The misuse and abuse of accessible parking spaces has gotten worse in recent years and is “obstructing” peoples’ lives, a Co Offaly wheelchair user has said. John McFarlane was a disabled driver for 60 years and is now a passenger, driven by his wife Mary. The accessible spots “are there for a reason”, he said. The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at tackling what it described as the ongoing misuse of accessible parking bays. Link in bio to read

A Brisbane driver with a disability permit is planning to fight a $91 parking fine. He says there aren’t enough spaces for drivers with higher needs. More Queensland stories: https://yhoo.it/2eXND3E #bnetraffic #7News | 7NEWS Brisbane