How To Get A Handicap Parking Permit

The handicap parking system is an important public consideration. Anyone who has mobility or health limitations understands how important short walk distances are. Here at AMS Vans, we often discover that customers seeking vans for handicap situations don't yet have their handicap parking permit or know how to get one. Handicap permits are not hard to get. You simply have to follow the right procedure with a qualifying condition or situation. Today, we're here to share how you can get your handicap parking permit temporarily or permanently. How Do Handicap Parking Permits Work? The handicap parking permit gives you permission to park in spaces marked with blue and white as handicap spaces. They often have van unloading spaces designated next to them, and all handicap spaces prioritize shorter distances from your vehicle to your destination. Anyone with an eligible medical condition or physical limitation can work with their doctor to be approved for a permit.

When you have a permit, vehicles you drive or ride in that display the permit will be able to park in these spaces. Who Qualifies for a Handicap Parking Permit? There are many conditions that allow someone to qualify for a handicap parking permit. Needing a handicap space is considered to include people with visible mobility limitations and people with health problems that make long walks difficult or impossible. This means that far more conditions can qualify for a permit than most people expect. However eligible conditions vary state by state, so check your state handicap eligibility to be sure. You can also get a handicap parking permit for a temporary condition. Those recovering from surgery or a recent leg injury, for example, can qualify for a temporary parking permit. Pregnant women can also get a handicap permit for the duration of their pregnancy. The best way to know if you qualify is to talk to your doctor. They can tell your condition qualifies in your state. Applying for your permit is a lot easier than you might think.

There are usually very few hoops to jump through, you just have to fill out a little paperwork and get it submitted. If you qualify by state standards, your permit will be issued. There are a few different ways to display your permit, and you can choose whichever works best for you. The one everyone recognizes is the tag or placard. This is the tag that hangs on your rearview mirror when you park. Tags usually need to be renewed every 6 months to 2 years. They are also incredibly useful if you aren't always in the same vehicle. A tag can be stowed in your bag and hung so that any vehicle you drive or ride in can park in handicap spots. Tags are also the most common for temporary handicap situations. For a vehicle that is the primary transport of a handicap person, driver or passenger, a windshield sticker is a second option.

Windshield stickers tend to have longer renewal cycles and don't have to be hung and taken down. You can get a temporary sticker if you don't want a tag, and simply remove it when you are well or your handicap passenger is riding with someone else. Finally, there are license plates with permanent handicap symbols on them. These are usually for the primary vehicles of handicapped drivers. They ensure that your vehicle can always park in the handicap spots. It should be noted that for vehicles with stickers or license plate permits, the permit is still only valid while the handicapped person is using the vehicle. The permit-holder can be a passenger or a driver, but they must be present for the permit to be valid. AMS Vans has been dedicated to helping handicap drivers and passengers for over 20 years, and having a handicap parking permit is an important part of that. Once you have your permit, look for the handicap spaces with van unloading areas so you'll always have the room you need to get in and out of your vehicle. For more information about parking permits or finding the handicap transportation you need, contact us today. The AMS Vans team is here to help.

The California DMV also issues disabled veteran license plates (“DV plates”). Became disabled while on active service with the U.S. Who can use handicapped parking privileges? Note that handicapped parking plates and tags may not be used by anyone else for any reason - not even by someone else who is also disabled. When is someone considered disabled? Where can handicapped people legally park in California? In parking spaces with the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol). Next to a blue curb authorized for persons with disabilities parking. Next to a green curb (limited time parking) with no time limitation. In an on-street metered parking space at no charge. In an area that otherwise requires a resident or merchant permit. Full-service gas stations must also refuel the vehicle at self-service rates unless there is only one employee on duty. Next to red curbs (no stopping, standing, or parking). Next to white curbs (for passenger loading/unloading or dropping mail in an adjacent mailbox).