Fine up to €150 for parking in disabled zone

THE fixed charge for motorists who park in a disabled bay without displaying a valid permit will increase from €80 to €150, Transport Minister Shane Ross announced yesterday.

The move is in response to “the selfish and thoughtless behaviour of certain motorists who think it is all right to park in a disabled bay without a permit, thereby depriving disabled drivers of safe, convenient access to parking spaces reserved for them,” he said.

Motorists have 28 days to pay the fixed charge of €150, which rises to €225 if paid within the following 28 days.