Las Vegas Sun

May 8, 2024

Letter to the editor:

Reserve judgment on cars, placards

Another view?

View more of the Las Vegas Sun's opinion section:

Editorials - the Sun's viewpoint.

Columnists - local and syndicated writers.

Letters to the editor - readers' views.

Have your own opinion? Write a letter to the editor.

Regarding Jack Corricks’ letter, “Odd places to see handicapped plates,” about handicap placards on what he considers inappropriate vehicles such as Corvettes and big trucks:

I am handicapped with nerve damage in my left leg and arthritis in my hips and knees, and I drive a Corvette. The Department of Motor Vehicles must have documentation of your handicap from a doctor in order to issue handicap status. I got the card for my husband after he was diagnosed with cancer. I couldn’t say no when I saw the stars in his eyes when he saw that Corvette. I lost him to the disease in September 2011. I’m glad he was able to have that car for a season. Please don’t be so quick to judge.

I’m trying to sell the car because it is high-maintenance and I’m on a fixed income.

Join the Discussion:

Check this out for a full explanation of our conversion to the LiveFyre commenting system and instructions on how to sign up for an account.

Full comments policy