uk.people.disability

mart2306@ wrote:

> Ok, simple solution then. Simply make disabled bays only usable for 5
> minutes rather than the usual 3 hours (its 2 at our Asda).
> Does that meet your requirements personally? Seems to meet your
> requirements you are suggesting for others.
> As you say, someone can move the vehicle to a normal bay.

I would remind you that the issue is only that of preventing misuse of
the bb by the able-bodied. Thus, when the badge holder is present at
time of arrival and departure, there is no problem and no suggestion of
(further) limiting the time they can use the disabled bay.

Yes, I would suggest that where the badge-holder is being dropped off by
an able bodied person -ie transferred to the care of another or able to
manage on their own after being dropped off - then 5 mins use of a bay
should be enough. The badge holder is not returning to the bay, so has
no need of it again. If they can manage on their own once dropped off,
then they can manage for the time it takes for the able bodied driver to
move the vehicle to a regular parking space. If they are being
transferred to the care of another, then 5 mins is enough time to do
that and release the driver to move the vehicle (and return, if desired).

Yes, I would suggest that where the badge-holder is being picked up by
an able-bodied driver, then 5 mins use of the bay is enough. The pickup
time can be coordinated with the badge holder or current carer and a
regular bay used until just before pick-up, if necessary.

There is always a "someone" to move the vehicle to and from a regular
bay under such circumstances - the able-bodied driver.

I write as an able-bodied driver who invariably follows the practice
outlined above. Disabled bays are an essential part of the support
infrastructure for the disabled - not for my personal convenience. So I
never stay in one for more than the minimum time necessary.


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Sue