I'm confused about this!

[cm wannabe]

I have asked around other sites and inquired from friends who live part time in Fl. about this ques. Now I will put it to this site. Both my wife and I have handicap parking permits for our state, but if we fly down and rent a car in FL. can we use an out of state handicap permit on a car with Fl. plates. If not is there another solution?
Thanks you for any help you can give me.

 

[mom_2a_sept_princess]

When we went to Florida last month, we used ours from CT without any problems.

Amy

 

[Mary976]

My understanding (from our car rental company) is that Florida allows placards from all other states. We used ours from IL with no problem.

Mary

 

[Talking Hands]

handicapped placards are tied to the handicapped person not the car so there should be no problem. If there is a question then show your license and rental papers and that should settle it. As long as you have the person who holds the permit with you you should not have a problem.

 

[SueM in MN]

All states have agreed to honor the handicapped parking permits from other states and honor them the same as if they were issued in that state. The technical name for this is reciprocity, and Florida has reciprocity agreements with all other states in the US.

 

[swilshire]

All states have agreed to honor the handicapped parking permits from other states and honor them the same as if they were issued in that state.

Washington DC, on the other hand, apparently does not.

Sheila

 

[mechurchlady]

Washington DC, on the other hand, apparently does not.

Sheila

http://dmv.washingtondc.gov/serv/plates/handicap.shtm

Disability parking placards/permits or tags from DC or any state allow you to:

* Park in any parking space designated for a disabled person.
* Park for double the posted time in metered or time-restricted spaces
* Park for free at metered spaces

In Washington DC you could park 30 minutes in a 15 minute zone, park for free at meters, and used designated handicapped parking spots. Whereas Kansas is free metered parking for up to 24 hours. Oregon gives free parking and unlimited time for 30+ minute meters.

http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/parking.html
In the state of Washington you have to pay the fees and you do not get any extra time. 15 minutes means 15 minutes there.

When I have gone to another state and rented a car I read the handicapped parking privileges for each possible state. Last trip I read up on Texas. In Rome do as the Romans do and so goes disabled parking laws. 15 minute meter in Washington DC gives you 30 minutes for free, in the state of Washington you pay and have to move in 15 minutes as with Oregon, and in California it is free and unlimited unless other restrictions apply like tow away zones for street sweeping.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I don't know how current the information is, but I read earlier this week that only New York City does not practice reciprocity. Again, that may be outdated - I don't recall where I read it, but for some reason I think the source was printed in 2006.

 

[SueM in MN]

I don't have the ability to look it up right now, but I recently read that Wasington, DC also agreed with reciprocity and that all states now recognized each other's handicapped parking permits.
That doesn't necessarily mean your handicapped parking permit allows the same things in the state you are visiting as in your home state. Some states allows free parking or longer parking for people with handicapped parking permits. If your state allows that and you try it somewhere else, you may find out the hard way that state doesn't.

For WDW, you will be able to park in the handicapped parking area at DTD, the resorts or the parks.

 

[mechurchlady]

http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmvfaqs.htm

Is reserved parking for people with disabilities available in New York City?

New York City (NYC) issues parking permits and vehicle plates for disabled persons to its residents, but there are no reserved spaces in NYC. If you have questions about reserved parking for disabled persons in NYC, contact the NYC Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic.

What is a metered parking waiver and how do I get one?

From the DMV web site, you can download the information form and the Application for Metered Parking Waiver for Persons with Severe Disabilities (Forms MV-664.1 and MV-664.2)

The DMV does not issue metered parking waivers. The same agency that issues parking permits for the disabled in your locality also issues the metered parking waivers.

The NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does not allow New York City to issue metered parking waivers to NYC residents, and the New York City Department of Transportation does not issue metered parking waivers.

What does that mean?
All it is saying is that the disabled in New York City cannot get free metered parking or reserve parking spaces for themselves. In the state of California I can ask and have a handicapped parking space designated in front of my house. The residents of NYC and visitors do get all the other state offered privileges that are given in persons in NYS. NYS lets the municipalities deal with the disabled rule enforcement and it is up to each municipality to make sure the rules are enforced.

http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv6641mp-mv6642mp.pdf
Information and Application for Metered Parking Waiver for Persons With Severe Disabilities
NYS is very strict on the free meters. You have to be unable to reach the meter or have fine motor skill issues. You must be the driver, must be driving the car, must be a resident of the municipality that you apply for, not have someone who can feed the meter that is in the car at the time you park at a meter, must have a valid unexpired NYS driver's license, not exceed the meter's time limit, and must be severely disable per state DMV rules.

NYC residents do get to park in blue parking spots and they are required by federal and state laws like the ADA.

 

[Juliah]

Wow--this thread was really helpful. I had no idea that some states allowed free parking in metered spaces with a disabled permit. Wish I'd known when I was in CA and couldn't get the meter to work! I'll know now to look up any state I'll be traveling in. Thanks!

 

[mechurchlady]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2041098&page=1&highlight=

I just finished doing Montana and it is not finished. I plan to list all the DMV links, any privileges beyond parking, and special stuff. One state gives out temp permits to women for a week after a C section, some states include blindness and others do not, some the permit is only for a licensed driver, some say person must be in the car and others include pick up and drop off, seniors as a qualifier 85+), one state even has an H permit to alert the police and emergency workers that a person is deaf, and some states give unlimited parking at meters for free.

The guide will need a smart person like Sue to make it just right in the wording. The idea is to help the disabled get their full privileges and their rights. It helps to end rumors and guesses about disabled parking rights. If only I had know I would have saved money on a couple of trips, lol. Love to help.