I came across this information recently and thought it might be of help to someone:

In 1978, the ECMT Council of Ministers agreed that all Member Countries of the ECMT would grant the same parking concessions to people with disabilities as they offered to their own nationals. These concessions usually allowed special parking in areas reserved for people with disabilities, or allowed longer parking periods or exemptions from charges.

This Resolution was updated and extended in scope in 1997. In addition to all the Member countries of ECMT this Resolution now applies also to the ECMT Associated Countries (Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, United States). This means that disabled motorists from all ECMT Member and Associate countries are now entitled to the same parking concessions as nationals in all ECMT Countries. The only condition is the display of a badge showing the international wheelchair symbol.


The website is at http://www1.oecd.org/cem/topics/handicaps/parking.htm.

I came across this information recently and thought it might be of help to someone:



The website is at http://www1.oecd.org/cem/topics/handicaps/parking.htm.

Don't count on it being adhered to. We were given a ticket at Laguna Beach even though my Australian permit was visible.

We got out of it by faxing them proof of ID. But how many others will pay the fine, just because it is easier. And this is probably what they are counting on.

I've heard of this, but so far have not had the guts to try my Maryland placard in Copenhagen.

Don't count on it being adhered to. We were given a ticket at Laguna Beach even though my Australian permit was visible.

We got out of it by faxing them proof of ID. But how many others will pay the fine, just because it is easier. And this is probably what they are counting on.

I figure it's probably honored more in the breach.

Also, my take was that it meant that EU contries would honor each other's (and North American) permits, not that the US would honor a European permit.

I figure it's probably honored more in the breach.

Also, my take was that it meant that EU contries would honor each other's (and North American) permits, not that the US would honor a European permit.

Last time I checked Australia wasn't a European country :)

My post was just as a warning...don't take it for granted that you won't get a ticket...and if you do fight it. As I stated previously, we just had to show proof of ID and all was forgiven.

So I guess in a way the US does honor other permits, but they will try and book you first :)

I was just going to ask a similar question and found this here ... but, can you use a handicapped placard interstate (mine being from CALIF, and use in VA for instance). Thanks.

I was just going to ask a similar question and found this here ... but, can you use a handicapped placard interstate (mine being from CALIF, and use in VA for instance). Thanks.

Absolutely. I travel with my Maryland badge and use it on rental cars all over (incl. Ireland and England). So far no problems...

I was just going to ask a similar question and found this here ... but, can you use a handicapped placard interstate (mine being from CALIF, and use in VA for instance). Thanks.

Most, if not all, states have some sort of agreement of reciprocity with all the other states in the union. There are exceptions (New York City).

I generally operate under the assumption that my Colorado permit is valid anywhere in the US, but if you want to be sure, you should check with the state to which you are going. Here, for example, is the Florida statute: http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/dmv/disabled_pkg.html (last paragraph).

I was just going to ask a similar question and found this here ... but, can you use a handicapped placard interstate (mine being from CALIF, and use in VA for instance). Thanks.

The "full faith and credit" clause of the U.S. Constitution means that a disabled-person placard or license tag from one U.S. State or territory is valid nationwide, just as is your driver's license.

The "full faith and credit" clause of the U.S. Constitution means that a disabled-person placard or license tag from one U.S. State or territory is valid nationwide, just as is your driver's license.

Right, with the only exception being New York City. Before anybody says it, some jurisdictions, like Washington DC have limitations on use of out-of-state placards but they are still valid. (In DC you can't park at a parking meter for free or for twice the meter's time, like those with DC Placards can. You can park in designated spaces with out of state placards though.)

Right, with the only exception being New York City. Before anybody says it, some jurisdictions, like Washington DC have limitations on use of out-of-state placards but they are still valid. (In DC you can't park at a parking meter for free or for twice the meter's time, like those with DC Placards can. You can park in designated spaces with out of state placards though.)

I have read the signage in DC. Anybody who went to court to challenge this under the Full Faith and Credit clause would win.

I have read the signage in DC. Anybody who went to court to challenge this under the Full Faith and Credit clause would win.

