Crazy 'Karen' Calls Police on Handicap Parking Violator. Gets a huge Surprise. 

The "Handicapped Parking Gestapo" has crossed my path all too often. Both my wife and I are disabled but at a glance do not appear to be disabled. A favorite story is about the woman who called 911 because we had parked in a handicapped parking space at a local supermarket. The police officer who responded to her call was also our next-door neighbor and knew us well. She was charged with misuse of the 911 emergency phone number.

This is a perfect example of "PEOPLE SHOULD MIND THEIR BUSINESS" people will never learn.

I had a similar situation a couple of years ago when a strange woman approached me just as was exiting my car after parking in the handicapped spot. She got right into my face and started to berate me, screaming vulgarities. I decided not to engage in any type of conservation with her. Instead, as a father I made my way to the trunk and retrieved my son's wheelchair and started the well-practiced procedure to transfer his severely deformed body out of the car. My son has a severe form of spastic cerebral palsy. He is now thirty years old and still is unable to walk, dress himself, or go to the toilet with aid. Upon seeing my son. she shut her mouth and turned to walk away, without offering any kind of apology or acknowledgement of the situation. It was at that time I yelled "Hey lady! Thanks for adding to our pain!" There was no response from her. I was so mad that I was shaking. It was my son who calmed me down when he placed on me and quietly told me that "It's okay Dad." It was at that time I discovered that my son is a better man than I am.

This happened to me 2 years ago. My Dad was being discharged from the hospital after having bypass surgery. He sustained a back injury years ago so naturally I had his handicap placard in my car. I literally had a woman storm up to me and started calling me an inconsiderate brat and how dare I park in a handicap spot when clearly I didn't need it. She actually called the police, they showed up and I explained that no I wasn't handicap, but my Dad however was and he was being discharged. She wouldn't even let the security guard handle it, she called him a idiot and he didn't know what he was doing and demanded the police. Needless to say after all was said and done she was cited for filing a false police report.

I was transfusion dependent and on oxygen 24/7 for many years. I went to my appointment to get a blood transfusion. My attending oncologist asked me why I was out of breath and sweating profusely. I told her it was more than a 1/2 mile walk from the hospital parking lot to the transfusion clinic. The doctor said there were handicapped parking spaces in front of the building and they were empty. I told her that I didn’t have a placard or handicapped plate. She asked why not. I told her I had never been informed that I was disabled. After that visit, 2 weeks later I received a state issued handicapped placard as a permanently disabled person. My doctor ordered it for me. My post below occurred after I received the placard. Many people have invisible disabilities. My family NEVER uses my disability placard when they park UNLESS I am being transported. The placard is for me, NOT MY FAMILY.

Something similar happened to me a few years back... I parked in a handicap spot, put the placard on the mirror, and hopped out of my car. Immediately, an old lady got into my face threatening to call the police, telling me seniors need these spaces, blah, blah, blah... About that time, my 82 year Father opened his door...and asked if I wanted him to "whoop her ass" with his cane...ROFL😳

A group of my friends jumped out of the car parked in a handicapped spot. A lady started reading us the riot act about handicapped zones. Then the driver threw his wheelchair out and got in it. She apologized profusely until Troy thanked her for trying to keep violators from parking in the handicapped space. He told her " you were just mistaken, not wrong."

Not all disabilities are visible

“I had no idea” THATS BECAUSE IT’S NOT YOUR BUSINESS!!!

A Karen would call the police on her shadow, claiming that it is stalking her.

