WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – Every year, the state issues tens of thousands of disability placards — granting access to handicapped parking spaces. Despite that high number, the application process can be cumbersome and lengthy, taking weeks and sometimes more than a month to complete.
We spoke with a local man who experienced firsthand how long it can take, and the local politician calling for change. It’s estimated that upwards of 30 million drivers nationwide have disability license plates or placards.
In Massachusetts alone, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) authorizes about 140,000 annually — both on a temporary or permanent basis. So, you’d think they’d have it down to a science by now, but you’d be wrong…