Disability parking is provided to assure that individuals requiring additional space to enter or exit their vehicles have the needed space and provide parking as close to the main entrance of a facility. The disability privilege allows a qualifying individual to park in any space marked with the International Symbol of Access. Identifying license plates and placards for persons with disabilities to park in reserved parking spaced are offered to those who qualify.
To be considered “disabled” and eligible for persons with disabilities license plates and/or placard, the applicant must meet one of the criteria identified on the Persons with Disabilities Parking Privileges Application. There are no additional fees beyond the regular license fees and ownership taxes. There are no fees for disabled license plates or placards.
A person with a disability may apply for:
An identifying placard to be prominently displayed on a motor vehicle used to transport such a person with a disability.
A distinguishing license plate to be displayed on a motor vehicle owned by such person.
A voluntarily disclosure of a disability on a vehicle registration account, indicating that the driver or a routine passenger has a disability.
A driver can complete this service at their county Motor Vehicle office free of charge. The disability information will only be available on the customer’s vehicle registration account, it will not appear on the registration itself.