Massachusetts has several laws that people may find a little strange. You may be breaking some of those laws because they’re so weird. You can view a bunch of them below.
One law that isn’t strange at all is penalizing someone who wrongfully parks in a spot that is reserved for individuals with disabilities. It’s tempting, especially if you’re trying to park in a full lot. You may have even done it before. But unless you’re truly disabled and have legitimate info to prove it, don’t do it. It’s not worth it. Plus, it’s a sign of disrespect to someone who truly needs to park in the spot.
If you decide to park in a spot reserved for the disabled in Massachusetts and you’re doing it in an unauthorized fashion, you could be fined $300. Parking in the striped access aisle (cross-hatch area) is also subject to a fine to the tune of anywhere between $100 to $300.
What You Need to Report Disability Parking Abuse in Massachusetts
According to mass.gov, if you want to report disability parking abuse, you will need the following:
- The vehicle’s license plate number
- Location of the abuse
- Description of the vehicle
- Description of the person abusing the disability parking
- Description of activity leading you to believe this is a case of parking abuse
Of course, some disabilities can’t be seen, so you should only report disability parking abuse if you are really sure that an instance has occurred…