Today the parking permit law in Florida was changed.   It is now more difficult for people to receive parking permits. It also puts a stricter period of time as to how long the temporary permits get to be used. Hopefully, now, there will be more spaces available when one goes to park their car.Â
We may not see the effects of this change immediately, because the permits probably don’t expire for a while but, this is definitely a step in the right direction. It might be an inconvenience for people because they will have to show medical documentation every four years (when the permit expires) but, that is really no big deal. I am happy to show any medical documentation of that sort if it means that there will be less abuse of those parking spots.
The only question that is left to ask is how much will law enforcement attempt to enforce the law? I realize that they have total discretion and that there are other, more severe crimes that they need to handle but, if this law is not enforced, in other words, ticket the person who does not have the permit showing, no permit at all, or an expired permit, then, people will continue to park in these spaces without having a permit because they face no consequences for their actions. As a result, those of us who can use the spot will be in the same boat as now and not be able to use this service that we really need.
What do you think about the new law?
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