Well, so far no one has done so.

I'm not sure though. Not all states and cities have the same rules.

I have read the signage in DC. Anybody who went to court to challenge this under the Full Faith and Credit clause would win.

Yeah, but when I'm travelling it's not for the fun of litigation. I'd rather just be able to park.

I've heard of this, but so far have not had the guts to try my Maryland placard in Copenhagen.

No problems, Deafflyer! I have checked the official Danish rules and regulations, and here you go:

§ 11. Et motorkøretøj, der er forsynet med et parkeringskort, jf. § 10, kan parkeres

1) indtil 15 minutter på

a) steder hvor alene af- og pålæsning er tilladt,

b) steder med parkeringsforbud,

c) gågader, i det omfang ærindekørsel er tilladt

2) indtil 1 time på steder, hvor 15 eller 30 minutters parkering er tilladt

3) tidsubegrænset på steder, hvor

a) 1, 2 eller 3 timers parkering er tilladt, såfremt parkeringsskivens viser indstilles efter reglerne herom,

b) der er opstillet billetautomater (parkometer eller parkomat), såfremt der ved ankomsten betales maksimumbeløb, medmindre der ved lokal bekendtgørelse er fastsat bestemmelse om lavere eller ingen betaling, og parkeringsskivens viser indstilles efter reglerne herom.

§ 12. Reglerne i § 11 gælder tilsvarende for

1) indehavere af et udenlandsk parkeringskort af den i bilaget nævnte fællesskabsmodel, når parkeringskortet er udstedt i et land, der er medlem af Den Europæiske Union,

2) indehavere af et udenlandsk parkeringskort/invalideskilt, som er udstedt i et land, der ikke er medlem af Den Europæiske Union, såfremt kortet/skiltet er forsynet med det internationale kørestolssymbol.

§ 13. De i § 11 og 12 nævnte parkeringslempelser medfører hverken indskrænkning af pligten til at anvende påbudt parkeringsskive eller pligten til at efterkomme standsningsforbud.

§ 14. En person med bopæl i Danmark må ikke anvende et i udlandet udstedt parkeringskort/invalideskilt i et køretøj, der er registreret her i landet.



In case you don't understand Danish, it says in paragraph 13 that all international parking badges are recognized if they display the international wheelchair symbol.

Thanks Chrismo2!! I had looked for that info before but couldn't find it. I'm glad someone here knows where to look!

Hav det godt!

Don't count on it being adhered to. We were given a ticket at Laguna Beach even though my Australian permit was visible.

We got out of it by faxing them proof of ID. But how many others will pay the fine, just because it is easier. And this is probably what they are counting on.


Why even respond? You think a sheriff is going to come knocking on your door in Australia??

A number of years ago, my father visited me here in Switzerland, we went to the local Driving Licence Office and asked. They said that his "badge" was valid and I asked for the name of the person who i should contact if we had any problems..

They were so helpful.

SB

Why even respond? You think a sheriff is going to come knocking on your door in Australia??

Rental cars = unfortuante charges and fees.

Most, if not all, states have some sort of agreement of reciprocity with all the other states in the union. There are exceptions (New York City).

I generally operate under the assumption that my Colorado permit is valid anywhere in the US, but if you want to be sure, you should check with the state to which you are going. Here, for example, is the Florida statute: http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/dmv/disabled_pkg.html (last paragraph).


To clarify the NYC exception:

You can absolutely use your state hang tag (or handicapped plates) to park in handicapped spots in off-street parking facilities in all 5 boroughs (counties). So, if you have a tag from Colorado and visit NYC and make a trip to the mall, you can use your tag. You cannot use it to park in any normally restricted on street parking such as metered parking without a coin, diplomat spots(my personal favorite to park in using my placard), press spots, etc. For that you need a NYC parking placard. If you live outside the 5 boroughs and want a NYC placard, you must attend school or work full time within the 5 boroughs in order to be eligible for one. I live in Nassau county, outside the 5 boroughs, but I work in Manhattan so I am eligible for one.