my entire life of driving had a ticket.  Not bad since I've
been driving since the age of 16 and am in my 40s now.

We've had a couple of accidents over here with people with handicapped
plates and I think the police just wants to be a little cautious.




>
>Betty,
>I was a police officer for 20 years and I can honestly say that I never
>"targeted" handicapped drivers, nor do I know any officers that did.  If
>your driving warrants an officer's attention then maybe it's time to give it
>up.  I've come to realize that it's much better to accept your limitations
>rather than endanger yourself and others.  I used to drive 8 hours a day
>under the most difficult circumstances, but now let my wife or kids do most
>of the driving unless I'm in a real strong "on" period.
>
>It's your decision and you'll know when the time comes.
>
>Greg
>47/35/35
>
>
>BETTY WROTE:
>>I have a handicapped license plate on my car because I drive dad to
>>his doctor's appointments and
>>have noticed police cars seem to follow me for a distance before going on
>>their merry way. When that happens, I make a mental list of everything:
>>
>>Insurance?  Up to date and in the glove compartment
>>Glasses?  Blind as bat so wearing them
>>State sticker?  Up to date
>>Registration:  Up to date.
>>Within the speed limit:  Say a little prayer cuz I forgot to check it for
>>                         the past 20 miles.  Hope it's within the limit :)
>>Signal lights working:  Don't fail me now left signal! (lol)
>>Seat belt:  oh oh....lol.  Does 90% of the time I drive count? :)
>>
>>
>>Betty, CG
>>
>>
>>>
>>>LOL!
>>>On the serious side, it reminded me of another negative
>>>notice-to-law-enfrocement that my dad mentioned years ago: the disabled
>>>sticker/hanger, or now the disabled license plate. Those items seem to
>make
>>>law enforcement think the driver can not drive and they seem to be pulled
>>>over more frequently.
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: Dennis
>>>Subject: Re: Medical I.D.
>>>Brian,
>>>If the Marine guards want "proof" that you have Parkinson's maybe you
>could
>>>wear a vest with PWP painted on the back.  But maybe that would bring you
>to
>>>the attention of every law enforcement officer in the area.  Maybe not so
>>>good of an idea.
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>