Annapolis Capital Punishment

Good news-according to the Baltimore Sun, Anne Arundel County Executive Leopold has just signed into law, higher fines for those who park illegally in handicapped-only parking spaces. It was merely a coincidence that CP posted about this a day before. Of course, it would be nice to take credit.... For those of you who are just as bothered by this as is CP, you will be pleased to know the fine is now $500, up from $100. Perhaps that will make the smartly dressed, yacht-club belonging, BMW driving ----- think twice next times she goes to Blockbuster.

Cp believes but is not certain that the fine in Annapolis is $250.00. And a reader identified as Carolyn in Baltimore commented on CP's earlier posting by replying:


"This gets to me too. It was a minor annoyance seeing people park in handicapped spots, or using the handicap hang tags of friends. But when my mother had ALS, and we bought a wheelchair van to take her on outings I really learned what it takes to get around and how important those spaces can be.
Getting my mom in and out of her van was a big production - not only time consuming but space-consuming. The van had a ramp that came out of the side so we really needed at least 2 spots to get her out. I remember once we were in a spot and someone came and parked next to us (in the forbidden zone) and we had to go all through the store/museum looking for the driver to move their car just so we could leave.
I believe it is good to leave a politish note to someone who has parked rudely to let them know they are both illegal, and more important, rude. Maybe they'll think twice the next time.

To which CP responded:

"A Politish Note? Thanks for your comment. I doubt a polite note will do the trick. These violators are vehemently antisocial characters. Their fancy cars are more important to them than are our rights. A bright, red, sticker proclaiming VIOLATION might do the trick. Hmmm....thanks for your thoughts."

To which Carolyn responded:


"....Being not quite the same as polite. Meaning maybe snarky but civil, or no really foul language. "

Do other readers wish to share their parking experiences?