Parking placard won't come in time...

[ammag]

I read the guidelines on parking here, have a question......is it a safe bet that I will be allowed to park in these non- disabled but medical/ECV spots? Will have the ECV in the car with me, Medicare card, can bring a letter form doctor if needed. Park crowds are expected to be about 5-6 on the days I am travelling, is there any chance we will get a spot or shoudp I plan to just park in regular lot and scoot to the TTC while my husband takes the tram? MK and EP. I've never parked/been off property while using an ECV.

 

[ammag]

Adding: I have a friend who has a plaquard...if I brought hers is it a problem? I am legit disabled, not lying but my doctor still hasn't submitted his paperwork so there no way it will come in 5 weeks for my trip. I know this is technically not ok but is there any way to check? I feel ok maybe doing this because I have legit need, would never if I didn't just brainstorming, am a little nervous abt the parking. More energy used up means less park time of course.

 

[SueM in MN]

Just tell each CM that you come to in the parking area that you have an ECV, but don't have a handicapped parking permit. They will direct you where to park.
If you are in the handicapped parking area, look for spots with white paint. The spots with blue paint are designated handicapped parking and you could get a ticket if parking there with out one.

Don't borrow your friend's handicapped parking permit. There is a fairly low chance of getting caught using one that is not yours. BUT, if you were to get caught, you will get a hefty fine, your friend's permit will be confiscated and she may also get fined plus not be able to get another permit.

If you are worried about parking, each park does have a drop off point where your husband could drop you off and then park.

I don't know whether you are onsite, but the buses are ECV accessible, so they are always an option. Even if you drive to other parks, taking the bus to MK is less trouble than parking, getting to TTC then taking the monorail or ferry boat to MK

 

[SueM in MN]

Also 5 weeks might be long enough.
check in your state what department the permit is actually issued out of.

You may be able to pick up the form from your doctor or have them fax it to the issuing office. Once they have the form, it may be possible to get it issued at an office you can visit.

 

[gap2368]

Adding: I have a friend who has a plaquard...if I brought hers is it a problem? I am legit disabled, not lying but my doctor still hasn't submitted his paperwork so there no way it will come in 5 weeks for my trip. I know this is technically not ok but is there any way to check? I feel ok maybe doing this because I have legit need, would never if I didn't just brainstorming, am a little nervous abt the parking. More energy used up means less park time of course.

if you get caught in FL it is a $250 fine ( or I think it is next time I go out I can check) and they will not care if you do not have one and you park in a spot I know someone that has one and his mom had a timp. one he had hers and he got a ticket ( he was able to fight it since he did have one) but I do not think you want to risk it.

 

[LilyWDW]

Adding: I have a friend who has a plaquard...if I brought hers is it a problem? I am legit disabled, not lying but my doctor still hasn't submitted his paperwork so there no way it will come in 5 weeks for my trip. I know this is technically not ok but is there any way to check? I feel ok maybe doing this because I have legit need, would never if I didn't just brainstorming, am a little nervous abt the parking. More energy used up means less park time of course.

Not only is it "technically not okay" but it is against the law. You can not use another persons card period. If you do get caught then you can be fined AND the card can be taken away which could cause serious problems for your friend.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Without a handicap placard or license plate, parking in a handicap spot is Illegal (Read: AGAINT THE LAW).
2) Anyone can carry an ECV or have an ECV carrier on their bumper hitch.
3) It does not mean they are disabled.
4) They could be faking a disability and using the ECV for convenience.
5) Of course, you can always drop the person off, then pay for parking.
. . . a drop-off does not need to pay for access to the parking lot
. . . after a drop-off, you circle back to the toll booth
. . . you pay for parking and enter/park as anyone else

 

[Mrsjvb]

Adding: I have a friend who has a plaquard...if I brought hers is it a problem? I am legit disabled, not lying but my doctor still hasn't submitted his paperwork so there no way it will come in 5 weeks for my trip. I know this is technically not ok but is there any way to check? I feel ok maybe doing this because I have legit need, would never if I didn't just brainstorming, am a little nervous abt the parking. More energy used up means less park time of course.

mine came with a wallet card that linked the number on the placard to me and only I could use it (I had to sign the wallet card)

also I got mine in about 15 minutes, including wait time at the DMV. my doc filled out her half of the paperwork, I filled out the rest and made an appointment at DMV.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

mine came with a wallet card that linked the number on the placard to me and only I could use it (I had to sign the wallet card)

also I got mine in about 15 minutes, including wait time at the DMV. my doc filled out her half of the paperwork, I filled out the rest and made an appointment at DMV.

That is how ours work. I got the paper from my doctor and took it, in person to the DMV. I'm in Alabama.

