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Board hears residents, providers complain about widespread misuse of handicap placards
Summary
Residents and service providers told the Lawrence Board of Health that handicap placards are being abused, creating parking shortages; speakers said eligibility is set by state rules and suggested contacting the state motor-vehicle registry and city council for changes.
During new business on March 10, several providers and residents raised concerns that handicap placards are being misused in Lawrence, crowding curb-space and preventing people with mobility needs from finding on-street parking.
Speakers described frequent requests for placards at provider offices, examples of apparently able-bodied drivers using placard spaces, and what they called casual or transactional use of…
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