BEagle, the:
...endless empty 'disabled only' parking areas...
If only this were true ! My little supermarket/filling station on the hill has just one disabled space right outside the store door. As a blue badge holder, I'm just able, with the aid of a stick, to get in from it and grab a trolley for balance before I keel over.
Many a time, I find this slot is occupied by a no-badge car "just for a few moments", although there are empty spaces no more than 20 paces away he/she could have used. I am firmly of your opinion - this inconsiderate behaviour is beneath contempt, and I'm happy to say that, when I was able-bodied, I never did it myself.
You do a service, highlighting this - thank you !
Danny.