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Harsher Fines for Disabled Parking Violations | Bahamas News
Aneita Duncombe, Director of Social Services, is demanding steeper fines—up to $1,500—for illegally parking in disabled spots, calling the current $250 penalty too lenient. She argues these spaces are vital for people with disabilities and that harsher penalties are needed to deter misuse. As amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Act move forward, Duncombe stresses enforcement is the real challenge: laws mean little without dedicated personnel to police them. The bill also mandates hiring quotas for large employers and criminalizes abuse of disabled individuals, while improving…
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