A EUROPEAN ELECTION candidate came in for criticism yesterday after her campaign van was seen parked in a disabled parking spot outside a Westmeath Centra.

An “honest mistake” by the driver, the candidate said… But are the rest of us fully qualified to cast the first stone?

Last week, a judge called the practice of able-bodied motorists parking in illegal spots “boorish” and banned a driver from the roads for six months.

Time to confess (you’ll feel better). Have you ever illegally parked in a disabled space?

Poll Results:

Never. How could you even ask? (7921)

Yes. But just for a few minutes - that's okay, right? (1103)

Yes. But I have a permit. (498)

Yes. Often. (237)

Yes. Often.
Yes. But just for a few minutes - that's okay, right?
Never. How could you even ask?
Yes. But I have a permit.

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Poll: Own up... Have you ever parked in a disabled space?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

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