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Debora
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Debora November 05, 2011 01:01

snow plowed into handicap spaces

I have a question...with the snow months almost on us, have you noticed when the parking lots are plowed they always push the snow into the handicap parking spots? I am not sure if the snow plow companies are aware they are doing this.... I asked one once and he stated there was no other place to put the snow. I had to park further away and walk.... while he sit in his warm truck and smiled as I walked by. I asked the store owners if they were aware of this...was told it was not up to them. I am confused on how the plow companies can block in the parking spaces with snow. Anyone have any suggestions??? Have a wonderful day!!!
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  • Andrew Spradling EMPLOYEE
    Andrew Spradling (Official Rep) November 06, 2011 20:36
    Debora, a great question. I spend time in Calgary and I know first-hand your concern. My guess is that this situation falls between the cracks of city/county laws. We have focused the last few months on Texas, and Texas' statute concerning disabled parking makes both (i) parking in a spot with proper ID and (ii) blocking a spot (or ramp, hashmarks, curb-cut, etc) a violation. Of course, there's not much snow in Texas so this isn't an issue here. It seems that each city/county would need to create an ordinance making snow-piling in a disabled spot a violation...and placing responsibility on the plow operator. It's something we will look into to!
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    good answer! good answer! (undo)
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