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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. >>> >>> >> > >