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Part II to part I. Let me say that there are lots of people who are handicapped who are extremely capable of driving and that's great. But some people, as we've seen, don't want to give up driving even if they are no longer capable of driving. That's why I drive dad everywhere and have handicapped plates. I think there's nothing wrong with the police officers being cautious as a person's health can deteriorate from one year to the another and driver's licenses are usually valid for a number of years. It's up to the person to decide whether they should continue to drive or someone determines they are no longer capable of 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. >>> >>> >> > >