(Although I used to be in Pasadena, MD. On 215th St. off of Catherine Ave.)

OP, rather than waiting on it, can you go to the DMV and pick it up?

 

[BabyFu18]

Yeah I was thinking if you can get your doctor to give you the paperwork filled out you can take that and probably get your placard the same day.

My mom has a handicap placard (and plate) and all we had to do for hers was get her doctor to fill out the form, have it notarized (they did that at the hospital her doctors office is in) and then we just took that form to the tag office and they issued the placard and plate we did that all in one day, there was no wait time.

I'm sure it's different in other areas, but I'd certainly look into the process and find out if there's a way for you to speed things up, five weeks should be more than enough time I think.

 

[ammag]

Point taken on borrowing the card! She offered and I didn think about in depth before posting, thanks.

 

[ammag]

I never knew I could do it same day, I live in NYC so probably not going to happen but I can try, my doctor is semi retired, forgetful and only open one day a week. Sigh.

 

[StirlingSilver83]

My mom got her doctor to fill out the paper work and write out a script for the placard and then she got it from him and then filled out her portion and took all the paperwork to the DMV. She was at the DMV for maybe 15 minutes and walked out with the placard good for 3 years. She said it was the easiest process she had ever done and she was sorry she didn't do it sooner, lol. I think you should get the paperwork from your doctor and go to the DMV yourself and just get the placard yourself it would save a ton of time and then you won't have to be worried about the parking situation. Also if you are staying on site the Disney buses are not that bad. I had great experiences with the buses last year when I had to rent an ECV bc of a sprained ankle. It was really easy to get the ECV on and off the buses and the drivers were all super nice and I never really had to wait more than 10 minutes for a bus.

 

[mamabunny]

Sadly, not every state is so Handicapped Placard-friendly. In Oklahoma (where the wind does indeed come sweeping down the plains, but nothing else moves quickly) it can take 4 to 6 weeks to get your new parking placard. Your doctor must complete the paperwork, and then you send it in with the required fee, and then you wait... I put a reminder in my calendar 3 months prior to my card expiring (to add insult to injury, we have to renew every 5 years) to allow enough time.

 

[Mrsjvb]

That is how ours work. I got the paper from my doctor and took it, in person to the DMV. I'm in Alabama.

(Although I used to be in Pasadena, MD. On 215th St. off of Catherine Ave.)

OP, rather than waiting on it, can you go to the DMV and pick it up?

Right off the 100 for me. directly behind the Brass Rail. wasn't a big fan of MD in general, but proximity to DC wasn't bad.

 

[ammag]

Yes I think he said it would take two months? But the doctor also tried to force me in for another exam ($) before he would fill it out, and it wasn't until after I told them the DMV told me that was illegal did he say he would do it. It's terrible but I need him for my disability which is under review since he *was* an expert.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Sadly, not every state is so Handicapped Placard-friendly.

Frankly, I'm surprised that any state would issue handicap parking placards on the spot, without some type of review. It's not a matter of being placard-"friendly", just common sense and logistics

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

Frankly, I'm surprised that any state would issue handicap parking placards on the spot, without some type of review. It's not a matter of being placard-"friendly", just common sense and logistics

My doctor fills it out, signs it. I take that paperwork to the DMV with ID and pick up my placard.

What review would you want? Keeping in mind that the person that needs the placard is without it until the process is complete.

 

[kaytieeldr]

While I'm not aware exactly what goes on behind the scenes in Massachusetts (or New York, Oklahoma, or any other state where one can't just leave with a placard) before a handicap placard or plate is issued, I'd think at least confirm with the physician's office that the patient's health care professional completed the application. Maybe there's a review board, I don't know. I'm genuinely surprised that any random DMV employee can hand out placards.

How do you minimize fraud?

 

[SueM in MN]

While I'm not aware exactly what goes on behind the scenes in Massachusetts (or New York, Oklahoma, or any other state where one can't just leave with a placard) before a handicap placard or plate is issued, I'd think at least confirm with the physician's office that the patient's health care professional completed the application. Maybe there's a review board, I don't know. I'm genuinely surprised that any random DMV employee can hand out placards.

How do you minimize fraud?

There is no reason that in person would be any more likely to result in fraud than doing it by mail. It's still going to be a random government person approving the applications n.
If it's done in person, they can see the person who is applying.

The physician has to sign the form and fill in contact information, plus in many states, their MD number.
There are penalties to both the physician and the person for filling out a form fraudulently.
A person who filled out a form fraudulently might not be able to apply again.

I don't know about other states, but I have heard in Minnesota that they will call physician office randomly and if something seems to not make sense.