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Betty, Maybe it depends on where you're from. Regardless, the police still need probable cause to pull you over. If they are targeting HC vehicles and you can prove a pattern, I'd approach the DA in your county about the problem. You might consider buying another plate and just use a placard on rearview mirror when you park. HC plate doesn't serve any purpose when you're on the road. Greg 47/35/35 Betty Wrote: >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. >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >