Be Parking Considerate campaign launched

Newburgh - Drivers who illegally park in reserved parking spaces in shopping malls, supermarkets or elsewhere around Orange County have been put on notice, as the county launches a “Be Parking Considerate” public awareness campaign this holiday season to re-invigorate enforcement of reserved parking laws. County Executive Edward Diana and Senator William Larkin announced the new campaign at a press conference at Independent Living in the City of Newburgh that was also be attended by representatives of the disability community. According to Independent Living, Inc., the consumer-controlled non-profit disability advocacy organization appointed to spearhead the informational program, “Be Parking Considerate” is aimed at educating individuals, businesses and municipalities about reserved parking and the importance of being in full compliance with the law. “It’s not just a matter of paying attention to the reserved parking laws sometimes or when it’s convenient, it’s a matter of doing what’s right and recognizing just how much unobstructed reserved parking access means for persons with disabilities, at the holidays and year round,” says Doug Hovey, executive director of Independent Living, Inc.