Motorists in the Shannonside Region are being warned that a no tolerance approach is in place for those who misuse blue parking spaces.
Parking spaces for people with disabilities or mobility issues are located in each city, town and village and can be legally used with a valid Disabled Person's Parking Card.
Gardaí in Longford have warned that those found in the spaces without a legally held card will be fined the maximum amount of €150.
Sergeant Darren Conlon from Longford Garda Station is warning local motorists that no excuses will be accepted from those caught.
The Community Policing Sergeant is calling for a greater understanding of the serious effect the misuse of these spaces can have on those who need them: