Out of State Handicap Placard usage in CA

I do believe that the LEO could be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act by not recognizing the Handicapped permit.

California does not recognize out of state placards. One can obtain a "visitors" placard via California's DOT... of course they'll be a fee for that... Florida recognizes all states placards for visitors...

see http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/disabled-drivers.php

AGREE 100%...

the ADA only covers the number of spaces, size of said spaces, and signage required for said spaces and not who is allowed to use them...

I read the rule as if you are a visitor and do not have a permit, the state will issue a visitor placard with proof or certification. I also note the rule regarding a parking permit. I take that to mean a special permit is needed for long-term parking which would be for more than 1 day such as in a municipal lot.

looks rather obvious to me... if you're visiting CA, get a short-term/visitors placard...

It states "If you're visiting California and you require a disabled license placard"

To me, that implies I'm a visitor and I left home without mine.

Go to the link... look at other states rules... for example: Iowa recognizes other states placards. So does Florida. California does not. So, obviously if you have a placard from your home state, you still need one issued by California because they don't recognize placards from other states. All one needs to do is download the California form, fill it out, send it in, get their placard... an all will be well.

further reading: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090711232343AA...

If you are only passing through CA. how can you apply and wait two weeks to get one?
If you come in by plane and rent a car it makes no sense to apply. And how would you get a doctor to fill one out?

I believe you are spot on..

Hi KCH..then what does this mean?

"(b) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park a motor vehicle displaying a special disabled person license plate or placard issued by a "foreign jurisdiction" with the same parking privileges authorized in this code for any motor vehicle displaying a special license plate or a distinguishing placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles."

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22511_5.htm

BTW: By no means am I putting you on the spot, just looking for another interpretation.

Since you were driving (or ridding) a car with CA license plate but display a FL H/C placard, you are likely to get a ticket if you are away from the vehicle. In your situation, the deputy recognized (verified) your situation so you did not get the ticket.

If you need to rent a car, talk to rental agent and show your out of state H/C placard when picking up the rental car.

This article below from the OC Register also has a DMV spokesperson saying that in "most" places in California an out of state placard should work, but it might be a good idea to get a temp CA one from the DMV in case you run into an officer that doesn't know the law. According to V C Section 22511.5, it sure sounds like placards from other jurisdictions are recognized in California. I guess the only question is if a local ordinance differs from the state vehicle code?

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/honk-255948-placard-state...

Hi all... thanks for your responses... All very logical and detailed.

Summary: I have not heard back from the Sherrifs office in Orange County.

When visiting in CA/OC, will take a minute to go thru the proper channels and get a TEMP H/C sticker/placard. This way avoid all possible issues.

Take Care All.

Handicap tags in New York are blue except for New York City.

In NYC they are red and the only ones valid. Park with a blue and you will get ticketed / fined.

there would be a problem out of state. How long does it take to get a Ca visitor handicap placard. Also what do they charge.

Thanks for the head up.

CA give a hefty fine for handicap parking violation,
even just pulling in/out or stopping on handicap sign.

My suggest that they should posted sign that "CA handicap permit only required."

I have a NY state handicap placard and it is blue, as far as I know the red placards are only temporary and have a much shorter life span. (usualy for short time handicaps)
In New York City, the state permit is valid only for handicapped spots off the street. New York City does not set aside handicapped parking spaces on the street, but the city's handicapped parking permit allows the user to park in many "No Parking" zones along sidewalks.

NY has a few rules to this. There is the blue hanger that is for a permemnt person (that can ride any car) to park where it is authorizede by a sign. A blue hanger that is for a temp person for any car to do the same, A red sticker ONLY for NY city parking that can park almost anywhere only in the city. and then you got the actual license plate that is a handicap plate .. not really sure what that does. I think it doent need to be updates as offen. not sure

If anyone know more,, I would love to hear from you.

Reason I know this is that My daugther has down syndrome and has a perm. hanger for what ever car she go in, she can use.

A reminder.. if she is not in the car, we can not park in a handicap area.

Bobkz, check out this web site from NYC DOT it will give you alll you need to now about their parking rules,http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/pppdinfo.shtml

Eddie

I'm surprised that California doesn't charge their visitors for the placard

I was in tight quarters in a tiny parking lot this weekend and actually had to back into a HC spot for about 30 seconds to allow the other cars to pull out. I never shifted into park or anything; just trying to get out of everyone's way as they left the lot so I could take one of the newly available spots.

I suppose I could have been ticketed for that 30 seconds. I guess that's the risk of living life on the edge.

That is not parking. That is standing. You are good.

I have a handicap plate form Ontario, Canada and when I go to Florida I can park on a metered spot without paying. In Clearwater Beach you can use parking on the street for 4 hours, but if you go to a parking lot without attendant you can park for long time.
You never know what are the rules, but before I go I search for more info. Same towns you have time limit.
I went to Europe and I took my plate so I could park on the handicap spots, but many places you have to pay even on the street.