Over 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were recovered during a two-day enforcement operation, which occurred ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
The Mount Dora Police Department posted a photo of the seized blue handicap parking tags scattered across the front of one of its patrol vehicles on Facebook.
The organization stated that the two-day operation focused on Target and Walmart parking lots “to protect accessible parking spaces for those in the community who truly depend on them.”
“Misusing a handicap placard might seem minor to some, but it directly impacts residents who rely on these spaces for mobility and safety. Our goal is to ensure that accessible parking remains available for those who genuinely need it,” the police department said in a Facebook post.
The two-day operation resulted in:
- 80 traffic stops
- Seizure of 30 parking tags
Officials did not say whether any fines or citations were issued or whether any arrests were made.
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