Scandal in Waiblingen: Disabled people fight for parking in front of a library!

Scandal in Waiblingen: Disabled people fight for parking in front of a library!

Wolfgang Thiele, a 75-year-old handicapped from Waiblingen, has vehemently spoken out in front of the city library for the establishment of a disabled parking lot. He finds the current Situation unreasonable because it is forced to "limp" from the market garage to the library. In the past few weeks, Thiele has already received three parking lots because he had to park near the library. In his opinion, the city of Waiblingen is not suitable for the disabled, which triggers concern in the local community. As ZVW not only shows Thieles displeasure, but also raises questions about the barrier freedom in the city on.

For severely disabled people who have an extraordinary walking disability, there is the possibility to apply for a "blue parking permit". This parking permit allows parking on special disabled parking spaces with a wheelchair symbol and is valid in all EU countries. The parking permit offers numerous discounts, including parking for up to three hours in places with a limited stopping ban and the free parking of parking clocks and parking ticket machines with no time limit. The city provides details on the conditions and for application on its website, such as Waiblingen.de explained.

prerequisites and application

In order to apply for a "blue parking permit", certain requirements must be met, including a recognized severe disability with exceptional walking disabilities or blindness. The application process can be carried out personally in the city administration or by a authorized person. In addition, the parking permit must always be placed visibly behind the windshield. Separate applications are required for a personal handicapped parking lot, whereby there is no legal claim to such a parking space.

-transmitted by West-East media