About Handicap Parking Permit Applications
Handicap parking permit applications are filed through your state. Some states require fees, while some allow free filings. Each state has specific handicap parking permit application. However, most states will honor a handicap parking permit from another state. Check the state guidelines before parking to avoid fines just to be sure.
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Doctor's Agreement
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Handicap parking permit applications usually need to be signed by a doctor. You don't have to be in a wheelchair to qualify. Talk to your doctor to see if the strain of walking a farther distance will adversely affect your condition.
Qualifications
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Qualifications vary from state to state. Generally, to qualify you must not be able to walk without assistance. Some states list specific distances that you can't walk without stopping to rest. If you are on oxygen, you might also qualify. If you have a severe cardiac condition or are severely limited in your walking ability due to arthritis or a neurological or orthopedic condition, you should also qualify.
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Caregivers
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Caregivers or those who transport disabled people regularly may also qualify for a handicap parking permit. Check your state for guidelines.
Expiration
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If you receive a temporary handicap placard, you might need to fill out a new handicap parking permit application after six months. Permanent placards are usually good for up to five years. After that time a renewal certificate must be filled, rather than having to complete a new handicap parking permit.
Controversy
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In 2008, in California, the Assembly Transportation Committee voted an overwhelming 13 to one to reject a proposal to give temporary disability placards to pregnant women in their last trimester up to two months after giving birth. The proposal caused a public uproar, especially in the disabled and women's right communities who took exception to calling pregnancy a disability.
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