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06-02-2015, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Meg ->
It is very difficult to get one these days, the system has been tightened up considerably due to abuse.
Quite right too IMO.
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06-02-2015, 07:47 PM
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On this subject I must give credit to the person showing folks where to park at the pub where mum had her 90th. Ours was not the only party there that day and it was very busy. My brother parked in the only `disabled` space-chap is up to the car like a shot but having seen her blue badge could not be more helpful. Does your mother need any help sir? and the like.
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06-02-2015, 07:48 PM
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I can understand what you all are saying, but it's only a parking permit. Nothing to do with extra money etc so don't see the point of worrying over folk who get these badges.
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06-02-2015, 07:59 PM
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Re: Abusing the system

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I can understand what you all are saying, but it's only a parking permit. Nothing to do with extra money etc so don't see the point of worrying over folk who get these badges.
But if the person is not genuine ,then they are taking a space of a needy person
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06-02-2015, 09:57 PM
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It has been tightened up too much IMO, I used to have one for times I couldn't walk but it was taken away and now I have to reapply every time I have a set back. Just more time wasted and money wasted IMO so I no longer apply and we just struggle on.

Should someone apply as soon as they are injured ? I would be amazed unless they planned it if they would know how to go about it really so it smells a little fishy to me.
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06-02-2015, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Meg ->
It is very difficult to get one these days, the system has been tightened up considerably due to abuse.
GOOD its being abused for years.
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06-02-2015, 11:02 PM
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Don't worry. Folk are quick to report misuse. i can assure you. We used to get so many anonymous calls, which of course had to be followed up. It spoils it for people who genuinely deserve and use the badge FOR THEMSELVES.
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06-02-2015, 11:29 PM
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GOOD its being abused for years.
Yes it has....and it's because of that they have tightened up now.
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06-02-2015, 11:33 PM
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The next thing then is parking in parent and child only-I give not a toss for the baby seat or the sticker saying `baby on board` If you are you are on your own do not park there
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I posted another response to this thread but I can't find it now and I don't understand where it's gone. stevmk2
 
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