I've been the parking police one time. And it was warranted. My husband was in the store, we have plates on our van because I'm in a wheelchair part time, depending on how the muscles feel day to day (sometimes minute to minute). Hubby was about two weeks out of the hospital with a brand new mechanical heart valve. He was picking up my medicine and walking from the long way off was taxing on him at best. Well, as I sit there reading my book, I saw a sports car speed into the handicap spot across from me. Four teens got out, high fiving and cheering that "we got the close spot!" and ran into the store. Well, having had my plates for 10 years at that point, I'd seen my share of really stupid going on and this time I called the local cops. We're a smaller town and they're pretty fast. I was talking with the officer when the boys came running back out. They didn't think anything of it, still carrying on as they piled into the car. One of them pulled a couple beers out of his shirt as he got in. The officer was intrigued at that one and pulled the driver out first. His backup arrived and got the others out. Seems not only were they too young to have the beer, the driver was using his grandmother's plaque that she had reported stolen. The driver got a bunch of tickets the plaque was seized, the beer runner got a nice set of bracelets and a trip to the scenic city jail. And, the driver had to come over and apologize to me for parking in a spot that was reserved for those who need them legitimately. I don't do that often, but that was so damned obvious that I had to make the report. If I had ANY doubt, I would have just sat there and read my book.

This happened to me. I am handicapped my sister parked in a handicapped spot and got out of the car. With my handicap it takes me longer to exit the car so before I could a man came up yelling at her. She tried to explain but he was not listening. When I finally got out of the car I asked him if he wanted to stay and watch me walk into the business. He just walked away with no apology

People do this all the time to me and my husband because we don’t look disabled. You don’t have to have a disability that people can see to be disabled

She is not a Karen. Karens never admit when they’re wrong!

This Karen should have checked properly before parking, she was the inconsiderate one. Yet she wants to call the police on the disabled lady?? She needs to apologize immediately!!!

When I was a delivery driver I either broke my foot, sprained my ankles, or got bit by dogs. Then I had my knee replaced.So several times I didn’t look handicapped but I still needed to keep healing so I used a motorized cart. I would limp into the store to get one. After driving trucks for 36 years I survived.

I cannot count the number of times I was assailed in parking lots for using disabled parking. Young, petite with a small child and an invisible illness. Screamed at. Ranted at. None of them stopped yelling long enuf to hear a word I said. My life was difficult enough without that. Shame on them.

Years ago I stopped at a Burger King and parked my full sized van in one of the two handicapped spots. My van was equipped with a wheelchair lift so we can get my son in and out. The lift by itself cost over $4000 when we had the van customized for us. Anyway, after we were done eating at BK, I went back to the van to let the lift down. It uses about 5 feet, plus we needed about 3 more feet beyond that to have room to maneuver the motorized wheelchair onto the lift. Well, before I could get the lift started, some guy cruises into the 2nd handicap spot (with no sticker or plate) and totally blocks the access to the lift. I'm standing right there and I point out that this is a handicap spot and that he is blocking us. Immediately, he tells me 'This will only take a minute' and runs into BK to order his food. Now, I'm normally a laid back guy and I have had plenty of inconsiderate jerks make it difficult for me to cart my son around, and I just generally choose not to take it personally. But I gotta tell you, I got so angry when being dismissed in this way as if we did not matter at all, that I became enraged to the point where I actually saw red. I don't know how I managed it, but I came very close to backing up my giant stretch full size van in order to ram his car a couple times. Sanity finally took over, and I didn't do anything foolish. A part of me REALLY regrets that I didn't do anything outlandish that could have gotten me into trouble. My son is actually my step-son, but I've been with his mom and he since he was three years old, and I take my responsibilities very seriously. He was maybe 5 years old at the time, and he is now 33 years old, so we've been in this together for a very long time. Times sure have changed. My wife has become disabled as well, and so have I. Am currently 68 and recuperating from a heart attack and have difficulty walking myself (it's pretty painful!) but at the time of this incident I was athletic and in top form.

I was in same situation with my handicapped son when I was young. I was quite annoyed to say the least. I came to learn as I got older the person who tried to call me out was doing the right thing in their head. And they were if We were faking. They just didn't wait long enough for me to unload my son. Lesson learned by us both.

A remarkable young man, educating two grown adults in one sitting after encountering a situation without knowing what's going on.

