Betty And Greg, I have been a driver for 30 years, the last six years as a
PWP without accidens.
Last time when I got a handicapcar with automatic transmissoin, and I hope
soon a beeter seet, I went to a tecnic drivertest at the police, I was told
I was an exxellent driver - BUT was driving a little too fast, (I told it
was of the new car) and the nice policeman said OK and so did the doctor
which gave me my permisson ONLY FOR TWO YEAR, AND SO IS MY DRIVERLICENS
SIGNED-. Thats O K with me because I never drive when I`m not feeling well,
My husband drives or I a take a specail handicapbus I can call for
Sonia
never give up
----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Sterling <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 10. januar 2000 02:32
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.
> >>
> >>
> >
