Even here in New Zealand I had to convince Mums GP to sign off a request for a Mobility Card. He kept saying that walking was good exercise for her.
Ummmmm Yes but when for example Mum wants to go to the shopping mall, and you are driving round and round looking for a park, and when you do find one its a good distance from the main entrance, and Mum needs someone to take her arm, because she has no traffic sense and likely to be knocked down, and gets disorientated... then the closer we can park the better.
These are our conditions to meet eligibility, if approved by your GP.
Having a medical condition or disability does not automatically entitle you to a mobility parking permit.
You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:
a) You are unable to walk and always require the use of a wheelchair, or
b) Your ability to walk distances is severely restricted by a medical condition or disability. If for example, you require the use of mobility aids, experience severe pain, or breathlessness, or
c) You have a medical condition or disability that requires you to have physical contact or close supervision to safely get around and cannot be left unattended. For example, if you experience disorientation, confusion, or severe anxiety.