One of the more egregious and self-centered driving behaviors in LA involves the abuse of the handicapped parking placard. It is especially prevalent in the richer sections of the city, such as Beverly Hills, Encino and Studio City. It is almost predictable that if a brand new BMW or Mercedes with a blue sign is parked in a disabled zone, it will be a con.
Such was the case today in front of Lululemon, a sports clothing store selling $98 spandex clam diggers and the $58 Yoga Halter top. A 40-year-old woman, athletically bounced out from the store, hopped into her Center BMW SUV and sped off down Ventura.
Here in Van Nuys 