I also was in the same situation. My mother had a disability and recently had a hip displacement operation and walks with difficulty without a cane. So we obtained a disability handicap sign so I would be able to park in a handicap parking spot. A lot of people thought I was faking a disability but I drove my mother to where she needed to go like the doctor, dentist or the bank. I ran a lot of errands for my mother including grocery shopping, buying food, laundry, banking, etc. It was a tough time for her. She passed away not too long ago. I'm still grieving. R.I.P. mom.

Wow, she was legit this whole time ! And the kid, what a wonderful heart he has !!!

This kind of misunderstanding, happens, all too often. Good example. 🇬🇧☮️

This is so sad on so many levels. But it happens every day.

Sometimes people just need to mind their own business.

I know firsthand what it is like to be ill and have other people judge you, not knowing what you have been through or anything else about you. Just because you look okay on the outside, does not mean you are okay on the inside, and people can be extremely cruel and stupid about this.

We have a handicapped son and this really happens ALL THE TIME!!!!!

This is why you should never assume anything about situations like this. The handicap may not be for the driver, but for the passenger with that particular special need.

I love when I see a Karen get OWNED

This happened to me a few years ago when my husband was fighting for his life w/bone marrow cancer. We were in his vehicle and I had parked in a handicap space for him to go in & get his prescription filled. Some lady saw me get out of the car waiting for him to return and was ready to cuss me out as she did not see my husband w/his cane walking into the store and just assumed I was parking there out of convenience. And his handicap sticker was clearly displayed. When she saw him, she didn't say another word to me, just went on about her business. I, on the other hand, just laughed at her because she felt like a total idiot!!

I am a 100% disabled veteran. I look pretty normal unless you are using an x-ray or MRI. Unless I am tired I can usually hide my limp. Yes I use handicap parking and yes sometimes I get looks. You don't have a clue how I feel, how much pain I swallow every day.

I have experienced this as well. I have had 8 back surgeries in my life time; living with moments of pain; anxiety; sciatica pain and stage 3 kidney disease that sometimes cripples me. There are people who make horrible comments when I get out of my car because they don’t “see” what they think are “handicaps” to them! It’s hurtful and disrespectful and mean!

The child seems wiser than both adults. The woman needed to mind her own business.

The kid came out at the right time, otherwise the situation would have got out of control.

This "karen" was actually trying to make sure those spaces are not being misused by people who don't need them. In a way you could say she is protecting those spaces for people like David and his mother to be able to use.

That little boy is very sweet and special

If everyone was like this kid, the world would be a better place.

Not everyone who has a handicap sticker is in a wheelchair so don't be judgmental good story love them ending

A friend of mine has a handicap that is not always visible and she’s been the brunt of ignorant people too. It’s so sad that people look at the outside and make judgments they have no business doing.

At least she apologizes!!! Most don’t!!!!🌺

Don't judge people, you'll never know what kind of battle they're fighting.

I might also add that I'm physically challenged also, I have degenerative osteoarthritis, balance and motor skill issues from having Cerebral Palsy, I'm also an amputee, what really gets my blood boiling is seeing people that have no handicap placard or plate park in a handicap parking space.

Wise young man. Good example of a nosy person learning the error of their ways. Good video.

The fact that she don't bring her son before the Karen call the cop 😂

Here's a life lesson...mind your own damn business! Confront the wrong person at the wrong time, you may actually need the cops but won't be able to call due to some broken fingers.

This happened to me a while ago. I just got out of the hospital from a brain surgery. They went through my nose so there are no scars. I didn't tell the lady because it's none of her business. I told to to call the cops. She didn't. Disabilities aren't always visible. (Also it wasn't me driving, but my car)

My Mom was handicapped due to MS. You wouldn't believe the Hell we received just going to the supermarket because I drove the car and wasn't the one handicapped! If she wasn't handicapped she would not have needed to be parking in a handicapped space or the license plate. People are so manipulative!

