One day, I was running late to an appointment. When I finally arrived, the building’s tiny parking lot was full — save for one designated parking spot for those with disabilities. I admit, I was tempted. I didn’t feel like scouring the area for another spot and then having to walk farther to get to my appointment. But my conscience got the better of me, and one awkward three-point-turn later, I was on my way. Just then, as if on cue, another car drove into the lot — a bright blue parking decal hanging from its rearview mirror. At that moment, I knew I’d made the right call.
Decals allowing persons with disabilities to park in designated parking spots have been available in B.C. since 1977. Now, my math skills have certainly worsened since high school, but I’m sure this means that those decals have been around for nearly 50 years. Still, I see cars parked in these spots on an almost daily basis with not a decal to be found.
Listen, if you have a decal, then those spots are for you. If you don’t, then find somewhere else to park instead of making things harder for those who really need them.
