Burlington Officer To Fight Handicap Parking Spot Abuse

BURLINGTON, MA - Burlington Police Officer William Trelegan has joined the Massachusetts Disability Placard Abuse Task Force where he will fight to make sure handicap parking spots are available to those who need them.

Officer Trelegan was invited to join the task force because of his success in leading the enforcement of illegal handicap parking and parking placard abuse in Burlington, Police Chief Michael Kent said in a statement.

The Burlington police force has also partnered with the Burlington Disability Access Commission to prevent the abuse of handicap spots. Those in violation will be ticketed and could even lose their licenses.

“It is inexcusable to illegally use a handicap parking placard or plate,” Chief Kent said. “You take away a spot for those who are most in need. This time of year, with the inclement weather, do not be tempted to park in spaces that you are not entitled to for convenience. We will be heavily enforcing these regulations.”

According to the statement, other forms of handicap parking abuse includes:

• Using someone else’s disability placard or handicap plate

• Using an expired placard

• Using a placard or plate that was issued based on incorrect or outdated information

• Making a counterfeit placard or altering an existing one

If you know of or witness someone abusing a handicap placard or plate, call the Burlington Police Department at or visit the RMV online to fill out a form.