Reciprocal Recognition of Parking Badges
Feb 3, 2005, 7:10 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Va Beach, Va, USA
Posts: 244
Originally Posted by Feebster
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.
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??
Feb 26, 2005, 2:47 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Lausanne Switzerland
Programs: BA Gold; Swiss Blue
Posts: 1,244
Add Switzerland to the list
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
They were so helpful.
SB
Sep 17, 2007, 9:42 am
#18
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New York, London, Sydney
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Sep 18, 2007, 8:25 am
#19
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 48
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 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.
Apr 24, 2009, 10:28 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1
Parking warning?
Hi all...newcomer. Katja, thanks for the url about Florida reciprocity. At the very bottom, after the reciprocity statement, there is this warning:
WARNING: FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE OR FLORIDA IDENTIFICATION CARD IS REQUIRED WHEN THIS PARKING PERMIT IS IN USE.
Does this mean that a visitor must have FL licence to use an out-of-state hadicapped parking placard and license?? Will my Michigan placard open me up to a possible ticket? I'm not planning to move to Florida, just visit. Thanks for any clarification anyone may have...
WARNING: FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE OR FLORIDA IDENTIFICATION CARD IS REQUIRED WHEN THIS PARKING PERMIT IS IN USE.
Does this mean that a visitor must have FL licence to use an out-of-state hadicapped parking placard and license?? Will my Michigan placard open me up to a possible ticket? I'm not planning to move to Florida, just visit. Thanks for any clarification anyone may have...
Apr 25, 2009, 7:47 am
#21
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: IAD
Programs: United MP
Posts: 7,822
Hi all...newcomer. Katja, thanks for the url about Florida reciprocity. At the very bottom, after the reciprocity statement, there is this warning:
WARNING: FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE OR FLORIDA IDENTIFICATION CARD IS REQUIRED WHEN THIS PARKING PERMIT IS IN USE.
Does this mean that a visitor must have FL licence to use an out-of-state hadicapped parking placard and license?? Will my Michigan placard open me up to a possible ticket? I'm not planning to move to Florida, just visit. Thanks for any clarification anyone may have...
WARNING: FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE OR FLORIDA IDENTIFICATION CARD IS REQUIRED WHEN THIS PARKING PERMIT IS IN USE.
Does this mean that a visitor must have FL licence to use an out-of-state hadicapped parking placard and license?? Will my Michigan placard open me up to a possible ticket? I'm not planning to move to Florida, just visit. Thanks for any clarification anyone may have...
Even though it is recognized everywhere there are different rules about where it is valid and whether it is free parking or not. For example, in Washington DC you still have to pay at parking meters.
Apr 27, 2009, 2:09 am
#22
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Posts: 168