TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Ellen Karcher which will ensure adequate parking for handicapped drivers by clarifying that penalties for illegally parking in handicapped parking spots are still in place, whether penalties are posted or not, was signed by Governor Corzine on Monday.
“Handicapped parking is a matter of convenience and safety for disabled individuals who need to perform day-to-day chores, like grocery shopping and doctor’s visits,” said Senator Karcher, D-Monmouth and Mercer. “I think in today’s culture, the handicapped parking sign is almost universally understood, and, whether penalties are posted or not, drivers should understand that they cannot abuse handicapped parking. This new law clarifies that penalties will be imposed whenever a driver illegally uses handicapped parking.”