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skprbob · 07-17-2007, 11:30 AM

olivernh et al - My conversation with the Wolfeboro chief clearly indicated that handicapped parking for motor vehicles and handicapped docking for boats were separate issues. An ordinance regarding handicapped parking on land exists and one can be ticketed for violations. No such ordinance regarding handicapped docking exists, so you cannot be ticketed unless/until such an ordinance is passed by the Town of Wolfeboro. The chief was not intent on getting any of his officers in any trouble - his goal was to make sure that everyone on his force was aware of the difference. I'd say the officer who gave you the ticket was simply misapplying a land-based motor vehicle ordinance to the docks.

07-17-2007, 11:30 AM	#41
skprbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 19 Mile Bay Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	clarify olivernh et al - My conversation with the Wolfeboro chief clearly indicated that handicapped parking for motor vehicles and handicapped docking for boats were separate issues. An ordinance regarding handicapped parking on land exists and one can be ticketed for violations. No such ordinance regarding handicapped docking exists, so you cannot be ticketed unless/until such an ordinance is passed by the Town of Wolfeboro. The chief was not intent on getting any of his officers in any trouble - his goal was to make sure that everyone on his force was aware of the difference. I'd say the officer who gave you the ticket was simply misapplying a land-based motor vehicle ordinance to the docks.