What are the federal regulations on handicap parking at parking meters?

Answer by  sarah1967 (626)

In general the rule is that if you park at a parking meter you must pay. This includes those with handicap parking privileges.

Answer by  patti (29325)

The handicap tag merely allows the use of the space; it doesn't serve as a pass on the fees. You must pay the parking fees, plug the meter, etc.

Answer by  mightyspidey (1080)

Even if you have a handicap tag, you DO still have to pay to park in a metered spot. If you do not, you will be subject to parking tickets or having your car towed. If there is a metered space marked as a handicapped spot, only people with handicap tags can park there, and they must pay the meter.

Answer by  worker2746 (2434)

Parking meters are there for everyone to pay, not matter if you are handicapped or not. If you have a handicap sticker, then park in a handicapped spot, which most likely doesn't have a meter.

Answer by  patti (29325)

The tag doesn't exempt the vehicle from paying to park. The point of a handicapped tag is to afford the user the ability to park closer, not for free.

Answer by  Anonymous

You guys are wrong. I have a disabled tag (i am disabled) and metered parking is FREE in most states and definitely in California.

Answer by  Ron27 (465)

There are no federal regulations regarding parking. In many states, vehicles displaying handicap placards do not have to feed meters and may overstay time limits. In other states, handicap vehicles are required to pay the meter and observe the time limits, just like all other vehicles on the road. Consult your state's vehicle code for more information.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

To my knowledge, this is not federally regulated. Even within local statutes, unless your jurisdiction has a waiver and you are waived by displaying a handicapped placard, you are subject to the same meter payments as every other citizen in the jurisdiction.

Answer by  John (9008)

There are no federal rules, regulations or guidelines on this issue. Each city sets its own rules. The overwhelming majority require a handicapped person to pay just like anyone else does.

Answer by  HawaiianGirl (6906)

If you have a handicap tag, you can park in any handicap stall that is available. If the stall includes a parking meter, than yes, you do have to pay.

Answer by  vicki94 (477)

The Law requires commossiner of motor vehicles to insure special handicaped license plates and removable windshield placecards to any person blind or with disabilities that limit or impair walking. They must have certification of disability from a medical professional estiblished by law. The commissioner my suspend any plate by law.

Answer by  Jalaine11 (2043)

The answer to this question depends on the guidelines set up by the person or company that owns the meter. Some businesses or college campuses will allow you to park at a meter and not pay if you have a handicap tag and others may not. Check with the company in charge of the meter to know for sure.

Answer by  Anonymous

It all depends on your State's laws concerning parking meters and disability tagged / placarded vehicles. In Maryland, if the meter is, for instance, a 2 hour meter, you can park for 4 hours, after that you have to pay full meter fees.

Answer by  judyl (0)

You guys have no idea what you are talking about! You DO NOT have to pay for metered parking if you have a handicap tag or placard!