HALL OF SHAME

An integral part of the BB Ratings campaign is to encourage the proprietors of buildings, especially shopping malls, to introduce a wheel-clamping system whereby able bodied motorists who park in disability bays are fined R500, and the proceeds from the offences donated to either BB, or any other welfare organisation working with people with disabilities.

There are many places where this system already exists, and kudus to those mangers/owners who have done so, but the system is only as good as the implementation thereof. Sadly policy often does not ensure results.

Shoot them in the act!
BB calls on all South Africans to become disability parking bay watchdogs. We know that most South Africans object to able bodied motorists parking in our bays. We also know that these offenders are often not just inconsiderate, but also aggressively defensive when challenged. That is why we do not expect you to enter into a situation that could become confrontational and abusive. BB has the muscle to handle the situation.

All we ask of you, is to use your cell phone. Take a photograph that clearly shows the registration number of the car and that it is parked in a disability bay, note the time, date and where the vehicle was parked, and e-mail this along with your details to BB. You will remain anonymous. We will not only publish valid photographs here, but also send copies to the local newspaper that operates in that area. In addition, we will pursue the matter with the owner/proprietor of the building and the appropriate traffic authorities.

Need to get it off your chest?
Whether you are a person with a disability or an able bodied person; if you are aware of anything that impacts negatively on the rights of our people, or just want to air your views, .