[RWebb]

back on topic - here a guy broke a law - an important one by blocking a handicapped space

to me that makes it a little different than if he did something like block 2 regular spaces by parking at an angle

you could:

1. photo his plates, lack of sticker etc. and send the info to a newspaper, the cops, store mgmt (with a nice letter about penalties for not enforcing the federal laws re access for the handicapped), etc.

2. let him see you taking the photos

3. walk into the store and inquire in a loud voice who was blocking handicapped spaces

4. slip a polite note under his windshield wipers asking him not to do it again (it is always possible that his wipers get broken in the process - if so, that's not a big deal as it is a lot less expensive than hosing down his car with brake fluid which will ruin the paint)

5. call the police and/or look around for a cop or security guard

I am oriented a bit differently than mrm in that I do citizen enforcement suits in federal court (against the gubmint) so I am biased in favor of it - obviously don't let it escalate into violence