MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Miami-Dade County officials say the use of fake disabled parking permits has spiraled “out of control,” prompting a stepped-up crackdown aimed at drivers who abuse a system meant to help those who truly need it.
The county’s tax collector has joined law enforcement officers in an aggressive effort to identify and revoke fraudulent permits, which focuses on hotspots like Miami Beach, where entire blocks can appear filled with vehicles displaying disability decals.
Authorities say the problem has plagued the county for years…