Rome to crack down on handicapped parking violations

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Between May 4 and May 18, the Rome Police Department will be increasing enforcement of handicap parking violations throughout the City of Rome.

The maximum penalty per Georgia state law for a violation of handicapped parking space is $500 and the illegally parked vehicle can be subject to removal by tow truck at the owner’s expense.

Lt. Chris DeHart of the Selective Enforcement Unit issued the following press release Thursday night:

The Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living and the Rome Police Department are working together during this time to educate the community on handicap parking guidelines and working towards proper compliance by all members of the community.

Since the week of April 13th, the Rome Police Department has been conducting a focused education effort on the proper posting of handicap parking notices. As part of this initiative, the Rome Police Department has been working with local businesses to raise awareness of the standards set forth in Georgia state law regarding handicap parking notices to the public.

Handicapped parking spaces are reserved for individuals with disabilities who have a handicapped license plate or handicapped accessible parking placard issued to them which is properly displayed. Failure to display the required handicapped accessible parking placard may result in a citation being issued.

Access to handicap parking provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to travel with less difficulty and assists them in living independently.

Drivers without disabilities who park in handicapped parking interfere with handicapped parking and can be found in violation of the law. Illegal use of handicapped license tags or placards can also be a violation of the law …

The Rome Police Department wants to remind the community that handicapped parking spaces are for individuals with disabilities and should not be abused. The Rome Police Department hopes that by educating the public and raising awareness will allow better access to the designated handicapped parking spaces for residents and visitors with disabilities.

 

 

 

 

Source: Rome News

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