"Arrests for illegal use of handicapped parking placards increased at the 2025 Coachella Festival with 223 arrests total, rising 16.5% from previous year."
"During the 2025 Coachella Festival, 162 violations of handicapped placard use were recorded, a 19% increase, emphasizing the enforcement of proper parking regulations."
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival saw a notable rise in arrests and citations for illegal use of handicapped parking placards in 2025 compared to 2024. The Indio Police Department reported 223 arrests during the two-weekend festival, up 16.5% from 193 arrests the previous year. Violations for handicapped parking placards increased from 136 to 162. The festival, with a daily capacity of 125,000 fans, requires individuals to present identification linked to the placard, reinforcing enforcement efforts.
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