Abuse of handicapped permits prompts reform effort in CT
December 13th, 2008From the New York Times:
Following years of complaints about misuse of handicapped parking permits, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is again seeking to reform the system.
Among other things, the department will ask the legislature to approve changes that would require holders to renew their permits periodically, eliminate double permits, and require families to return permits after a person dies.
Some estimates say there are 10,000 permits being used in Connecticut by people who are not eligible for them.
A comparable effort in the 2008 legislative session was defeated after DMV officials estimated implementation would cost $1.1 million annually.

