Amputee Must Prove It Every Three Years to Keep Handicapped Parking Permit
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Submitted by Mark Esposito, Guest Blogger
It’s nice to see our government off the “Stupid Train” for once. Swedish officials continue to require Fredrik Jansson of Skelleftea to verify that he has trouble walking after his leg was surgically amputated ten years ago. Jansson who suffered the procedure as part of his bid to fight off bone cancer, finds the regulation ridiculous. He is mandated to see a physician to verify the loss every three years.
A prosthetic leg is not an option as Jonasson doesn’t think he would be able to manage without a disabled parking permit since he would have to carry shopping bags using crutches, and be forced to walk some distance to his car.
“It defies all common sense,” Jansson said. “I go down to Umea once every three years and have a doctor establish my leg is still gone.”
Skelleftea Traffic Administrator Annica Persson said the tests are necessary. “It is really difficult for us to judge these things and that is why we need the medical recommendation,” Persson said. She also claims there are a limited amount of disabled driver spaces and the government has to ensure that only qualified persons have the benefit.
All of which raises the interesting question about how might one such as Jannson “disqualify” for the benefit? I’m sure Jansson would give a lot to know.
