Disabled driver parking

Find out how to get disabled parking privileges, and what to do to renew your disabled parking placard, tabs, or plates. Learn how to use your placard, plate, decal or tab and identification card, where you can park, and how to report disabled parking abuse. If the information on this translated website is unclear, please contact us at Disabled parking Who is eligible? If the need for the temporary disabled person parking permit exceeds six months, an additional temporary permit may be issued.

If the additional permit is applied for within 12 months from the issuance of the first permit, no additional fee is required. Any person applying for a new permit or renewing or replacing their disabled person parking permit must provide form HSMV , Application For Disabled Person Parking Permit, completed and signed by a certifying medical authority see list below. NOTE : Fees vary for new vehicles, vanity license plates, and personalized plates. The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State should process your application within 60 days.

You can apply in person for temporary placards ONLY. Temporary placards are valid for up to 6 months depending on both your doctor's assessment and the issuing office. Remember that the form must be completed and signed by a doctor, physician's assistant, or practice nurse. Check your placard's expiration date and be sure to submit your renewal application ahead of the date.

To renew your permanent placard , follow the same process for applying for a new placard see " Applying for an IL Disabled Placard " above. However, you may be required to provide proof of Illinois residence. If you have a temporary disabled placard or a disabled license plate in Illinois, you can:. If your IL disabled parking placard is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement by mail.

For information about replacing a handicapped license plate that has been lost, stolen, or damaged, see our Replacing a Lost Registration in Illinois page. The Illinois SOS issues: Meter-exempt permanent placards yellow and gray to those who are permanently disabled, have an IL driver's license, and cannot: Handle coins or tokens due to a lack of or limited motor control in both hands.

Reach a minimum of 42 inches above ground level. Access a parking meter. OR Walk more than 20 feet due to severe debilitation. Non-meter-exempt permanent placards blue to: Anyone with a permanent disability who does not meet the meter-exempt requirements above. OR All non-drivers with a permanent disability.

Temporary placards red to anyone whose disability or limitation is temporary. Organization placards color varies to services that provide free transportation to people with disabilities.

Disability License Plates You can apply for a disability license plate in Illinois IF you meet any of the following requirements: You have a permanent disability and own your vehicle.