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A disability caused by an injury or illness makes walking long distances a challenging and sometimes painful task. Disabled individuals in the state of Maryland have the ability to acquire a "hang tag" for their vehicles. These hang tags prevent you from being fined and keep your vehicle from being towed if you park in a reserved disabled parking space. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration allows you to apply for such tags in person, or via fax or mail.
Handicapped parking spots are a common sight, and a handicapped auto tag or placard can be a godsend to those in need. If you have a qualifying disability, getting this tag is not difficult. States typically require that applicants have a disability that limits their ability to walk, or a similar limitation. Check your state's requirements before applying for a handicapped tag.
Handicapped disability tags can be permanent or temporary, providing injured or recovering people with closer parking spots. Temporary tags hang from the vehicle's rear-view mirror and have expiration dates. Permanent tags are available as either stickers or license plates. The requirements for handicapped disability tags vary from state to state.
