Disabled drivers might again pay to park at D.C. meters

By Liz Essley
Published July 8, 2012 4:00am ET
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Disabled drivers might again pay to park at D.C. meters
Disabled drivers in the District may soon after to pay to park at city parking meters. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner photo) | Graeme Jennings

The District is considering whether to restart its controversial program that charges disabled drivers for parking, but it could be months before the program is back online.

D.C. Council members this week will re-examine the Red Top Meter program, which they halted in March, after advocates for people with disabilities complained the program was discriminatory and came without warning.

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