How low can people go to get a parking spot in a crowded place? To pretty darn despicable levels, it seems.
A news report today revealed that disabled motorists are finding it hard to get their allotted parking spaces — and this was linked to the sale of fake disabled parking stickers.
You read that right.
The Star Online’s Rahimy Rahim and Nathaniel Sario report of such cases across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, particularly in high traffic shopping malls and commercial areas. These parking spots are usually located closer to the entrance of these outlets.
According to the report, these fake stickers, displaying the ‘OKU’ (Orang Kurang Upaya or Disabled Person) sign were being sold in the open at hardware stores, priced between RM7 and RM20.
Damai Disabled Person Association president V. Murugeswaran told the portal that in legitimate cases, such stickers could only be obtained at the Road Transport Department following an assessment on the applicant’s condition.
“We are sad that there is also lack of enforcement by the local authorities. It seems that the irresponsible drivers are not worried about being fined,” he was quoted as saying.
