Three patrol officers in Riverside are under investigation by the Police Department for using disabled military veteran license plates on their personal vehicles while on duty. Their attorney maintains that the officers have committed no wrongdoing. The plates are issued to veterans with severe disabilities as certified by healthcare professionals. Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez has not confirmed the reason for the suspensions. The investigation aims to determine the physical capability of the officers and whether there was any dishonesty involved in their use of the plates.
The DMV is "required" to accept that VA certification, and the decision to issue a plate does not consider a person's current employment.
The license plates allow motorists to park in designated handicapped parking spots, with no time limit and for free in metered parking areas.
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