WATCHDOG: READER REPORT UPDATE

The municipal service truck that an alert reader spotted parking in a handicapped parking space was a city of Charleston vehicle.

Charleston officials confirmed for Watchdog Thursday that the truck belongs to the city.

They identified it from the seal on the door, but because the cell-phone photograph is not detailed enough, they could not immediately identify which department. They said they are continuing to investigate.

A city spokesperson also said, "The City of Charleston certainly does not condone parking in handicapped spaces by our vehicle fleet. All departments will be getting a memo reminding them to be aware of handicapped parking, that it is not only illegal to park in the spot if you are not eligible, and more importantly, it prevents someone who may need access due to limitations from parking where they need to."

Carol Gwinn spotted the truck in the handicapped spot last week and e-mailed the photo to Watchdog. She said one worker remained in the truck, parked directly in front of a handicapped parking sign, while the other went into the Kangaroo station on Meeting Street at 7:45 a.m. Friday, June 27.

Watchdog earlier mistakenly described this as a North Charleston city truck. Watchdog apologizes for the error.