She WAS right to yell at a Karen who had no authority to hassle her.

But why would anyone want to assume that they are the only law abiding citizens around 🤔

Never judge someone before u get to know them.

Minus 1 of millions of Karen’s in the world thanks to this kid

They don’t hand out handicap passes to just anyone. You can only get one if you need one.

This reminds me of times where my dad would be at JC Penny's salon to pick my mom up that was in a wheelchair, OH the looks he would get after he would park in the handicap parking, how he was able to keep his cool is beyond me.

You must never judge someone before you get to know them or the situation that they are in

I cant help but mentally rewind to the point where she is on the phone while her son is in the car, lol.

This one brought tears to my eyes. You should never judge a book by its cover. Or, in other words, mind your business.

Never judge someone until you know them or know there story

It amazes me that these "Karens" never want to listen to the police, but they want to 'be' the police and enforce laws by going after other citizens when it's not their job to do that.

Same type of BS happened to my mom when she was battling pancreatic cancer. Some old ass man gave her grief as she walked into the grocery store ( "you don't look handicapped") but she was too much of a lady to talk back. When she came back to the car he told me what he said and I only wish I'd walked in with her to give that ass what he deserved. Likely karma took care of him though.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE MESSAGE. SHE CHOSE TO JUDGE WITHOUT KNOWING THE STORY

Clearly,Karen needs to mind her own business.

Out of all the Karen’s she’s the best one😊 admitting she’s wrong and apologizing what she’s done

I have a handicapped parking tag. If you look at me, you will not see my handicap. I also have purple heart plates. I have never been challenged but they maybe because of my plates. I am also a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran.

This kid has more wisdom and has more grace than I ever would in this situation

This woman jumped to the wrong conclusion. There are a lot of people that are handycaped without a parking sticker or tag . People would be surprised to know there are so many . You can’t judge book by it’s cover . We can’t judge everyone by all the bad apples , people also have artificial things inside and outside of their bodies. Just because they have replacement parts doesn’t mean their not having problems . These people don’t want stares at them , so you don’t know . My prayers go out to this mom and son .

It’s only fools who jumps in to conclusions without hearing from the fellow himself

karen should be credited for trying to be a good citizen.

When will Karen's ever learn. Love how I was fooled at the beginning thinking this was Karen Vs Karen.

This Karen finally learned her lesson that she should never judge people without knowing them

Love when the “shut the blank up” look on the face priceless

I'm vision impaired and was abused for using a disabled parking spot with the driver who is an amputee. Why should either of us have to explain or justify to a total stranger why we need to use the space. We both look normal ordinary and our medical history is nobody's buisness but our own.

Always treat people the way you want to be treated

This teaches me a big lesson

I was taking my sister who has CP out for lunch and a vet came over to me and said he was going to call the police to fine me for obviously not being handicapped. I slowly went to my sister's side of the car, got her walker and lifted her out of the car. He was embarrassed, but felt the need to tell me that if my sister wasn't in the car, I couldn't park there. The placard was actually mine. I was recovering from double knee replacement surgery and I had 5 days left on my temp placard.

I doubt I would be as forgiving as this kid was.

"And a little child shall lead them" - a lesson for all of us to take heed of and learn.💖

This story hits home. I have a 36 year old severely handicapped son thats non- verbal, hearing impaired ( can't hear without aids) and has CP. My Brandon and our family has had our share as well. God Bless our Disabled people and their families.

I have never told anyone that they shouldn't park in a handicapped spot. What I *will* say is something like, "Don't forget to put up your hangtag. I wouldn't want you to get a $150 ticket." That's usually enough to get the offenders to leave.

How about a “thank you” from the mom to the Karen for actually going through the effort to PROTECT THE PARKING SPOT from non-handicapped people stealing it. There appeared to only be ONE spot since the other spot in the skit showed the next spot was a non-handicapped spot.

