I agree with Greg. In 30 years with the NYPD I never encountered an officer
who targeted handicapped drivers, nor did I ever hear of anyone suggesting
such a tactic.

Bruce A. Hollenbeck
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Sterling" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 8:32 PM
Subject: PD and driving


> 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.
> >>
> >>
> >