I would have not gotten off the phone for some crazy nosy ass person.

I have MS and some other chronic illnesses that are invisible to most people. I thought that this was going to be about someone like me. I have been chewed out by seemingly healthy people for using my disabled plates and it sucks when you have to count the steps to all aisles in grocery store and the longer you stand getting chewed out the less steps you can take in the store. Yes, I Could use the motorized carts in the store but I still have to drive home and carry my groceries in and put them away. I do appreciate people trying to fight for my spaces until they don't recognize that I need one and turn on me. I try to keep a good attitude. We all need each other to stay afloat. Love is the way!

That's nice. She had the grace to apologize. :-)

I almost lost my leg in an accident. My orthopaedic surgeon was a miracle worker and repaired my leg, all 9 breaks! I limp when I am tired or have to walk any distance. I have a handicapped sticker that I use when I know I have to walk a distance. There are some incredibly rude people out there demanding that I move because they say I don’t qualify for the spot. To all those idiots, I say, walk a mile or just a block in my shoes then say I don’t need it. Or listen to my experience spending 6 weeks in hospital, or having 2 surgeries, losing my career as I can no longer work standing all day.

Dont judge a book by its cover . You dont know a persons story until you walk in their shoes . This little boy has the heart of a giant .

Some disabilities are hidden, some come and go like arthritis.

Something like this happend to my D&D game buddy and fellow player. Hes been in a wheelchair sense he was 8 years old and has modified a small van to allow him in and out of the driver seat via his electric chair and to drive fully by hand (it's a really neat set up, he and his brother worked on it). He told us a story before one session (before the world wide issue started when we could still meet up) that some lady and entitled husband (assumed) raged at him for pulling into a handicap parking for vans as he didn't 'look' handicap from his window and was the only one in the van. Going on and on even called the manager of the store he was planing to go into. Just causing a huge scene. He sat there and waited until they called the cops on him, had them arrive, and further waited to be asked to exit his van before revealing yeah... hes paralized from just below the chest down. Yes she did even start in on his van couldn't be legel but all the paperwork showed yes, it was, and he had a valid license. The cops let him go and all he could see was the cops giving the couple a good talking to as he went inside to get what he was there for. He didn't see them when he left. Over all, just mind your own. Not all disabilities are odvious right off if they are visable at all, and not everyone driving is there for themselves. Just have some freaking common sense.

Being able to use the handicap spots isn’t just about not being able to walk and it doesn’t have to be the driver who needs it. It’s not always going to be as obvious as a wheelchair, walker, crutches or even a cane.

Think before you speak. It's okay to observe first. Don't be hasty.

When a non Karen apologizes: Thank you for apologizing. When a KAREN apolgizes: IS IT THE END OF THE WORLD.

I always make sure that I don't park in a handicapped space. I never question anyone that does.

At least she had the guts ro apologize

She clearly needs to go about her business. Her son is adorable

She has the Karen head shape on fleek👏

She's needs to mind her own business that obnoxious bully

On the flip side, I worked with a woman who's husband was handicapped. But she would use his tag for herself (even though she wasn't disabled), to park in the handicapped spots at work. This was at a hospital garage. No one would say anything to her...

I can understand how Annette made the mistake, as it does happen a lot ~ Great that the mother had a positive attitude and held no grudges ~ Great message and acting ~

That's one of my biggest pet peeves . When ppl take the handicap parking, and they don't need it. I see this all the time. Tbh, I don't say nothing, as due to you never know who you encountering. I just believe they will get caught eventually.

My niece has MS. Up until very recently, she could walk for short distances unassisted but was still a fall risk. She had her handicapped permit on her mirror. She didn't appear handicapped right off. Don't judge by outward appearances. Many handicapped people don't look obviously handicapped.

I have a service dog and there have been people who have treated me like crap. I don't have a visible disability.

Karen what does disabled look like? I look perfectly normal yet my disabilities are hidden.